Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) EV-to-FCF: -12.45 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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LSE:ZIN Zinc Media Group PLC LSE:ZIN
38 GF Score
Price £0.58
GF Value £0.86
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Zinc Media Group EV-to-FCF?

Zinc Media Group LSE:ZIN 38 EV-to-FCF is -12.45 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ZIN with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.86 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 610 Media - Diversified companies, Zinc Media Group ranks worse than 163934.26% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Zinc Media Group's Enterprise Value is £17.72 Mil. Zinc Media Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.42 Mil. Therefore, Zinc Media Group's EV-to-FCF for today is -12.45.

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

LSE:ZIN' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -32.12   Med: -1.61   Max: 25.57
Current: -12.45

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Zinc Media Group was 25.57. The lowest was -32.12. And the median was -1.61.

LSE:ZIN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 610 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.53 vs LSE:ZIN: -12.45

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 (2026-07-14), Zinc Media Group's stock price is £0.575. Zinc Media Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.104. Therefore, Zinc Media Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Zinc Media Group  (LSE:ZIN) 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.

Zinc Media Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.575/-0.104
=At Loss

Zinc Media Group's share price for today is £0.575.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Zinc Media Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.104.

* 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.


Zinc Media Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Zinc Media Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zinc Media 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.

Zinc Media Group EV-to-FCF Chart

Zinc Media Group Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -18.45 -3.59 7.33 18.20 -8.79

Zinc Media Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 7.33 0.00 18.20 0.00 -8.79

LSE:ZIN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Zinc Media 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.


Zinc Media Group EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Zinc Media Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


LSE:ZIN
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Zinc Media Group EV-to-FCF Calculation

Zinc Media Group's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=17.717/-1.423
=-12.45

Zinc Media Group's current Enterprise Value is £17.72 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Zinc Media Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.42 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 -12.45 mean?
Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) has a EV-to-FCF of -12.45 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Zinc Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #999999 out of 610 companies in the Media - Diversified industry.
Is Zinc Media Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
Zinc Media Group's current EV-to-FCF is -12.45. Based on the distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #999999 out of 610 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Zinc Media Group has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zinc Media Group's EV-to-FCF compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #999999 out of 610 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Zinc Media Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.53. 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.53, based on 610 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 Zinc Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zinc Media Group's current EV-to-FCF is -12.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zinc Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.86, compared to a current price of £0.58 — trading 33.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -12.45. Zinc Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN), the current EV-to-FCF is -12.45 as of Jul. 14, 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 Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £0.58 is trading 33.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.86. GuruFocus considers Zinc Media Group to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ZIN:

  • EV-to-FCF: -12.45
  • GF Value™: £0.86 vs. price of £0.58 (33.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Zinc Media Group Business Description

Address 17 Dominion Street, 1st Floor, London, GBR, EC2M 2EF
Zinc Media Group PLC is a multimedia producer of TV programming with publishing and communications content. The segments of the company include Television and Content Production. The activities undertaken by TV segment include the production of television content. The Content Production segment includes brand and corporate film production, radio and podcast production, and publishing. The majority of its revenue is earned from TV production. The Group comprises several businesses that operate in two areas: television production (Tern, Brook Lapping, Red Sauce, Electric Violet, and others) and content production for brands and businesses (The Edge and the Zinc Communicate businesses in Brand Entertainment, Audio, Corporate Film and Publishing).
38GF Score

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