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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lifezone Metals's Enterprise Value is $329.45 Mil.
Lifezone Metals's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-37.58 Mil. Therefore, Lifezone Metals's EV-to-FCF for today is -8.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifezone Metals's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LZM'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.28 Med: -6.26 Max: -3.56
Current: -8.77
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Lifezone Metals was -3.56. The lowest was -44.28. And the median was -6.26.
LZM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 444
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 18.465
vs LZM: -8.77
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.
Lifezone Metals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lifezone Metals's share price for today is $3.26.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lifezone Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.280.
* 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.
Lifezone Metals EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Lifezone Metals EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifezone Metals'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lifezone Metals'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.
Lifezone Metals EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lifezone Metals's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifezone Metals's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Lifezone Metals's current Enterprise Value is $329.45 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lifezone Metals's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-37.58 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.
Lifezone Metals (LZM) has a EV-to-FCF of -8.77 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lifezone Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #999999 out of 444 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Lifezone Metals' EV-to-FCF too high?
Lifezone Metals' current EV-to-FCF is -8.77. Based on the distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #999999 out of 444 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lifezone Metals has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifezone Metals' EV-to-FCF compare to TMCR and REA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #999999 out of 444 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lifezone Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.47. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 18.47, based on 444 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 Lifezone Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifezone Metals's current EV-to-FCF is -8.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifezone Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifezone Metals (LZM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.10, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -8.77. Lifezone Metals' overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 7 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 Lifezone Metals (LZM), the current EV-to-FCF is -8.77 as of Jul. 17, 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 Lifezone Metals (LZM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifezone Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.10.
GuruFocus considers Lifezone Metals to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LZM:
EV-to-FCF: -8.77
GF Value™: $5.10 vs. price of $3.26 (36.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LZM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifezone Metals Ltd seeks to support the clean energy transition through the licensing of Hydromet Technology as an alternative to smelting and metals refining. Its business comprises three segments: Metals extraction and refining for developing and operating a vertically integrated base metal operation in the northwest region of Tanzania, and Intellectual property licensing comprises patents residing with and managed by the subsidiary and corporate. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, Australia, and the rest of the world. The majority of its revenue is generated from Australia.
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