WhitbreadFRA:WHF4 -1.83%74 EV-to-FCF is 165.69 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 371% above its 10-year median of 35.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:WHF4 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 572 Travel & Leisure companies, Whitbread ranks worse than 95.28% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Whitbread's Enterprise Value is €10,698 Mil.
Whitbread's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €65 Mil. Therefore, Whitbread's EV-to-FCF for today is 165.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Whitbread's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WHF4'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -272.84 Med: 35.2 Max: 601.07
Current: 167.91
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Whitbread was 601.07. The lowest was -272.84. And the median was 35.20.
FRA:WHF4's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 95.28% of 572
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 15.795
vs FRA:WHF4: 167.91
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Whitbread's share price for today is €27.90.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Whitbread's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €1.412.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Whitbread EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Whitbread EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whitbread's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Lodging subindustry, Whitbread's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Whitbread EV-to-FCF vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Whitbread's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whitbread's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Whitbread's current Enterprise Value is €10,698 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Whitbread's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €65 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) has a EV-to-FCF of 165.69 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Whitbread and its competitors. This is 371% above median its historical median of 35.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #545 out of 572 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 95.3%.
Is Whitbread's EV-to-FCF too high?
Whitbread's current EV-to-FCF of 165.69 is 371% above median its 10-year median of 35.20. The Travel & Leisure industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.80. Whitbread's value of 165.69 is 949% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #545 out of 572 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Whitbread has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitbread's EV-to-FCF compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Whitbread ranks #545 out of 572 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Whitbread in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.80. Whitbread's value of 165.69 is 949% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 35.20 vs. the industry median of 15.80, Whitbread has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.80, based on 572 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Whitbread's current EV-to-FCF of 165.69 is 949% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Whitbread and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whitbread's current EV-to-FCF is 165.69, which is 371% above median its own 10-year median of 35.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitbread stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.62, compared to a current price of €27.90 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 165.69, which is 371% above median its 10-year median of 35.20 and 949% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.80. Whitbread's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Whitbread (FRA:WHF4), the current EV-to-FCF is 165.69 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Whitbread (FRA:WHF4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitbread stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €27.90 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.62.
GuruFocus considers Whitbread to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WHF4:
EV-to-FCF: 165.69 (371% above median its 10-year median of 35.20)
GF Value™: €37.62 vs. price of €27.90 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 949% above the Travel & Leisure median (#545 of 572)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WHF4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whitbread PLC owns hotels and restaurants that operate in the United Kingdom. It operates more than 800 hotels under the Premier Inn brand and provides services in relation to accommodation and food both in the UK and internationally. Restaurant brands include Beefeater, Brewers Fayre, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar Block and Others. Geographically the company derives majority of revenue from UK division.
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