Porvair (LSE:PRV) EV-to-FCF: 27.15 (As of Jun. 29, 2026) — 10% Above Median


LSE:PRV Porvair PLC LSE:PRV
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Price £8.10
GF Value £7.57
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Porvair EV-to-FCF?

Porvair LSE:PRV -4.71% 94 EV-to-FCF is 27.15 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 24.60. GuruFocus rates LSE:PRV with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,730 Industrial Products companies, Porvair ranks better than 52.83% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Porvair's Enterprise Value is £383.5 Mil. Porvair's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £14.1 Mil. Therefore, Porvair's EV-to-FCF for today is 27.15.

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

LSE:PRV' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.12   Med: 24.6   Max: 62.31
Current: 23.81

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Porvair was 62.31. The lowest was 17.12. And the median was 24.60.

LSE:PRV's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
52.83% of 1730 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.065 vs LSE:PRV: 23.81

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 (2026-06-29), Porvair's stock price is £8.10. Porvair's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £0.203. Therefore, Porvair's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 39.90.


Porvair  (LSE:PRV) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.10/0.203
=39.90

Porvair's share price for today is £8.10.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Porvair's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £0.203.

* 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.


Porvair EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Porvair EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Porvair'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.

Porvair EV-to-FCF Chart

Porvair Annual Data
Trend Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
EV-to-FCF
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Porvair Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:PRV vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Porvair'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.


Porvair EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Porvair's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Porvair EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=383.522/14.126
=27.15

Porvair's current Enterprise Value is £383.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Porvair's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £14.1 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 27.15 mean?
Porvair (LSE:PRV) has a EV-to-FCF of 27.15 as of Jun. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Porvair and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 24.60. Over the past decade, Porvair's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 17.12 to 62.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #816 out of 1730 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Porvair's EV-to-FCF too high?
Porvair's current EV-to-FCF of 27.15 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.12 to a high of 62.31. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.07. Porvair's value of 27.15 is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Porvair ranks #816 out of 1730 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Porvair has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Porvair's EV-to-FCF compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Porvair ranks #816 out of 1730 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Porvair in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.07. Porvair's value of 27.15 is 4.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Porvair's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 17.12 to 62.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.60 vs. the industry median of 26.07, Porvair has consistently been above 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 26.07, based on 1,730 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. Porvair's current EV-to-FCF of 27.15 is 4.2% 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 Porvair and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 26.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Porvair's current EV-to-FCF is 27.15, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 24.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Porvair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair (LSE:PRV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.57, compared to a current price of £8.10 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 27.15, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.60 and 4.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.07. Porvair's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Porvair (LSE:PRV), the current EV-to-FCF is 27.15 as of Jun. 29, 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 Porvair (LSE:PRV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Porvair stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £8.10 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £7.57. GuruFocus considers Porvair to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PRV:

  • EV-to-FCF: 27.15 (10% above median its 10-year median of 24.60)
  • GF Value™: £7.57 vs. price of £8.10 (7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 94/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.2% above the Industrial Products median (#816 of 1730)

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


Porvair Business Description

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Address 7 Regis Place, Bergen Way, King\'s Lynn, Norfolk, GBR, PE30 2JN
Porvair PLC is an environmental treatment control company. It develops filtration solutions to be used by various types of industries. The company caters to its clients through three divisions: Aerospace and Industrial, Laboratory, and Metal Melt Quality. The Aerospace and Industrial Division is a key revenue generator, principally serving the aviation, energy, and industrial markets. Laboratory Division principally serving the bioscience and environmental laboratory instrument and consumables market. Metal Melt Quality Division principally serves the world aluminium, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), iron foundry, and superalloys markets. The company generates the majority of its manufacturing revenue from sales in the United States.
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