Fidelity China Special Situations (LSE:FCSS) EV-to-FCF: 7.16 (As of Jul. 13, 2026) — 67% Below Median


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What is Fidelity China Special Situations EV-to-FCF?

Fidelity China Special Situations LSE:FCSS -0.58% 41 EV-to-FCF is 7.16 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 21.42. GuruFocus rates LSE:FCSS with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 934 Asset Management companies, Fidelity China Special Situations ranks better than 75.91% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Fidelity China Special Situations's Enterprise Value is £1,120.5 Mil. Fidelity China Special Situations's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £156.5 Mil. Therefore, Fidelity China Special Situations's EV-to-FCF for today is 7.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for Fidelity China Special Situations's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:FCSS' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.02   Med: 21.42   Max: 57.7
Current: 7.16

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Fidelity China Special Situations was 57.70. The lowest was 6.02. And the median was 21.42.

LSE:FCSS's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
75.91% of 934 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.535 vs LSE:FCSS: 7.16

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 (2026-07-13), Fidelity China Special Situations's stock price is £2.565. Fidelity China Special Situations's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.259. Therefore, Fidelity China Special Situations's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.90.


Fidelity China Special Situations  (LSE:FCSS) 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.

Fidelity China Special Situations's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.565/0.259
=9.90

Fidelity China Special Situations's share price for today is £2.565.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fidelity China Special Situations's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.259.

* 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.


Fidelity China Special Situations EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Fidelity China Special Situations EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Fidelity China Special Situations'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.

Fidelity China Special Situations EV-to-FCF Chart

Fidelity China Special Situations Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
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Fidelity China Special Situations Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.24 0.00 7.17 0.00 7.95

LSE:FCSS vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Fidelity China Special Situations'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.


Fidelity China Special Situations EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Fidelity China Special Situations's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Fidelity China Special Situations's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Fidelity China Special Situations EV-to-FCF Calculation

Fidelity China Special Situations's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1120.521/156.53
=7.16

Fidelity China Special Situations's current Enterprise Value is £1,120.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fidelity China Special Situations's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £156.5 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 7.16 mean?
Fidelity China Special Situations (LSE:FCSS) has a EV-to-FCF of 7.16 as of Jul. 13, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Fidelity China Special Situations and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 21.42. Over the past decade, Fidelity China Special Situations' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.02 to 57.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Fidelity China Special Situations ranks #225 out of 934 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Fidelity China Special Situations' EV-to-FCF too high?
Fidelity China Special Situations' current EV-to-FCF of 7.16 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 21.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.02 to a high of 57.70. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.54. Fidelity China Special Situations' value of 7.16 is 50.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fidelity China Special Situations ranks #225 out of 934 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fidelity China Special Situations has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fidelity China Special Situations' EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Fidelity China Special Situations ranks #225 out of 934 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Fidelity China Special Situations in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.54. Fidelity China Special Situations' value of 7.16 is 50.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Fidelity China Special Situations' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.02 to 57.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.42 vs. the industry median of 14.54, Fidelity China Special Situations 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.54, based on 934 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. Fidelity China Special Situations's current EV-to-FCF of 7.16 is 50.7% 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 Fidelity China Special Situations 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. Fidelity China Special Situations's current EV-to-FCF is 7.16, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 21.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fidelity China Special Situations stock overvalued right now?
Fidelity China Special Situations (LSE:FCSS) has a current EV-to-FCF of 7.16. The current EV-to-FCF is 7.16, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 21.42 and 50.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 14.54. Fidelity China Special Situations' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Fidelity China Special Situations (LSE:FCSS), the current EV-to-FCF is 7.16 as of Jul. 13, 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.

Fidelity China Special Situations Business Description

Address Beech Gate, Millfield Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, Surrey, GBR, KT20 6RP
Fidelity China Special Situations PLC offers investors building a diversified portfolio direct exposure to China. The Company's investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth through an actively managed portfolio mainly comprising securities issued by companies in China, both listed and unlisted, as well as Chinese companies listed elsewhere. The Company may also invest in companies with interests in China. Its portfolio may consist of equities, index-linked securities, equity-linked notes, other debt securities, cash deposits, money market instruments, foreign currency exchange transactions and other interests, including derivatives such as futures, options and contracts for difference.
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