IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG) EV-to-FCF: 18.14 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 94% Above Median

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Price £14.60
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What is IG Group Holdings EV-to-FCF?

IG Group Holdings LSE:IGG -14.42% 89 EV-to-FCF is 18.14 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 9.37. GuruFocus rates LSE:IGG with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of £11.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 444 Capital Markets companies, IG Group Holdings ranks worse than 65.09% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, IG Group Holdings's Enterprise Value is £4,414.2 Mil. IG Group Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £243.4 Mil. Therefore, IG Group Holdings's EV-to-FCF for today is 18.14.

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

LSE:IGG' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.54   Med: 9.37   Max: 22.86
Current: 18.14

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of IG Group Holdings was 22.86. The lowest was 2.54. And the median was 9.37.

LSE:IGG's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
65.09% of 444 companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.58 vs LSE:IGG: 18.14

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 (2026-08-03), IG Group Holdings's stock price is £14.60. IG Group Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.538. Therefore, IG Group Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 27.14.


IG Group Holdings  (LSE:IGG) 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.

IG Group Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=14.60/0.538
=27.14

IG Group Holdings's share price for today is £14.60.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IG Group Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.538.

* 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.


IG Group Holdings EV-to-FCF Related Terms


IG Group Holdings EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for IG Group Holdings'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.

IG Group Holdings EV-to-FCF Chart

IG Group Holdings Annual Data
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EV-to-FCF
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IG Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:IGG vs MS, GS, SCHW: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Capital Markets subindustry, IG Group Holdings'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.


IG Group Holdings EV-to-FCF vs Capital Markets Industry

For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, IG Group Holdings's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where IG Group Holdings's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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IG Group Holdings EV-to-FCF Calculation

IG Group Holdings's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=4414.183/243.4
=18.14

IG Group Holdings's current Enterprise Value is £4,414.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IG Group Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £243.4 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 18.14 mean?
IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.14 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on IG Group Holdings and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 9.37. Over the past decade, IG Group Holdings' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 2.54 to 22.86. According to the industry distribution chart, IG Group Holdings ranks #289 out of 444 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is IG Group Holdings' EV-to-FCF too high?
IG Group Holdings' current EV-to-FCF of 18.14 is 94% above median its 10-year median of 9.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.54 to a high of 22.86. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.58. IG Group Holdings' value of 18.14 is 89.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IG Group Holdings ranks #289 out of 444 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IG Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IG Group Holdings' EV-to-FCF compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, IG Group Holdings ranks #289 out of 444 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places IG Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.58. IG Group Holdings' value of 18.14 is 89.4% above this benchmark. Historically, IG Group Holdings' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 2.54 to 22.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.37 vs. the industry median of 9.58, IG Group Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Capital Markets companies is 9.58, based on 444 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. IG Group Holdings's current EV-to-FCF of 18.14 is 89.4% 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 IG Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IG Group Holdings's current EV-to-FCF is 18.14, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 9.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IG Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £11.81, compared to a current price of £14.60 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 18.14, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 9.37 and 89.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 9.58. IG Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.14 as of Aug. 03, 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 IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IG Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £14.60 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £11.81. GuruFocus considers IG Group Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:IGG:

  • EV-to-FCF: 18.14 (94% above median its 10-year median of 9.37)
  • GF Value™: £11.81 vs. price of £14.60 (23.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.4% above the Capital Markets median (#289 of 444)

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


IG Group Holdings Business Description

Address Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London, GBR, EC4R 2YA
IG Group Holdings PLC provides online trading services to its clients. The majority of the company's revenue stems from its derivative products and contracts for difference (CFDs). The company operates through various segments which are The U.K. segment which derives its revenue from financial spread bets, CFDs, binary options, and execution-only stockbroking. The Australian segment derives its revenue from CFDs and binary options. The European segment derives its revenue from CFDs, binary options, and execution-only stockbroking. The Rest of the World segment derives its revenue from the operation of a regulated futures and options exchange as well as CFDs and binary options. The company generates more than half of its revenue from the U.K., followed by Europe and Australia.
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