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NictusJSE:NCS 43 EV-to-FCF is 81.22 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 1592% above its 10-year median of 4.80. GuruFocus rates JSE:NCS with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of R1.17 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 776 Retail - Cyclical companies, Nictus ranks worse than 91.88% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Nictus's Enterprise Value is R-870.65 Mil.
Nictus's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-10.72 Mil. Therefore, Nictus's EV-to-FCF for today is 81.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nictus's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NCS'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.27 Med: 4.8 Max: 151.73
Current: 81.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Nictus was 151.73. The lowest was -21.27. And the median was 4.80.
JSE:NCS's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 91.88% of 776
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.68
vs JSE:NCS: 81.22
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 (2026-07-23), Nictus's stock price is R2.99.
Nictus's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R0.693. Therefore, Nictus's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 4.31.
Nictus (JSE:NCS) 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.
Nictus's share price for today is R2.99.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nictus's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R0.693.
* 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.
Nictus EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Nictus EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nictus'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 Specialty Retail subindustry, Nictus'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.
Nictus EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nictus's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nictus's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Nictus's current Enterprise Value is R-870.65 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nictus's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R-10.72 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.
Nictus (JSE:NCS) has a EV-to-FCF of 81.22 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Nictus and its competitors. This is 1592% above median its historical median of 4.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Nictus ranks #713 out of 776 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is Nictus' EV-to-FCF too high?
Nictus' current EV-to-FCF of 81.22 is 1592% above median its 10-year median of 4.80. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.68. Nictus' value of 81.22 is 493.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nictus ranks #713 out of 776 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nictus has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nictus' EV-to-FCF compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Nictus ranks #713 out of 776 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Nictus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.68. Nictus' value of 81.22 is 493.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.80 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Nictus 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 - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.68, based on 776 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. Nictus's current EV-to-FCF of 81.22 is 493.7% 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 Nictus and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nictus's current EV-to-FCF is 81.22, which is 1592% above median its own 10-year median of 4.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nictus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nictus (JSE:NCS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R1.17, compared to a current price of R2.99 — trading 155.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 81.22, which is 1592% above median its 10-year median of 4.80 and 493.7% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.68. Nictus' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 Nictus (JSE:NCS), the current EV-to-FCF is 81.22 as of Jul. 23, 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 Nictus (JSE:NCS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nictus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R2.99 is trading 155.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R1.17.
GuruFocus considers Nictus to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NCS:
EV-to-FCF: 81.22 (1592% above median its 10-year median of 4.80)
GF Value™: R1.17 vs. price of R2.99 (155.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 493.7% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#713 of 776)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NCS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nictus Ltd operates as a retailer of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics through the Nictus Furnishers brand and a short-term insurer through the Corporate Guarantee brand. The company owns three furniture retail stores located in Makhado, Polokwane and Randburg, South Africa. It operates in two segments namely Furniture segment and Insurance segment provides short-term insurance. Majority of the revenue is derived from the retailing of furniture and other products.
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