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EssentraLSE:ESNT -1.70%69 EV-to-FCF is 28.48 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 33.04. GuruFocus rates LSE:ESNT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 932 Chemicals companies, Essentra ranks worse than 59.87% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Essentra's Enterprise Value is £395.9 Mil.
Essentra's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £13.9 Mil. Therefore, Essentra's EV-to-FCF for today is 28.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essentra's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ESNT'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.74 Med: 33.04 Max: 84.47
Current: 28.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Essentra was 84.47. The lowest was 13.74. And the median was 33.04.
LSE:ESNT's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 59.87% of 932
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.49
vs LSE:ESNT: 28.48
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.
Essentra's share price for today is £1.042.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Essentra's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.025.
* 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.
Essentra EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Essentra EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essentra'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Essentra'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.
Essentra EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Essentra's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essentra's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Essentra's current Enterprise Value is £395.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Essentra's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £13.9 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.
Essentra (LSE:ESNT) has a EV-to-FCF of 28.48 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Essentra and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 33.04. Over the past decade, Essentra's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.74 to 84.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #558 out of 932 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Essentra's EV-to-FCF too high?
Essentra's current EV-to-FCF of 28.48 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 33.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.74 to a high of 84.47. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.49. Essentra's value of 28.48 is 32.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essentra ranks #558 out of 932 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Essentra has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essentra's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Essentra ranks #558 out of 932 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Essentra in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.49. Essentra's value of 28.48 is 32.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Essentra's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.74 to 84.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.04 vs. the industry median of 21.49, Essentra 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.49, based on 932 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. Essentra's current EV-to-FCF of 28.48 is 32.5% 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 Essentra and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essentra's current EV-to-FCF is 28.48, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 33.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essentra stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essentra (LSE:ESNT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.28, compared to a current price of £1.04 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 28.48, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 33.04 and 32.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.49. Essentra's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Essentra (LSE:ESNT), the current EV-to-FCF is 28.48 as of Aug. 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 Essentra (LSE:ESNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essentra stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.04 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.28.
GuruFocus considers Essentra to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ESNT:
EV-to-FCF: 28.48 (14% below median its 10-year median of 33.04)
GF Value™: £1.28 vs. price of £1.04 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.5% above the Chemicals median (#558 of 932)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ESNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essentra PLC is a provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. It serves various industries, including equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy. Its product offerings include caps, plugs, cable management, fasteners, security seals and access hardware. The company's geographical segments include EMEA, Americas, and APAC. It generates the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region.
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