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Famous BrandsJSE:FBR -0.91%81 EV-to-FCF is 39.23 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 54% above its 10-year median of 25.47. GuruFocus rates JSE:FBR with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of R64.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Retail - Defensive companies, Famous Brands ranks worse than 78.87% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Famous Brands's Enterprise Value is R6,915 Mil.
Famous Brands's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R176 Mil. Therefore, Famous Brands's EV-to-FCF for today is 39.23.
The historical rank and industry rank for Famous Brands's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:FBR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -343.07 Med: 25.47 Max: 121.15
Current: 39.35
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Famous Brands was 121.15. The lowest was -343.07. And the median was 25.47.
JSE:FBR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 78.87% of 213
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.64
vs JSE:FBR: 39.35
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.
Famous Brands's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Famous Brands's share price for today is R58.78.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Famous Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R6.000.
* 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.
Famous Brands EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Famous Brands EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Famous Brands'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Famous Brands'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.
Famous Brands EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Famous Brands's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Famous Brands's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Famous Brands's current Enterprise Value is R6,915 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Famous Brands's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R176 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.
Famous Brands (JSE:FBR) has a EV-to-FCF of 39.23 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Famous Brands and its competitors. This is 54% above median its historical median of 25.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #168 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Famous Brands' EV-to-FCF too high?
Famous Brands' current EV-to-FCF of 39.23 is 54% above median its 10-year median of 25.47. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.64. Famous Brands' value of 39.23 is 135.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #168 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Famous Brands has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Famous Brands' EV-to-FCF compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Famous Brands ranks #168 out of 213 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Famous Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.64. Famous Brands' value of 39.23 is 135.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.47 vs. the industry median of 16.64, Famous Brands 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 16.64, based on 213 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. Famous Brands's current EV-to-FCF of 39.23 is 135.8% 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 Famous Brands and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Famous Brands's current EV-to-FCF is 39.23, which is 54% above median its own 10-year median of 25.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Famous Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands (JSE:FBR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R64.36, compared to a current price of R58.78 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 39.23, which is 54% above median its 10-year median of 25.47 and 135.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.64. Famous Brands' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Famous Brands (JSE:FBR), the current EV-to-FCF is 39.23 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 Famous Brands (JSE:FBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Famous Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R58.78 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R64.36.
GuruFocus considers Famous Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:FBR:
EV-to-FCF: 39.23 (54% above median its 10-year median of 25.47)
GF Value™: R64.36 vs. price of R58.78 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 135.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#168 of 213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:FBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Famous Brands Ltd owns a portfolio of roughly 30 restaurant chains in Africa and the United Kingdom. Its brands include Steers, Wimpy, Debonairs Pizza, Fishaways, Mr Biggs, and Mugg & Bean. Franchisees operate all of the company's restaurants. The majority of the company's revenue comes from its supply chain segment, which is responsible for manufacturing restaurant items and delivering the products to the company's franchisees and other customers. More than three-quarters of company's restaurants are in South Africa. The company operates in South America, SADC, AME, and the UK.
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