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Crookes BrothersJSE:CKS 46 EV-to-FCF is -40.63 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:CKS with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of R33.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,192 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Crookes Brothers ranks worse than 83892.53% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Crookes Brothers's Enterprise Value is R683.2 Mil.
Crookes Brothers's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-16.8 Mil. Therefore, Crookes Brothers's EV-to-FCF for today is -40.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crookes Brothers's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CKS'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -222.85 Med: -10.01 Max: 1389.68
Current: -40.63
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Crookes Brothers was 1389.68. The lowest was -222.85. And the median was -10.01.
JSE:CKS's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1192
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 16.01
vs JSE:CKS: -40.63
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.
Crookes Brothers's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Crookes Brothers's share price for today is R20.05.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crookes Brothers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-18.694.
* 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.
Crookes Brothers EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Crookes Brothers EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crookes Brothers'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 Farm Products subindustry, Crookes Brothers'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.
Crookes Brothers EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Crookes Brothers's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crookes Brothers's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Crookes Brothers's current Enterprise Value is R683.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crookes Brothers's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-16.8 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.
Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) has a EV-to-FCF of -40.63 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Crookes Brothers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #999999 out of 1192 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Crookes Brothers' EV-to-FCF too high?
Crookes Brothers' current EV-to-FCF is -40.63. Based on the distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #999999 out of 1192 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Crookes Brothers has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crookes Brothers' EV-to-FCF compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Crookes Brothers ranks #999999 out of 1192 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Crookes Brothers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.01. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 16.01, based on 1,192 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 Crookes Brothers and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crookes Brothers's current EV-to-FCF is -40.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crookes Brothers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R33.18, compared to a current price of R20.05 — trading 39.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -40.63. Crookes Brothers' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS), the current EV-to-FCF is -40.63 as of Aug. 03, 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 Crookes Brothers (JSE:CKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crookes Brothers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R20.05 is trading 39.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R33.18.
GuruFocus considers Crookes Brothers to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CKS:
EV-to-FCF: -40.63
GF Value™: R33.18 vs. price of R20.05 (39.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crookes Brothers Ltd is involved in the production of primary agricultural products and long-term property development. The company's segments include Sugarcane, Bananas, Macadamias, Property, and other operations. Nearly half of the company's revenue comes from the Sugarcane segment. Its geographical segments include South Africa, eSwatini, Zambia, Mozambique, and Others, of which the majority of the revenue comes from South Africa.
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