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Franchise BrandsLSE:FRAN +1.72%91 EV-to-FCF is 13.95 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 27.16. GuruFocus rates LSE:FRAN with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 Business Services companies, Franchise Brands ranks worse than 52.92% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Franchise Brands's Enterprise Value is £348.9 Mil.
Franchise Brands's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £25.0 Mil. Therefore, Franchise Brands's EV-to-FCF for today is 13.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Franchise Brands's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FRAN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.65 Med: 27.16 Max: 118.95
Current: 13.64
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Franchise Brands was 118.95. The lowest was 11.65. And the median was 27.16.
LSE:FRAN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 52.92% of 718
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.915
vs LSE:FRAN: 13.64
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.
Franchise Brands's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Franchise Brands's share price for today is £1.48.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Franchise Brands's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.047.
* 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.
Franchise Brands EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Franchise Brands EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Franchise Brands'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 Business Services subindustry, Franchise Brands'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.
Franchise Brands EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Franchise Brands's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franchise Brands's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Franchise Brands's current Enterprise Value is £348.9 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Franchise Brands's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £25.0 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.
Franchise Brands (LSE:FRAN) has a EV-to-FCF of 13.95 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Franchise Brands and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 27.16. Over the past decade, Franchise Brands' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.65 to 118.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #380 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Franchise Brands' EV-to-FCF too high?
Franchise Brands' current EV-to-FCF of 13.95 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 27.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.65 to a high of 118.95. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.92. Franchise Brands' value of 13.95 is 8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #380 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Franchise Brands has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franchise Brands' EV-to-FCF compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Franchise Brands ranks #380 out of 718 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Franchise Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.92. Franchise Brands' value of 13.95 is 8% above this benchmark. Historically, Franchise Brands' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.65 to 118.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.16 vs. the industry median of 12.92, Franchise Brands 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.92, 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. Franchise Brands's current EV-to-FCF of 13.95 is 8% 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 Franchise Brands and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franchise Brands's current EV-to-FCF is 13.95, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 27.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franchise Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands (LSE:FRAN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.78, compared to a current price of £1.48 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 13.95, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 27.16 and 8% above the Business Services industry median of 12.92. Franchise Brands' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 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 Franchise Brands (LSE:FRAN), the current EV-to-FCF is 13.95 as of Jul. 29, 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 Franchise Brands (LSE:FRAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchise Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.48 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.78.
GuruFocus considers Franchise Brands to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FRAN:
EV-to-FCF: 13.95 (49% below median its 10-year median of 27.16)
GF Value™: £1.78 vs. price of £1.48 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8% above the Business Services median (#380 of 718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FRAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franchise Brands PLC is a holding company engaged in franchising and related activities. Its brands associated with the company are Metro Rod, Chips Away, Barking Mad, Oven Clean, Metro Plumb, Willow Pumps, and Filta. Its operating segments are Pirtek Europe, Water & Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Other operations, and the majority of the revenue comes from the Pirtek Europe segment.
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