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Science GroupLSE:SAG 82 EV-to-FCF is 14.85 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 11.24. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 720 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks worse than 57.08% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Science Group's Enterprise Value is £181.1 Mil.
Science Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £12.2 Mil. Therefore, Science Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 14.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.55 Med: 11.24 Max: 26.98
Current: 14.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Science Group was 26.98. The lowest was -19.55. And the median was 11.24.
LSE:SAG's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 57.08% of 720
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.88
vs LSE:SAG: 14.85
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.
Science Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Science Group's share price for today is £5.85.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Science Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £0.335.
* 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.
Science Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Science Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science Group'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 Consulting Services subindustry, Science Group'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.
Science Group EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Science Group's current Enterprise Value is £181.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Science Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £12.2 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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a EV-to-FCF of 14.85 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Science Group and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 11.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #411 out of 720 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 57.1%.
Is Science Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
Science Group's current EV-to-FCF of 14.85 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 11.24. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.88. Science Group's value of 14.85 is 15.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #411 out of 720 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's EV-to-FCF compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #411 out of 720 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Science Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.88. Science Group's value of 14.85 is 15.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.24 vs. the industry median of 12.88, Science Group 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 a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.88, based on 720 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. Science Group's current EV-to-FCF of 14.85 is 15.3% 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 Science Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Group's current EV-to-FCF is 14.85, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 11.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.52, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 14.85, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 11.24 and 15.3% above the Business Services industry median of 12.88. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current EV-to-FCF is 14.85 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.
Is Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.52.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
EV-to-FCF: 14.85 (32% above median its 10-year median of 11.24)
GF Value™: £4.52 vs. price of £5.85 (29.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.3% above the Business Services median (#411 of 720)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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