Grupo Clarin (LSE:42KU) EV-to-FCF: 2.37 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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What is Grupo Clarin EV-to-FCF?

Grupo Clarin LSE:42KU 78 EV-to-FCF is 2.37 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 2.64. GuruFocus rates LSE:42KU with a GF Score™ of 78/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Media - Diversified companies, Grupo Clarin ranks worse than 51.23% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Grupo Clarin's Enterprise Value is $48.07 Mil. Grupo Clarin's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $20.28 Mil. Therefore, Grupo Clarin's EV-to-FCF for today is 2.37.

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

LSE:42KU' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -90.84   Med: 2.64   Max: 28.4
Current: 12.5

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Grupo Clarin was 28.40. The lowest was -90.84. And the median was 2.64.

LSE:42KU's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
51.23% of 609 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.91 vs LSE:42KU: 12.50

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 (2026-08-05), Grupo Clarin's stock price is $0.00. Grupo Clarin's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.000. Therefore, Grupo Clarin's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is N/A.


Grupo Clarin  (LSE:42KU) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.00/0.000
=N/A

Grupo Clarin's share price for today is $0.00.
Grupo Clarin's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.000.

* 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.


Grupo Clarin EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Grupo Clarin EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Grupo Clarin'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.

Grupo Clarin EV-to-FCF Chart

Grupo Clarin Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Grupo Clarin Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 16.67 10.54 5.88 7.11 10.87

LSE:42KU vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Grupo Clarin'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.


Grupo Clarin EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Grupo Clarin's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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



Grupo Clarin EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=48.071/20.283
=2.37

Grupo Clarin's current Enterprise Value is $48.07 Mil.
Grupo Clarin's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $20.28 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 2.37 mean?
Grupo Clarin (LSE:42KU) has a EV-to-FCF of 2.37 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Grupo Clarin and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 2.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo Clarin ranks #312 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Grupo Clarin's EV-to-FCF too high?
Grupo Clarin's current EV-to-FCF of 2.37 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.64. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.91. Grupo Clarin's value of 2.37 is 80.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo Clarin ranks #312 out of 609 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Grupo Clarin has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo Clarin's EV-to-FCF compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Grupo Clarin ranks #312 out of 609 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Grupo Clarin in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.91. Grupo Clarin's value of 2.37 is 80.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.64 vs. the industry median of 11.91, Grupo Clarin has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.91, based on 609 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. Grupo Clarin's current EV-to-FCF of 2.37 is 80.1% below 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 Grupo Clarin and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo Clarin's current EV-to-FCF is 2.37, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 2.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo Clarin stock overvalued right now?
Grupo Clarin (LSE:42KU) has a current EV-to-FCF of 2.37. The current EV-to-FCF is 2.37, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 2.64 and 80.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.91. Grupo Clarin's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Grupo Clarin (LSE:42KU), the current EV-to-FCF is 2.37 as of Aug. 05, 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.

Grupo Clarin Business Description

Other Exchanges GCLA:Argentina
Address Piedras 1743, Buenos Aires, ARG, C1140ABK
Grupo Clarin SA is a holding company that operates in the Media industry in Argentina. Its operations include newspaper and other printing, publishing, and advertising activities, broadcast television, radio operations, television content production, online and new media services, and other media-related activities. Its business segments include Print and Digital Publications; Broadcasting and Programming; and Others.