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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Nippon Active Value Fund's Enterprise Value is £459.61 Mil.
Nippon Active Value Fund's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £5.68 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Active Value Fund's EV-to-FCF for today is 80.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Active Value Fund's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NAVF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -229.18 Med: -35.65 Max: 110.93
Current: 78.82
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Nippon Active Value Fund was 110.93. The lowest was -229.18. And the median was -35.65.
LSE:NAVF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 88.4% of 940
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.46
vs LSE:NAVF: 78.82
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.
Nippon Active Value Fund (LSE:NAVF) 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.
Nippon Active Value Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Nippon Active Value Fund's share price for today is £2.36.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nippon Active Value Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.337.
* 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.
Nippon Active Value Fund EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Nippon Active Value Fund EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Asset Management subindustry, Nippon Active Value Fund'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.
Nippon Active Value Fund EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nippon Active Value Fund's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Active Value Fund's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Nippon Active Value Fund's current Enterprise Value is £459.61 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nippon Active Value Fund's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £5.68 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.
Nippon Active Value Fund (LSE:NAVF) has a EV-to-FCF of 80.90 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Nippon Active Value Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Active Value Fund ranks #831 out of 940 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Nippon Active Value Fund's EV-to-FCF too high?
Nippon Active Value Fund's current EV-to-FCF is 80.90. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.46. Nippon Active Value Fund's value of 80.90 is 459.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Active Value Fund ranks #831 out of 940 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Active Value Fund has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Active Value Fund's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Nippon Active Value Fund ranks #831 out of 940 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Nippon Active Value Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.46. Nippon Active Value Fund's value of 80.90 is 459.5% above 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 Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.46, based on 940 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. Nippon Active Value Fund's current EV-to-FCF of 80.90 is 459.5% 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 Nippon Active Value Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Active Value Fund's current EV-to-FCF is 80.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Active Value Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Active Value Fund (LSE:NAVF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.50, compared to a current price of £2.36 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 80.90 and 459.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.46. Nippon Active Value Fund's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Nippon Active Value Fund (LSE:NAVF), the current EV-to-FCF is 80.90 as of Aug. 08, 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 Nippon Active Value Fund (LSE:NAVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Active Value Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.36 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.50.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Active Value Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NAVF:
EV-to-FCF: 80.90
GF Value™: £2.50 vs. price of £2.36 (5.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 459.5% above the Asset Management median (#831 of 940)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NAVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Active Value Fund PLC is a closed-ended investment company. The investment objective of the company is to provide shareholders with attractive capital growth through the active management of a focused portfolio of quoted companies which have the majority of their operations in, or revenue derived from, Japan.
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