Palace Capital (LSE:PCA) EV-to-FCF: -10.13 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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LSE:PCA Palace Capital PLC LSE:PCA
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Price £1.83
GF Value £1.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Palace Capital EV-to-FCF?

Palace Capital LSE:PCA +0.55% 60 EV-to-FCF is -10.13 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PCA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 737 REITs companies, Palace Capital ranks worse than 135685.07% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Palace Capital's Enterprise Value is £30.75 Mil. Palace Capital's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-3.04 Mil. Therefore, Palace Capital's EV-to-FCF for today is -10.13.

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

LSE:PCA' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -195.36   Med: 7.59   Max: 130.88
Current: -10.13

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Palace Capital was 130.88. The lowest was -195.36. And the median was 7.59.

LSE:PCA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 737 companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 22.94 vs LSE:PCA: -10.13

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), Palace Capital's stock price is £1.83. Palace Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.257. Therefore, Palace Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Palace Capital  (LSE:PCA) 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.

Palace Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.83/-0.257
=At Loss

Palace Capital's share price for today is £1.83.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Palace Capital's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.257.

* 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.


Palace Capital EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Palace Capital EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Palace Capital'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.

Palace Capital EV-to-FCF Chart

Palace Capital Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -15.57 7.69 11.76 -168.65 5.76

Palace Capital Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -168.65 0.00 5.76 0.00 0.00

LSE:PCA vs VICI, WPC, BNL: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, Palace Capital'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.


Palace Capital EV-to-FCF vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Palace Capital's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Palace Capital's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Palace Capital EV-to-FCF Calculation

Palace Capital's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=30.748/-3.036
=-10.13

Palace Capital's current Enterprise Value is £30.75 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Palace Capital's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-3.04 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 -10.13 mean?
Palace Capital (LSE:PCA) has a EV-to-FCF of -10.13 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Palace Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Palace Capital ranks #999999 out of 737 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Palace Capital's EV-to-FCF too high?
Palace Capital's current EV-to-FCF is -10.13. Based on the distribution chart, Palace Capital ranks #999999 out of 737 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Palace Capital has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palace Capital's EV-to-FCF compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Palace Capital ranks #999999 out of 737 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Palace Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.94. 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 REITs company?
The median EV-to-FCF among REITs companies is 22.94, based on 737 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 Palace Capital and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Palace Capital's current EV-to-FCF is -10.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palace Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palace Capital (LSE:PCA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.46, compared to a current price of £1.83 — trading 25.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -10.13. Palace Capital's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 Palace Capital (LSE:PCA), the current EV-to-FCF is -10.13 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 Palace Capital (LSE:PCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Palace Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £1.83 is trading 25.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.46. GuruFocus considers Palace Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PCA:

  • EV-to-FCF: -10.13
  • GF Value™: £1.46 vs. price of £1.83 (25.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Palace Capital Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges PCAl:UK
Address 84 Eccleston Square, Thomas House, London, GBR, SW1V 1PX
Palace Capital PLC is a property investment company. The Company's principal activity is to invest in commercial real estate in the UK. Its portfolio includes investment properties throughout England, predominantly regional investments outside London, and a diverse portfolio of commercial buildings. The company generates revenue in the form of property income and represents the value of accrued charges under operating leases for rental of the Group's investment properties. Its only reportable segment is an Investment property. The company's properties include Hudson House, York; Fraser House, Staines, Milton Keynes, and Midsummer Boulevard.
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