Grocery Outlet HoldingGO +4.09%68 EV-to-FCF is 704.40 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 576% above its 10-year median of 104.20. GuruFocus rates GO with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.40 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Retail - Defensive companies, Grocery Outlet Holding ranks worse than 99.05% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Grocery Outlet Holding's Enterprise Value is $2,759 Mil.
Grocery Outlet Holding's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil. Therefore, Grocery Outlet Holding's EV-to-FCF for today is 704.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Grocery Outlet Holding's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
GO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -383.94 Med: 104.2 Max: 6379.96
Current: 704.4
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Grocery Outlet Holding was 6379.96. The lowest was -383.94. And the median was 104.20.
GO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 99.05% of 210
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 17.085
vs GO: 704.40
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.
Grocery Outlet Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Grocery Outlet Holding's share price for today is $9.87.
Grocery Outlet Holding'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 $-3.880.
* 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.
* 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Grocery Outlet Holding'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.
Grocery Outlet Holding EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Grocery Outlet Holding's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grocery Outlet Holding's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Grocery Outlet Holding's current Enterprise Value is $2,759 Mil.
Grocery Outlet Holding'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 $4 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.
Grocery Outlet Holding (GO) has a EV-to-FCF of 704.40 as of Jun. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Grocery Outlet Holding and its competitors. This is 576% above median its historical median of 104.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Grocery Outlet Holding ranks #208 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 99%.
Is Grocery Outlet Holding's EV-to-FCF too high?
Grocery Outlet Holding's current EV-to-FCF of 704.40 is 576% above median its 10-year median of 104.20. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.09. Grocery Outlet Holding's value of 704.40 is 4022.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grocery Outlet Holding ranks #208 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Grocery Outlet Holding has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grocery Outlet Holding's EV-to-FCF compare to YSWY and VLGEA?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Grocery Outlet Holding ranks #208 out of 210 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Grocery Outlet Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.09. Grocery Outlet Holding's value of 704.40 is 4022.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 104.20 vs. the industry median of 17.09, Grocery Outlet Holding 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 17.09, based on 210 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. Grocery Outlet Holding's current EV-to-FCF of 704.40 is 4022.9% 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 Grocery Outlet Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grocery Outlet Holding's current EV-to-FCF is 704.40, which is 576% above median its own 10-year median of 104.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grocery Outlet Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grocery Outlet Holding (GO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.40, compared to a current price of $9.87 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 704.40, which is 576% above median its 10-year median of 104.20 and 4022.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 17.09. Grocery Outlet Holding's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Grocery Outlet Holding (GO), the current EV-to-FCF is 704.40 as of Jun. 27, 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 Grocery Outlet Holding (GO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grocery Outlet Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.87 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.40.
GuruFocus considers Grocery Outlet Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GO:
EV-to-FCF: 704.40 (576% above median its 10-year median of 104.20)
GF Value™: $19.40 vs. price of $9.87 (49.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4022.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#208 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp is a grocery store operator in the United States. It is a retailer of quality, name-brand consumables and fresh products sold through a network of independently operated stores. The stores are run by Entrepreneurial independent operators which create a neighborhood feel through personalized customer service and a localized product offering.
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