Lumen TechnologiesLUMN +1.96%53 EV-to-FCF is 41.57 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 165% above its 10-year median of 15.71. GuruFocus rates LUMN with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 250 Telecommunication Services companies, Lumen Technologies ranks worse than 87.2% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lumen Technologies's Enterprise Value is $18,580 Mil.
Lumen Technologies's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $447 Mil. Therefore, Lumen Technologies's EV-to-FCF for today is 41.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lumen Technologies's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LUMN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.04 Med: 15.71 Max: 166.05
Current: 41.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Lumen Technologies was 166.05. The lowest was -37.04. And the median was 15.71.
LUMN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 87.2% of 250
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 15.155
vs LUMN: 41.57
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.
Lumen Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lumen Technologies's share price for today is $6.75.
Lumen Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.740.
* 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.
Lumen Technologies EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Lumen Technologies EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumen Technologies'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 Telecom Services subindustry, Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies EV-to-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumen Technologies's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumen Technologies's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Lumen Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $18,580 Mil.
Lumen Technologies's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $447 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.
Lumen Technologies (LUMN) has a EV-to-FCF of 41.57 as of Jul. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lumen Technologies and its competitors. This is 165% above median its historical median of 15.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #218 out of 250 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Lumen Technologies' EV-to-FCF too high?
Lumen Technologies' current EV-to-FCF of 41.57 is 165% above median its 10-year median of 15.71. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.16. Lumen Technologies' value of 41.57 is 174.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #218 out of 250 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' EV-to-FCF compare to GSAT and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #218 out of 250 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lumen Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.16. Lumen Technologies' value of 41.57 is 174.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.71 vs. the industry median of 15.16, Lumen Technologies 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 15.16, based on 250 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. Lumen Technologies's current EV-to-FCF of 41.57 is 174.3% 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumen Technologies's current EV-to-FCF is 41.57, which is 165% above median its own 10-year median of 15.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (LUMN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.87, compared to a current price of $6.75 — trading 74.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 41.57, which is 165% above median its 10-year median of 15.71 and 174.3% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 15.16. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Lumen Technologies (LUMN), the current EV-to-FCF is 41.57 as of Jul. 09, 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 Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.75 is trading 74.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.87.
GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LUMN:
EV-to-FCF: 41.57 (165% above median its 10-year median of 15.71)
GF Value™: $3.87 vs. price of $6.75 (74.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 174.3% above the Telecommunication Services median (#218 of 250)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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