EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Malvern International's Enterprise Value is £7.21 Mil.
Malvern International's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.11 Mil. Therefore, Malvern International's EV-to-FCF for today is 6.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Malvern International's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MLVN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -470.48 Med: -6.18 Max: 5166.17
Current: 6.37
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Malvern International was 5166.17. The lowest was -470.48. And the median was -6.18.
LSE:MLVN's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 64.1% of 195
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.48
vs LSE:MLVN: 6.37
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.
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) 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.
Malvern International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Malvern International's share price for today is £0.21.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Malvern International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.033.
* 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.
* 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 Education & Training Services subindustry, Malvern International'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.
Malvern International EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Malvern International's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malvern International's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Malvern International's current Enterprise Value is £7.21 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Malvern International's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.11 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.
Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) has a EV-to-FCF of 6.52 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Malvern International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #70 out of 195 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Malvern International's EV-to-FCF too high?
Malvern International's current EV-to-FCF is 6.52. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.48. Malvern International's value of 6.52 is 31.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #70 out of 195 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Malvern International has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malvern International's EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Malvern International ranks #70 out of 195 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Malvern International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.48. Malvern International's value of 6.52 is 31.2% 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 Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.48, based on 195 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. Malvern International's current EV-to-FCF of 6.52 is 31.2% 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 Malvern International and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malvern International's current EV-to-FCF is 6.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malvern International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.18, compared to a current price of £0.21 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 6.52 and 31.2% below the Education industry median of 9.48. Malvern International's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 4 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN), the current EV-to-FCF is 6.52 as of Jul. 07, 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 Malvern International (LSE:MLVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malvern International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.21 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.18.
GuruFocus considers Malvern International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MLVN:
EV-to-FCF: 6.52
GF Value™: £0.18 vs. price of £0.21 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.2% below the Education median (#70 of 195)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MLVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malvern International PLC is an investment holding company. The company is engaged in the provision of educational consultancy services. The principal activities of the company is to provide an educational offering that is geared towards preparing students to meet the demands of business and management. The company derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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