Fairvest (JSE:FTA) EV-to-FCF: -18.99 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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JSE:FTA Fairvest Ltd JSE:FTA
54 GF Score
Price R20.69
GF Value R12.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Fairvest EV-to-FCF?

Fairvest JSE:FTA -0.14% 54 EV-to-FCF is -18.99 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:FTA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 739 REITs companies, Fairvest ranks worse than 135317.86% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Fairvest's Enterprise Value is R21,813 Mil. Fairvest's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-1,149 Mil. Therefore, Fairvest's EV-to-FCF for today is -18.99.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fairvest's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:FTA' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -78.95   Med: 496.02   Max: 562.99
Current: -19.1

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Fairvest was 562.99. The lowest was -78.95. And the median was 496.02.

JSE:FTA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 739 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 23.16 vs JSE:FTA: -19.10

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 (2026-07-14), Fairvest's stock price is R20.69. Fairvest's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1.829. Therefore, Fairvest's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.31.


Fairvest  (JSE:FTA) 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.

Fairvest's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=20.69/1.829
=11.31

Fairvest's share price for today is R20.69.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fairvest's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1.829.

* 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.


Fairvest EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Fairvest EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fairvest'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.

Fairvest EV-to-FCF Chart

Fairvest Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-FCF
0.00 484.64 482.38 -79.46

Fairvest Semi-Annual Data
Jun21 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 482.38 0.00 -79.46 0.00

JSE:FTA vs SPG, O, KIM: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Fairvest'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.


Fairvest EV-to-FCF vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Fairvest's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fairvest's EV-to-FCF falls into.


JSE:FTA
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Fairvest EV-to-FCF Calculation

Fairvest's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=21812.981/-1148.515
=-18.99

Fairvest's current Enterprise Value is R21,813 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fairvest's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-1,149 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -18.99 mean?
Fairvest (JSE:FTA) has a EV-to-FCF of -18.99 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Fairvest and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #999999 out of 739 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Fairvest's EV-to-FCF too high?
Fairvest's current EV-to-FCF is -18.99. Based on the distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #999999 out of 739 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fairvest has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fairvest's EV-to-FCF compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Fairvest ranks #999999 out of 739 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Fairvest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.16. 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 REITs company?
The median EV-to-FCF among REITs companies is 23.16, based on 739 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 Fairvest and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fairvest's current EV-to-FCF is -18.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fairvest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest (JSE:FTA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R12.94, compared to a current price of R20.69 — trading 59.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -18.99. Fairvest's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTA), the current EV-to-FCF is -18.99 as of Jul. 14, 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 Fairvest (JSE:FTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fairvest stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R20.69 is trading 59.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of R12.94. GuruFocus considers Fairvest to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:FTA:

  • EV-to-FCF: -18.99
  • GF Value™: R12.94 vs. price of R20.69 (59.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:FTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Fairvest Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Address 1 Sturdee Avenue, Rosebank, 3rd Floor, Upper Building, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
Fairvest Ltd is a diversified real estate investment trust investing in the quality retail asset. The fairvest property portfolio consists of properties across South Africa. It has five operating segments Office, Industrial and Retail, Residential and overheads. The majority is from the Retail segment. Geographically, it is located in South Africa but its geographic segments ranges in Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZuluNatal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West Northern Cape,Free State and Other. The key revenue here is observed in the western cape region.
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