Personal Assets Trust (LSE:PNL) EV-to-FCF: -51.12 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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LSE:PNL Personal Assets Trust PLC LSE:PNL
64 GF Score
Price £5.37
GF Value £6.41
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Personal Assets Trust EV-to-FCF?

Personal Assets Trust LSE:PNL +0.19% 64 EV-to-FCF is -51.12 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PNL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Personal Assets 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, Personal Assets Trust's Enterprise Value is £1,648.1 Mil. Personal Assets Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £-32.2 Mil. Therefore, Personal Assets Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is -51.12.

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

LSE:PNL' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -850   Med: 198.63   Max: 890.45
Current: -51.21

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Personal Assets Trust was 890.45. The lowest was -850.00. And the median was 198.63.

LSE:PNL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.5 vs LSE:PNL: -51.21

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), Personal Assets Trust's stock price is £5.37. Personal Assets Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.324. Therefore, Personal Assets Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.57.


Personal Assets Trust  (LSE:PNL) 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.

Personal Assets Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=5.37/0.324
=16.57

Personal Assets Trust's share price for today is £5.37.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Personal Assets Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.324.

* 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.


Personal Assets Trust EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Personal Assets Trust EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Personal Assets 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.

Personal Assets Trust EV-to-FCF Chart

Personal Assets Trust Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 953.64 -854.35 201.36 37.79 -51.44

Personal Assets Trust Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 201.36 0.00 37.79 0.00 -51.44

LSE:PNL vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Personal Assets 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.


Personal Assets Trust EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Personal Assets Trust's EV-to-FCF falls into.


LSE:PNL
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Personal Assets Trust EV-to-FCF Calculation

Personal Assets Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1648.052/-32.242
=-51.12

Personal Assets Trust's current Enterprise Value is £1,648.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Personal Assets Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £-32.2 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 -51.12 mean?
Personal Assets Trust (LSE:PNL) has a EV-to-FCF of -51.12 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Personal Assets Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Personal Assets Trust ranks #999999 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Personal Assets Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
Personal Assets Trust's current EV-to-FCF is -51.12. Based on the distribution chart, Personal Assets Trust ranks #999999 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Personal Assets Trust has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Personal Assets Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Personal Assets Trust ranks #999999 out of 935 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Personal Assets 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 Personal Assets 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. Personal Assets Trust's current EV-to-FCF is -51.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Personal Assets Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Personal Assets Trust (LSE:PNL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.41, compared to a current price of £5.37 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -51.12. Personal Assets Trust's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Personal Assets Trust (LSE:PNL), the current EV-to-FCF is -51.12 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 Personal Assets Trust (LSE:PNL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Personal Assets Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £5.37 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.41. GuruFocus considers Personal Assets Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PNL:

  • EV-to-FCF: -51.12
  • GF Value™: £6.41 vs. price of £5.37 (16.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Personal Assets Trust Business Description

Address 28 Walker Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, GBR, EH3 7HR
Personal Assets Trust PLC is an investment trust for private investors, ranging from first-time savers to experienced investors. The Company carries on the business of an investment trust and has been approved as such by HM Revenue & Customs. Its investment policy is to protect and increase, in that order, the value of shareholders' funds per share over the long term.
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