BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust (LSE:BRGE) EV-to-FCF: 6.52 (As of Aug. 01, 2026)

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What is BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust EV-to-FCF?

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust LSE:BRGE -0.17% 38 EV-to-FCF is 6.52 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BRGE with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust ranks better than 78.03% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's Enterprise Value is £542.28 Mil. BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £83.19 Mil. Therefore, BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is 6.52.

The historical rank and industry rank for BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:BRGE' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -177.61   Med: -0.23   Max: 52.03
Current: 6.52

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust was 52.03. The lowest was -177.61. And the median was -0.23.

LSE:BRGE's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
78.03% of 942 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.435 vs LSE:BRGE: 6.52

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 (2026-08-01), BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's stock price is £5.88. BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.025. Therefore, BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 235.20.


BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust  (LSE:BRGE) 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.

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=5.88/0.025
=235.20

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's share price for today is £5.88.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.025.

* 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.


BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust EV-to-FCF Related Terms


BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust'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.

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust EV-to-FCF Chart

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-FCF
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BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 0.00 -94.05 0.00 5.46 0.00

LSE:BRGE vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust'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.


BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust EV-to-FCF Calculation

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=542.282/83.191
=6.52

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's current Enterprise Value is £542.28 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £83.19 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 6.52 mean?
BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust (LSE:BRGE) has a EV-to-FCF of 6.52 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust ranks #207 out of 942 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's current EV-to-FCF is 6.52. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.44. BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's value of 6.52 is 54.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust ranks #207 out of 942 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust ranks #207 out of 942 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.44. BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's value of 6.52 is 54.8% below this benchmark. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.44, based on 942 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. BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 6.52 is 54.8% 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 BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's current EV-to-FCF is 6.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust (LSE:BRGE) has a current EV-to-FCF of 6.52. The current EV-to-FCF is 6.52 and 54.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 14.44. BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust (LSE:BRGE), the current EV-to-FCF is 6.52 as of Aug. 01, 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.

BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust Business Description

Address 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, GBR, EC2N 2DL
BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust PLC is an investment trust. Its primary objective is to achieve capital growth, predominantly through investment in a focused portfolio constructed from a combination of the European securities of large, mid, and small capitalization. It has the flexibility to invest in any country which is included in the FTSE World Europe ex UK Index as well as other developing countries not included in the Index and which are considered as a part of Europe. Its investment policy is to invest in a diverse portfolio of approximately 30-70 securities in larger capitalization companies. The company may also invest a certain part of its portfolio in debt securities, such as convertible bonds and corporate bonds.
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