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PipeHawkLSE:PIP EV-to-FCF is -35.79 as of Aug. 02, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,300 Hardware companies, PipeHawk ranks worse than 76923% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, PipeHawk's Enterprise Value is £8.23 Mil.
PipeHawk's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.23 Mil. Therefore, PipeHawk's EV-to-FCF for today is -35.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for PipeHawk's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PIP'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.83 Med: 4.14 Max: 82.21
Current: -35.79
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of PipeHawk was 82.21. The lowest was -37.83. And the median was 4.14.
LSE:PIP's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1300
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.145
vs LSE:PIP: -35.79
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.
PipeHawk's share price for today is £0.0225.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PipeHawk's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.023.
* 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.
PipeHawk EV-to-FCF Related Terms
PipeHawk EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PipeHawk'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 Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, PipeHawk'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.
PipeHawk EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, PipeHawk's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PipeHawk's EV-to-FCF falls into.
PipeHawk's current Enterprise Value is £8.23 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PipeHawk's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.23 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.
PipeHawk (LSE:PIP) has a EV-to-FCF of -35.79 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on PipeHawk and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PipeHawk ranks #999999 out of 1300 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is PipeHawk's EV-to-FCF too high?
PipeHawk's current EV-to-FCF is -35.79. Based on the distribution chart, PipeHawk ranks #999999 out of 1300 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does PipeHawk's EV-to-FCF compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, PipeHawk ranks #999999 out of 1300 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places PipeHawk in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.15. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 22.15, based on 1,300 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 PipeHawk and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PipeHawk's current EV-to-FCF is -35.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PipeHawk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PipeHawk (LSE:PIP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.01, compared to a current price of £0.02 — trading 125% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -35.79. 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 PipeHawk (LSE:PIP), the current EV-to-FCF is -35.79 as of Aug. 02, 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.
PipeHawk PLC is engaged in the development, assembly, and sale of test systems and rail industry solutions and ground probing radar (GPR) equipment, the provision of GPR-based services, and the undertaking of complementary research and development assignments. Its subsidiaries include Adien Limited, which provides utility detection and mapping services (sale of services); Utsi Electronics Limited, which focuses on the development, assembly, and sale of GPR equipment (sale of goods); Thomson Engineering Design Limited, which offers rail trackside solutions and is included in the test system solutions segment (sale of services); and Wessex Precision Instruments Limited, which is non-trading. It operates in United Kingdom, which generates key revenue, as well as Europe and other regions.
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