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Northern BearLSE:NTBR -0.89%50 EV-to-FCF is 2.73 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 4.03. GuruFocus rates LSE:NTBR with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,100 Construction companies, Northern Bear ranks better than 87.73% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Northern Bear's Enterprise Value is £11.67 Mil.
Northern Bear's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £4.28 Mil. Therefore, Northern Bear's EV-to-FCF for today is 2.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Bear's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NTBR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.72 Med: 4.03 Max: 79.59
Current: 2.73
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Northern Bear was 79.59. The lowest was -32.72. And the median was 4.03.
LSE:NTBR's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 87.73% of 1100
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 12.96
vs LSE:NTBR: 2.73
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.
Northern Bear's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Northern Bear's share price for today is £1.115.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Northern Bear's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.293.
* 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.
Northern Bear EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Northern Bear EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northern Bear'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 Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Northern Bear'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.
Northern Bear EV-to-FCF vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Northern Bear's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Bear's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Northern Bear's current Enterprise Value is £11.67 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Northern Bear's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £4.28 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.
Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) has a EV-to-FCF of 2.73 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Northern Bear and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 4.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Bear ranks #135 out of 1100 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Northern Bear's EV-to-FCF too high?
Northern Bear's current EV-to-FCF of 2.73 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.03. The Construction industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.96. Northern Bear's value of 2.73 is 78.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Bear ranks #135 out of 1100 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Bear has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Bear's EV-to-FCF compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Northern Bear ranks #135 out of 1100 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Northern Bear in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.96. Northern Bear's value of 2.73 is 78.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.03 vs. the industry median of 12.96, Northern Bear has consistently been below 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Construction companies is 12.96, based on 1,100 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. Northern Bear's current EV-to-FCF of 2.73 is 78.9% 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 Northern Bear and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Bear's current EV-to-FCF is 2.73, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 4.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Bear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.93, compared to a current price of £1.12 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 2.73, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 4.03 and 78.9% below the Construction industry median of 12.96. Northern Bear's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR), the current EV-to-FCF is 2.73 as of Jul. 21, 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 Northern Bear (LSE:NTBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Bear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.12 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.93.
GuruFocus considers Northern Bear to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NTBR:
EV-to-FCF: 2.73 (32% below median its 10-year median of 4.03)
GF Value™: £0.93 vs. price of £1.12 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.9% below the Construction median (#135 of 1100)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NTBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Bear PLC is a specialist building service provider serving the support services sector. Its operating segments include Roofing activities - companies providing a comprehensive range of roofing services including slang, felting, refurbishment, and maintenance for domestic, commercial, and public sector properties; Materials handling activities - supply, service, and maintenance of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment on hire and for sale; Specialist building services activities - aggregation of other specialist building services companies providing services including building maintenance, electrical contracting, and sound insulation and Corporate and other activities - the provision of head office activity and consolidation items. It generates revenues mainly from the UK.
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