Manchester & London Investment Trust (LSE:MNL) EV-to-FCF: -143.41 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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LSE:MNL Manchester & London Investment Trust PLC LSE:MNL
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Price £10.35
GF Value £5.83
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Manchester & London Investment Trust EV-to-FCF?

Manchester & London Investment Trust LSE:MNL -1.43% 50 EV-to-FCF is -143.41 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:MNL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.83 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Manchester & London Investment Trust ranks worse than 106951.76% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Manchester & London Investment Trust's Enterprise Value is £378.33 Mil. Manchester & London Investment Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £-2.64 Mil. Therefore, Manchester & London Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is -143.41.

The historical rank and industry rank for Manchester & London Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:MNL' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1130.77   Med: 4.37   Max: 452.82
Current: -148.46

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Manchester & London Investment Trust was 452.82. The lowest was -1130.77. And the median was 4.37.

LSE:MNL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.5 vs LSE:MNL: -148.46

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 (2026-07-15), Manchester & London Investment Trust's stock price is £10.35. Manchester & London Investment Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £1.863. Therefore, Manchester & London Investment Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.56.


Manchester & London Investment Trust  (LSE:MNL) 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.

Manchester & London Investment Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=10.35/1.863
=5.56

Manchester & London Investment Trust's share price for today is £10.35.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Manchester & London Investment Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £1.863.

* 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.


Manchester & London Investment Trust EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Manchester & London Investment Trust EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Manchester & London Investment Trust'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.

Manchester & London Investment Trust EV-to-FCF Chart

Manchester & London Investment Trust Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-FCF
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Manchester & London Investment Trust Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:MNL vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Manchester & London Investment Trust'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.


Manchester & London Investment Trust EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Manchester & London Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Manchester & London Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Manchester & London Investment Trust EV-to-FCF Calculation

Manchester & London Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=378.325/-2.638
=-143.41

Manchester & London Investment Trust's current Enterprise Value is £378.33 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Manchester & London Investment Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £-2.64 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 -143.41 mean?
Manchester & London Investment Trust (LSE:MNL) has a EV-to-FCF of -143.41 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Manchester & London Investment Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Manchester & London Investment Trust ranks #999999 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Manchester & London Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
Manchester & London Investment Trust's current EV-to-FCF is -143.41. Based on the distribution chart, Manchester & London Investment Trust ranks #999999 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Manchester & London Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manchester & London Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Manchester & London Investment Trust ranks #999999 out of 935 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Manchester & London Investment Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. 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 14.50, based on 935 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. 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 Manchester & London Investment Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manchester & London Investment Trust's current EV-to-FCF is -143.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manchester & London Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manchester & London Investment Trust (LSE:MNL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.83, compared to a current price of £10.35 — trading 77.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -143.41. Manchester & London Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Manchester & London Investment Trust (LSE:MNL), the current EV-to-FCF is -143.41 as of Jul. 15, 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 Manchester & London Investment Trust (LSE:MNL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manchester & London Investment Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £10.35 is trading 77.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £5.83. GuruFocus considers Manchester & London Investment Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:MNL:

  • EV-to-FCF: -143.41
  • GF Value™: £5.83 vs. price of £10.35 (77.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Manchester & London Investment Trust Business Description

Address 12a Princes Gate Mews, London, GBR, SW7 2PS
Manchester & London Investment Trust PLC is an investment company. It invests in companies whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market. The investment objective of the company is to achieve capital appreciation together with a reasonable level of income. It may invest in derivatives, money market instruments, currency instruments, contracts for differences (CFDs), futures, forwards, and options for the purposes of holding investments and hedging positions against movements in equity markets, currencies, and interest rates.
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