Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) EV-to-FCF: 3.74 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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LSE:TIDE Crimson Tide PLC LSE:TIDE
49 GF Score
Price £0.88
GF Value £0.99
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Crimson Tide EV-to-FCF?

Crimson Tide LSE:TIDE 49 EV-to-FCF is 3.74 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:TIDE with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,601 Software companies, Crimson Tide ranks better than 89.13% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Crimson Tide's Enterprise Value is £3.87 Mil. Crimson Tide's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £1.03 Mil. Therefore, Crimson Tide's EV-to-FCF for today is 3.74.

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

LSE:TIDE' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -448.43   Med: -6.59   Max: 145.79
Current: 3.74

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Crimson Tide was 145.79. The lowest was -448.43. And the median was -6.59.

LSE:TIDE's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
89.13% of 1601 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 15.4 vs LSE:TIDE: 3.74

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 (2026-08-11), Crimson Tide's stock price is £0.875. Crimson Tide's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.042. Therefore, Crimson Tide's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 20.83.


Crimson Tide  (LSE:TIDE) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.875/0.042
=20.83

Crimson Tide's share price for today is £0.875.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crimson Tide's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.042.

* 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.


Crimson Tide EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Crimson Tide EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Crimson Tide'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.

Crimson Tide EV-to-FCF Chart

Crimson Tide Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Apr26
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.26 -6.43 -37.88 -5.45 3.43

Crimson Tide Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 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 -37.88 0.00 -5.45 0.00 3.43

LSE:TIDE vs QH, SHOP, UBER: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Crimson Tide'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.


Crimson Tide EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Crimson Tide's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Crimson Tide EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=3.871/1.034
=3.74

Crimson Tide's current Enterprise Value is £3.87 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crimson Tide's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £1.03 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 3.74 mean?
Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) has a EV-to-FCF of 3.74 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Crimson Tide and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crimson Tide ranks #174 out of 1601 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is Crimson Tide's EV-to-FCF too high?
Crimson Tide's current EV-to-FCF is 3.74. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.40. Crimson Tide's value of 3.74 is 75.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crimson Tide ranks #174 out of 1601 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crimson Tide has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crimson Tide's EV-to-FCF compare to QH and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Crimson Tide ranks #174 out of 1601 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Crimson Tide in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.40. Crimson Tide's value of 3.74 is 75.7% below 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 15.40, based on 1,601 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. Crimson Tide's current EV-to-FCF of 3.74 is 75.7% below 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 Crimson Tide and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crimson Tide's current EV-to-FCF is 3.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crimson Tide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.99, compared to a current price of £0.88 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 3.74 and 75.7% below the Software industry median of 15.40. Crimson Tide's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE), the current EV-to-FCF is 3.74 as of Aug. 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 Crimson Tide (LSE:TIDE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crimson Tide stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.88 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.99. GuruFocus considers Crimson Tide to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:TIDE:

  • EV-to-FCF: 3.74
  • GF Value™: £0.99 vs. price of £0.88 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 75.7% below the Software median (#174 of 1601)

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


Crimson Tide Business Description

Address 77 Mount Ephraim, Brockbourne House, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, GBR, TN4 8BS
Crimson Tide PLC is a UK-based company that is engaged in the provision of mobility solutions and related software development. The company provides mpro software, which is a Maas (Mobility as a Service) that provides job scheduling, alerting, and reporting. It aims to improve the efficiency of staff working and capturing data in the field. The company also provides non-core software solutions, which include reselling third-party software and related development and support services. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom, followed by Ireland and the United States.
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