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LSE:SMT'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3991.8 Med: -335.24 Max: -130.03
Current: -251.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust was -130.03. The lowest was -3991.80. And the median was -335.24.
LSE:SMT's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 942
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.105
vs LSE:SMT: -251.97
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.
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's share price for today is £14.785.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.701.
* 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.
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Asset Management subindustry, Scottish Mortgage Investment 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.
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's current Enterprise Value is £17,316 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-69 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.
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LSE:SMT) has a EV-to-FCF of -251.97 as of Aug. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust ranks #999999 out of 942 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's current EV-to-FCF is -251.97. Based on the distribution chart, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust ranks #999999 out of 942 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust ranks #999999 out of 942 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.11. 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 14.11, based on 942 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 Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's current EV-to-FCF is -251.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LSE:SMT) has a current EV-to-FCF of -251.97. The current EV-to-FCF is -251.97. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (LSE:SMT), the current EV-to-FCF is -251.97 as of Aug. 28, 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.
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC is an investment trust company. The company's objective is to maximize total return from a portfolio of long-term investments chosen on a global basis enabling the company to provide capital and dividend growth. The company focuses on investment in quoted securities irrespective of any geographical, industry, and sector exposure. The portfolio also invests in fixed-income securities, convertible securities, funds, unquoted entities, and other assets.
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