DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) EV-to-FCF: 4.99 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 46% Below Median


LSE:DSW DSW Capital PLC LSE:DSW
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GF Value £1.33
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What is DSW Capital EV-to-FCF?

DSW Capital LSE:DSW 75 EV-to-FCF is 4.99 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 9.26. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSW with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 Business Services companies, DSW Capital ranks better than 81.06% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, DSW Capital's Enterprise Value is £10.91 Mil. DSW Capital's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £2.19 Mil. Therefore, DSW Capital's EV-to-FCF for today is 4.99.

The historical rank and industry rank for DSW Capital's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:DSW' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -67.26   Med: 9.26   Max: 35.19
Current: 4.99

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of DSW Capital was 35.19. The lowest was -67.26. And the median was 9.26.

LSE:DSW's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
81.06% of 718 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.47 vs LSE:DSW: 4.99

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 (2026-07-07), DSW Capital's stock price is £0.445. DSW Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.042. Therefore, DSW Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.60.


DSW Capital  (LSE:DSW) 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.

DSW Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.445/0.042
=10.60

DSW Capital's share price for today is £0.445.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. DSW Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.042.

* 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.


DSW Capital EV-to-FCF Related Terms


DSW Capital EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for DSW Capital'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.

DSW Capital EV-to-FCF Chart

DSW Capital Annual Data
Trend Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 20.91 10.73 -43.31 9.71

DSW Capital Semi-Annual Data
Mar19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -43.31 0.00 9.71 0.00

LSE:DSW vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DSW Capital'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.


DSW Capital EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DSW Capital's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DSW Capital's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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DSW Capital EV-to-FCF Calculation

DSW Capital's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=10.908/2.188
=4.99

DSW Capital's current Enterprise Value is £10.91 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. DSW Capital's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £2.19 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 4.99 mean?
DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) has a EV-to-FCF of 4.99 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on DSW Capital and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 9.26. According to the industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #136 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is DSW Capital's EV-to-FCF too high?
DSW Capital's current EV-to-FCF of 4.99 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 9.26. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.47. DSW Capital's value of 4.99 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #136 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DSW Capital has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSW Capital's EV-to-FCF compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #136 out of 718 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places DSW Capital in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.47. DSW Capital's value of 4.99 is 60% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.26 vs. the industry median of 12.47, DSW Capital 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.47, based on 718 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. DSW Capital's current EV-to-FCF of 4.99 is 60% 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 DSW Capital and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSW Capital's current EV-to-FCF is 4.99, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 9.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSW Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.33, compared to a current price of £0.45 — trading 66.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 4.99, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 9.26 and 60% below the Business Services industry median of 12.47. DSW Capital's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW), the current EV-to-FCF is 4.99 as of Jul. 07, 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.45 is trading 66.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.33. GuruFocus considers DSW Capital to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:DSW:

  • EV-to-FCF: 4.99 (46% below median its 10-year median of 9.26)
  • GF Value™: £1.33 vs. price of £0.45 (66.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% below the Business Services median (#136 of 718)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


DSW Capital Business Description

Address 7400 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington, GBR, WA4 4BS
DSW Capital PLC is a challenger mid-market professional services business. It operates a licensing model and licenses the DSW and associated brand names in return for a royalty based on a percentage of fee income. The DSW network employs eighty two fee earners across England and Scotland. It recruits skilled professionals, in focused niches of expertise to run its own business and provide services to mid-market corporates, owner-managers, private equity firms, and high net-worth individuals. The Company recognizes revenue from two sources: license fee income and profit share income.
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