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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Gladstone Capital's Enterprise Value is $839.81 Mil.
Gladstone Capital's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-93.47 Mil. Therefore, Gladstone Capital's EV-to-FCF for today is -8.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gladstone Capital's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
GLAD'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -159.11 Med: -9.66 Max: 289.25
Current: -8.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Gladstone Capital was 289.25. The lowest was -159.11. And the median was -9.66.
GLAD's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.5
vs GLAD: -8.98
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.
Gladstone Capital (NAS:GLAD) EV-to-FCF Explanation
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.
Gladstone Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Gladstone Capital's share price for today is $19.93.
Gladstone Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.870.
* 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.
Gladstone Capital EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Gladstone Capital EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gladstone Capital'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 Asset Management subindustry, Gladstone Capital'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.
Gladstone Capital EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gladstone Capital's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gladstone Capital's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Gladstone Capital's current Enterprise Value is $839.81 Mil.
Gladstone Capital's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-93.47 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.
Gladstone Capital (GLAD) has a EV-to-FCF of -8.98 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Gladstone Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gladstone Capital ranks #999999 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Gladstone Capital's EV-to-FCF too high?
Gladstone Capital's current EV-to-FCF is -8.98. Based on the distribution chart, Gladstone Capital ranks #999999 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gladstone Capital has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gladstone Capital's EV-to-FCF compare to HPI and ISD?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gladstone Capital ranks #999999 out of 935 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Gladstone Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.50, based on 935 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. 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 Gladstone Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gladstone Capital's current EV-to-FCF is -8.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gladstone Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Capital (GLAD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.13, compared to a current price of $19.93 — trading 51.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -8.98. Gladstone Capital's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 Gladstone Capital (GLAD), the current EV-to-FCF is -8.98 as of Jul. 15, 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 Gladstone Capital (GLAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.93 is trading 51.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.13.
GuruFocus considers Gladstone Capital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GLAD:
EV-to-FCF: -8.98
GF Value™: $13.13 vs. price of $19.93 (51.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gladstone Capital Corp is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its investment objectives are to, achieve and grow current income by investing in debt securities of established businesses that would provide stable earnings and cash flow to pay expenses, make principal and interest payments on its outstanding indebtedness, and make distributions to stockholders that grow over time; and provide its stockholders with long-term capital appreciation in the value of its assets by investing in equity securities of established businesses that can grow over time to permit it to sell its equity investments for capital gains.
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