Software Circle (LSE:SFT) EV-to-FCF: 25.06 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


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What is Software Circle EV-to-FCF?

Software Circle LSE:SFT -1.25% 39 EV-to-FCF is 25.06 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SFT with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Business Services companies, Software Circle ranks worse than 73.92% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Software Circle's Enterprise Value is £68.70 Mil. Software Circle's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £2.74 Mil. Therefore, Software Circle's EV-to-FCF for today is 25.06.

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

LSE:SFT' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -262.89   Med: -8.13   Max: 77.3
Current: 25.06

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Software Circle was 77.30. The lowest was -262.89. And the median was -8.13.

LSE:SFT's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
73.92% of 717 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.59 vs LSE:SFT: 25.06

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 (2026-07-11), Software Circle's stock price is £0.158. Software Circle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £-0.007. Therefore, Software Circle's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Software Circle  (LSE:SFT) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.158/-0.007
=At Loss

Software Circle's share price for today is £0.158.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Software Circle's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £-0.007.

* 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.


Software Circle EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Software Circle EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Software Circle'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.

Software Circle EV-to-FCF Chart

Software Circle 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 -21.26 -20.12 -192.34 58.67 74.82

Software Circle Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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 0.00 58.67 0.00 74.82 0.00

LSE:SFT vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Software Circle'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.


Software Circle EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Software Circle's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Software Circle EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=68.703/2.742
=25.06

Software Circle's current Enterprise Value is £68.70 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Software Circle's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £2.74 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 25.06 mean?
Software Circle (LSE:SFT) has a EV-to-FCF of 25.06 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Software Circle and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Software Circle ranks #530 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Software Circle's EV-to-FCF too high?
Software Circle's current EV-to-FCF is 25.06. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.59. Software Circle's value of 25.06 is 99% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Software Circle ranks #530 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Software Circle has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Software Circle's EV-to-FCF compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Software Circle ranks #530 out of 717 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Software Circle in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.59. Software Circle's value of 25.06 is 99% above this benchmark. 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 12.59, based on 717 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. Software Circle's current EV-to-FCF of 25.06 is 99% 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 Software Circle and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Software Circle's current EV-to-FCF is 25.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Software Circle stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Software Circle (LSE:SFT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.12, compared to a current price of £0.16 — trading 31.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 25.06 and 99% above the Business Services industry median of 12.59. Software Circle's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Software Circle (LSE:SFT), the current EV-to-FCF is 25.06 as of Jul. 11, 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 Software Circle (LSE:SFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Software Circle stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.16 is trading 31.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.12. GuruFocus considers Software Circle to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SFT:

  • EV-to-FCF: 25.06
  • GF Value™: £0.12 vs. price of £0.16 (31.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 99% above the Business Services median (#530 of 717)

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


Software Circle Business Description

Address 98 King Street, C/o Gateley Legal, Ship Canal House, Manchester, GBR, M2 4WU
Software Circle PLC is a UK-based company that is an acquirer of great vertical market software businesses. The company operates complex logistics, a SaaS platform, and brands that sell print and web to business customers. The segmental analysis by nature of service includes license fees, company-owned studio revenue, brand partner print, and online sales plus trade print. Some of its brands include Nettl, watermark, and Topfloor. Geographically it has its business across the region of the UK and Ireland, Europe, and others of which the UK and Ireland's region accounts for a majority of the revenue.
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