Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Corero Network SecurityLSE:CNS EV-to-FCF is -40.17 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,597 Software companies, Corero Network Security ranks worse than 62617.35% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Corero Network Security's Enterprise Value is £40.85 Mil.
Corero Network Security's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.02 Mil. Therefore, Corero Network Security's EV-to-FCF for today is -40.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Corero Network Security's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CNS'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -196.85 Med: -2.99 Max: 342.03
Current: -38.88
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Corero Network Security was 342.03. The lowest was -196.85. And the median was -2.99.
LSE:CNS's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1597
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.55
vs LSE:CNS: -38.88
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.
Corero Network Security's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Corero Network Security's share price for today is £0.085.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Corero Network Security's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 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.
* 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 Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Corero Network Security'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.
Corero Network Security EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Corero Network Security's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Corero Network Security's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Corero Network Security's current Enterprise Value is £40.85 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Corero Network Security's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.02 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.
Corero Network Security (LSE:CNS) has a EV-to-FCF of -40.17 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Corero Network Security and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Corero Network Security ranks #999999 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry.
Is Corero Network Security's EV-to-FCF too high?
Corero Network Security's current EV-to-FCF is -40.17. Based on the distribution chart, Corero Network Security ranks #999999 out of 1597 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Corero Network Security's EV-to-FCF compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Corero Network Security ranks #999999 out of 1597 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Corero Network Security in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.55. 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.55, based on 1,597 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. 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 Corero Network Security and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Corero Network Security's current EV-to-FCF is -40.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Corero Network Security stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Corero Network Security (LSE:CNS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.09 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -40.17. 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 Corero Network Security (LSE:CNS), the current EV-to-FCF is -40.17 as of Jul. 25, 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.
Corero Network Security PLC is a network security solutions provider. The company offers Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) defense solutions for service providers, hosting providers and data centers, managed security service providers, and online enterprises. The company's key products are SmartWall Network Threat Defense System, Datapath protection, SecureWatch Analytics, Scrubbing protection, Edge mitigation, and Cloud mitigation. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the USA.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
LSE:CNS has been successfully added to your 
