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AltronJSE:AEL -0.32%69 EV-to-FCF is 18.12 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 12.95. GuruFocus rates JSE:AEL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of R18.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,597 Software companies, Altron ranks worse than 58.99% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Altron's Enterprise Value is R11,614 Mil.
Altron's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R641 Mil. Therefore, Altron's EV-to-FCF for today is 18.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Altron's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:AEL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.29 Med: 12.95 Max: 475.55
Current: 18.12
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Altron was 475.55. The lowest was -36.29. And the median was 12.95.
JSE:AEL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 58.99% of 1597
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.64
vs JSE:AEL: 18.12
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.
As of today (2026-07-19), Altron's stock price is R27.81.
Altron's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R1.840. Therefore, Altron's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.11.
Altron (JSE:AEL) 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.
Altron's share price for today is R27.81.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Altron's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R1.840.
* 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.
Altron EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Altron EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Altron'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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Altron'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.
Altron EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Altron's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altron's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Altron's current Enterprise Value is R11,614 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Altron's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R641 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.
Altron (JSE:AEL) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.12 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Altron and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 12.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Altron ranks #942 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Altron's EV-to-FCF too high?
Altron's current EV-to-FCF of 18.12 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 12.95. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.64. Altron's value of 18.12 is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Altron ranks #942 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Altron has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altron's EV-to-FCF compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Altron ranks #942 out of 1597 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Altron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.64. Altron's value of 18.12 is 23.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.95 vs. the industry median of 14.64, Altron 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.64, based on 1,597 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. Altron's current EV-to-FCF of 18.12 is 23.8% 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 Altron and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Altron's current EV-to-FCF is 18.12, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 12.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altron (JSE:AEL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R18.15, compared to a current price of R27.81 — trading 53.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 18.12, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 12.95 and 23.8% above the Software industry median of 14.64. Altron's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Altron (JSE:AEL), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.12 as of Jul. 19, 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 Altron (JSE:AEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altron stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R27.81 is trading 53.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R18.15.
GuruFocus considers Altron to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:AEL:
EV-to-FCF: 18.12 (40% above median its 10-year median of 12.95)
GF Value™: R18.15 vs. price of R27.81 (53.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% above the Software median (#942 of 1597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:AEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Altron Ltd provides integrated ICT solutions to businesses, governments, and consumers. Its segments are Digital Transformation, Managed Services, and Own Platforms. It has a direct presence in South Africa, the rest of Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia. Key revenue of the group is derived from the local market in South Africa.
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