What is Barings Participation Investors EV-to-FCF?
Barings Participation InvestorsMPV -0.27%68 EV-to-FCF is 23.27 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 53% above its 10-year median of 15.20. GuruFocus rates MPV with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Barings Participation Investors ranks worse than 67.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barings Participation Investors's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MPV'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -330.57 Med: 15.2 Max: 110.01
Current: 23.27
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Barings Participation Investors was 110.01. The lowest was -330.57. And the median was 15.20.
MPV's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 67.7% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.54
vs MPV: 23.27
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.
Barings Participation Investors's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Barings Participation Investors's share price for today is $16.33.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Barings Participation Investors's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.230.
* 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.
Barings Participation Investors EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Barings Participation Investors EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Asset Management subindustry, Barings Participation Investors'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.
Barings Participation Investors EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings Participation Investors's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barings Participation Investors's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Barings Participation Investors's current Enterprise Value is $199.47 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Barings Participation Investors's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $8.57 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.
Barings Participation Investors (MPV) has a EV-to-FCF of 23.27 as of Jul. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Barings Participation Investors and its competitors. This is 53% above median its historical median of 15.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Barings Participation Investors ranks #633 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Barings Participation Investors' EV-to-FCF too high?
Barings Participation Investors' current EV-to-FCF of 23.27 is 53% above median its 10-year median of 15.20. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.54. Barings Participation Investors' value of 23.27 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barings Participation Investors ranks #633 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barings Participation Investors has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings Participation Investors' EV-to-FCF compare to EHI and EDF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings Participation Investors ranks #633 out of 935 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Barings Participation Investors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.54. Barings Participation Investors' value of 23.27 is 60% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.20 vs. the industry median of 14.54, Barings Participation Investors 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.54, based on 935 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. Barings Participation Investors's current EV-to-FCF of 23.27 is 60% 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 Barings Participation Investors and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barings Participation Investors's current EV-to-FCF is 23.27, which is 53% above median its own 10-year median of 15.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barings Participation Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings Participation Investors (MPV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.47, compared to a current price of $16.33 — trading 12.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 23.27, which is 53% above median its 10-year median of 15.20 and 60% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.54. Barings Participation Investors' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Barings Participation Investors (MPV), the current EV-to-FCF is 23.27 as of Jul. 02, 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 Barings Participation Investors (MPV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings Participation Investors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.33 is trading 12.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.47.
GuruFocus considers Barings Participation Investors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MPV:
EV-to-FCF: 23.27 (53% above median its 10-year median of 15.20)
GF Value™: $14.47 vs. price of $16.33 (12.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% above the Asset Management median (#633 of 935)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MPV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barings Participation Investors Business Description
Barings Participation Investors is a diversified closed-ended management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to maintain a portfolio of securities providing a current yield and an opportunity for capital gains. Its principal investments are privately placed, below-investment grade, long-term debt obligations including bank loans and mezzanine debt instruments. The company invests in various sectors such as aerospace and defense; automotive; building materials; consumer products and others.
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