Canadian General InvestmentsLSE:CGI 55 EV-to-FCF is 161.45 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 434% above its 10-year median of 30.21. GuruFocus rates LSE:CGI with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £30.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Canadian General Investments ranks worse than 94.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian General Investments's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CGI'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.63 Med: 30.21 Max: 163.68
Current: 157.29
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Canadian General Investments was 163.68. The lowest was -15.63. And the median was 30.21.
LSE:CGI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 94.33% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.54
vs LSE:CGI: 157.29
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.
Canadian General Investments (LSE:CGI) 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.
Canadian General Investments's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Canadian General Investments's share price for today is £27.30.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Canadian General Investments's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £6.721.
* 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.
Canadian General Investments EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Canadian General Investments EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Asset Management subindustry, Canadian General Investments'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.
Canadian General Investments EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Canadian General Investments's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian General Investments's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Canadian General Investments's current Enterprise Value is £684.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Canadian General Investments's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £4.2 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.
Canadian General Investments (LSE:CGI) has a EV-to-FCF of 161.45 as of Jul. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Canadian General Investments and its competitors. This is 434% above median its historical median of 30.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian General Investments ranks #882 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 94.3%.
Is Canadian General Investments' EV-to-FCF too high?
Canadian General Investments' current EV-to-FCF of 161.45 is 434% above median its 10-year median of 30.21. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.54. Canadian General Investments' value of 161.45 is 1010.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian General Investments ranks #882 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian General Investments has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian General Investments' EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Canadian General Investments ranks #882 out of 935 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Canadian General Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.54. Canadian General Investments' value of 161.45 is 1010.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.21 vs. the industry median of 14.54, Canadian General Investments 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.54, based on 935 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. Canadian General Investments's current EV-to-FCF of 161.45 is 1010.4% 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 Canadian General Investments and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian General Investments's current EV-to-FCF is 161.45, which is 434% above median its own 10-year median of 30.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian General Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian General Investments (LSE:CGI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £30.21, compared to a current price of £27.30 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 161.45, which is 434% above median its 10-year median of 30.21 and 1010.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.54. Canadian General Investments' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 7 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 Canadian General Investments (LSE:CGI), the current EV-to-FCF is 161.45 as of Jul. 02, 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 Canadian General Investments (LSE:CGI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian General Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £27.30 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £30.21.
GuruFocus considers Canadian General Investments to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CGI:
EV-to-FCF: 161.45 (434% above median its 10-year median of 30.21)
GF Value™: £30.21 vs. price of £27.30 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1010.4% above the Asset Management median (#882 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CGI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian General Investments Ltd is a Canadian closed-end investment fund. Its investment objective is to provide key returns to investors by investing in medium- to long-term investments. The company's portfolio involves prudent security selection and recognition of capital gains or losses. CGI's investment portfolio entails companies in multiple sectors such as Information Technology, Industrials, materials, financials, consumer discretionary, energy, Real Estate, Communication Services, Health Care, Cash, and Utilities.
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