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CavendishLSE:CAV EV-to-FCF is 5.25 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 3.24. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 449 Capital Markets companies, Cavendish ranks better than 62.14% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Cavendish's Enterprise Value is £16.07 Mil.
Cavendish's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £3.06 Mil. Therefore, Cavendish's EV-to-FCF for today is 5.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cavendish's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CAV'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -392.05 Med: 3.24 Max: 35.32
Current: 5.25
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Cavendish was 35.32. The lowest was -392.05. And the median was 3.24.
LSE:CAV's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 62.14% of 449
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 10.05
vs LSE:CAV: 5.25
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.
Cavendish's share price for today is £0.0925.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cavendish's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.001.
* 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.
Cavendish EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Cavendish EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cavendish'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 Capital Markets subindustry, Cavendish'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.
Cavendish EV-to-FCF vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Cavendish's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cavendish's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Cavendish's current Enterprise Value is £16.07 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cavendish's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £3.06 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.
Cavendish (LSE:CAV) has a EV-to-FCF of 5.25 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cavendish and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 3.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Cavendish ranks #170 out of 449 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 37.9%.
Is Cavendish's EV-to-FCF too high?
Cavendish's current EV-to-FCF of 5.25 is 62% above median its 10-year median of 3.24. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-FCF is 10.05. Cavendish's value of 5.25 is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cavendish ranks #170 out of 449 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Cavendish's EV-to-FCF compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Cavendish ranks #170 out of 449 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Cavendish in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 10.05. Cavendish's value of 5.25 is 47.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.24 vs. the industry median of 10.05, Cavendish 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Capital Markets companies is 10.05, based on 449 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. Cavendish's current EV-to-FCF of 5.25 is 47.8% 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 Cavendish and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 10.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cavendish's current EV-to-FCF is 5.25, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 3.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cavendish stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cavendish (LSE:CAV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.09, compared to a current price of £0.09 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 5.25, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 3.24 and 47.8% below the Capital Markets industry median of 10.05. 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 Cavendish (LSE:CAV), the current EV-to-FCF is 5.25 as of Jul. 21, 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.
Cavendish PLC is engaged in providing financial and advisory services to its clients in the public and private capital markets. It provides services in equity capital markets, M&A, debt advisory, and private growth capital. Its is providing clients with access to equity, debt, and alternative financing, as well as offering cross-border M&A advice.
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