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Cake Box HoldingsLSE:CBOX 87 EV-to-FCF is 21.13 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 24.45. GuruFocus rates LSE:CBOX with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.52 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Retail - Defensive companies, Cake Box Holdings ranks worse than 60.56% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Cake Box Holdings's Enterprise Value is £107.17 Mil.
Cake Box Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £5.07 Mil. Therefore, Cake Box Holdings's EV-to-FCF for today is 21.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cake Box Holdings's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CBOX'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.93 Med: 24.45 Max: 70.89
Current: 20.91
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Cake Box Holdings was 70.89. The lowest was 9.93. And the median was 24.45.
LSE:CBOX's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 60.56% of 213
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.64
vs LSE:CBOX: 20.91
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.
Cake Box Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cake Box Holdings's share price for today is £2.05.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cake Box Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.114.
* 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.
Cake Box Holdings EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Cake Box Holdings EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cake Box Holdings'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Cake Box Holdings'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.
Cake Box Holdings EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cake Box Holdings's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cake Box Holdings's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Cake Box Holdings's current Enterprise Value is £107.17 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cake Box Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £5.07 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.
Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) has a EV-to-FCF of 21.13 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cake Box Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 24.45. Over the past decade, Cake Box Holdings' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.93 to 70.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Cake Box Holdings ranks #129 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Cake Box Holdings' EV-to-FCF too high?
Cake Box Holdings' current EV-to-FCF of 21.13 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 24.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.93 to a high of 70.89. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.64. Cake Box Holdings' value of 21.13 is 27% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cake Box Holdings ranks #129 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cake Box Holdings has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cake Box Holdings' EV-to-FCF compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Cake Box Holdings ranks #129 out of 213 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Cake Box Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.64. Cake Box Holdings' value of 21.13 is 27% above this benchmark. Historically, Cake Box Holdings' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.93 to 70.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.45 vs. the industry median of 16.64, Cake Box Holdings 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.64, based on 213 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. Cake Box Holdings's current EV-to-FCF of 21.13 is 27% 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 Cake Box Holdings and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cake Box Holdings's current EV-to-FCF is 21.13, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 24.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cake Box Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.52, compared to a current price of £2.05 — trading 18.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 21.13, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 24.45 and 27% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.64. Cake Box Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX), the current EV-to-FCF is 21.13 as of Jul. 15, 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 Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cake Box Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.05 is trading 18.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.52.
GuruFocus considers Cake Box Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CBOX:
EV-to-FCF: 21.13 (14% below median its 10-year median of 24.45)
GF Value™: £2.52 vs. price of £2.05 (18.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27% above the Retail - Defensive median (#129 of 213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CBOX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cake Box Holdings PLC is a retailer of fresh cream cakes. It offers a range of cakes that include cupcakes, photo cakes, number cakes, fruit cakes, mehndi cakes, round cakes, kid's cakes, platter cakes, and wedding cakes. The company recognizes revenue revenue from Sale of sponges, fresh cream and other goods to franchisees, Online sales of cakes and related products to customers, Franchise package. Geographically, it derives revenue from the United Kingdom.
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