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The historical rank and industry rank for Societatea Energetica Electrica's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ELSA'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -421.14 Med: -5.33 Max: 657.31
Current: 19.6
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Societatea Energetica Electrica was 657.31. The lowest was -421.14. And the median was -5.33.
LSE:ELSA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 52.49% of 301
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.63
vs LSE:ELSA: 19.60
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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Societatea Energetica Electrica's share price for today is $15.80.
Societatea Energetica Electrica's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.461.
* 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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Societatea Energetica Electrica 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 Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Societatea Energetica Electrica'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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica EV-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Societatea Energetica Electrica's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Societatea Energetica Electrica's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Societatea Energetica Electrica's current Enterprise Value is $2,379 Mil.
Societatea Energetica Electrica's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $246 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.
Societatea Energetica Electrica (LSE:ELSA) has a EV-to-FCF of 9.66 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Societatea Energetica Electrica and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #158 out of 301 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is Societatea Energetica Electrica's EV-to-FCF too high?
Societatea Energetica Electrica's current EV-to-FCF is 9.66. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.63. Societatea Energetica Electrica's value of 9.66 is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #158 out of 301 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Societatea Energetica Electrica has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societatea Energetica Electrica's EV-to-FCF compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Societatea Energetica Electrica ranks #158 out of 301 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Societatea Energetica Electrica in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.63. Societatea Energetica Electrica's value of 9.66 is 48.1% below this benchmark. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.63, based on 301 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. Societatea Energetica Electrica's current EV-to-FCF of 9.66 is 48.1% 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societatea Energetica Electrica's current EV-to-FCF is 9.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societatea Energetica Electrica stock overvalued right now?
Societatea Energetica Electrica (LSE:ELSA) has a current EV-to-FCF of 9.66. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.62, compared to a current price of $15.80 — trading 181.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 9.66 and 48.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.63. Societatea Energetica Electrica's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica (LSE:ELSA), the current EV-to-FCF is 9.66 as of Aug. 10, 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 Societatea Energetica Electrica (LSE:ELSA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societatea Energetica Electrica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.80 is trading 181.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.62.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ELSA:
EV-to-FCF: 9.66
GF Value™: $5.62 vs. price of $15.80 (181.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#158 of 301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ELSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Societatea Energetica Electrica SA is a Romanian company, which is engaged in operation and development of electricity distribution networks and activities related to electricity supply to final consumers. It mainly acts as an electricity distribution operator and the main electricity supplier in North Transylvania, South Transylvania, and North Muntenia. The company operates through following segments: Electricity & gas supply, which is engaged in purchasing and supplying electricity and gas to end consumers; Electricity distribution, which provides electricity distribution services; External electricity network services, which offers repairs, maintenance and other services for electricity networks owned by other distributors; Electricity generation segment; and Headquarters.
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