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Paramount Global (MEX:PARA) EV-to-FCF : 48.30 (As of Mar. 27, 2025)


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What is Paramount Global EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Paramount Global's Enterprise Value is MXN436,349 Mil. Paramount Global's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was MXN9,033 Mil. Therefore, Paramount Global's EV-to-FCF for today is 48.30.

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

MEX:PARA' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -222.65   Med: 20.29   Max: 159.98
Current: 44.47

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Paramount Global was 159.98. The lowest was -222.65. And the median was 20.29.

MEX:PARA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
82.36% of 601 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 14.16 vs MEX:PARA: 44.47

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 (2025-03-27), Paramount Global's stock price is MXN232.00. Paramount Global's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was MXN-168.813. Therefore, Paramount Global's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Paramount Global EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for Paramount Global'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.

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Paramount Global EV-to-FCF Chart

Paramount Global Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.32 55.37 -186.52 160.38 41.65

Paramount Global Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24
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 160.38 26.80 22.93 27.27 41.65

Competitive Comparison of Paramount Global's EV-to-FCF

For the Entertainment subindustry, Paramount Global'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.


Paramount Global's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Media - Diversified Industry

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

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


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Paramount Global EV-to-FCF Calculation

Paramount Global's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=436349.428/9033.463
=48.30

Paramount Global's current Enterprise Value is MXN436,349 Mil.
Paramount Global's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN9,033 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.


Paramount Global  (MEX:PARA) 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.

Paramount Global's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=232.00/-168.813
=At Loss

Paramount Global's share price for today is MXN232.00.
Paramount Global's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-168.813.

* 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.


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Paramount Global Business Description

Address
1515 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Paramount Global operates in three global business segments: TV media, filmed entertainment, and direct to consumer. The TV media business includes television production studios and various broadcast and cable networks, including CBS, 15 owned CBS affiliates, Paramount, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, and VH1. Filmed entertainment consists multiple film studios, most importantly Paramount Pictures. The film studios produce and distribute movies that they license to movie theaters and other media outlets. Direct to consumer includes the Paramount+, Pluto TV, and BET+ streaming services. Much of the content on Paramount's streaming platforms is created by the production studios housed within the firm's other two business segments.