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Longhom PublishersNAI:LKL -0.70%49 EV-to-FCF is 9.98 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 149% above its 10-year median of 4.01. GuruFocus rates NAI:LKL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of KES1.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Media - Diversified companies, Longhom Publishers ranks better than 55.52% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Longhom Publishers's Enterprise Value is KES1,840.1 Mil.
Longhom Publishers's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES184.4 Mil. Therefore, Longhom Publishers's EV-to-FCF for today is 9.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Longhom Publishers's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:LKL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -161.83 Med: 4.01 Max: 18.39
Current: 9.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Longhom Publishers was 18.39. The lowest was -161.83. And the median was 4.01.
NAI:LKL's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 55.52% of 616
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.41
vs NAI:LKL: 9.80
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.
Longhom Publishers's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Longhom Publishers's share price for today is KES2.84.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Longhom Publishers's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-0.450.
* 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.
Longhom Publishers EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Longhom Publishers EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Longhom Publishers'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 Publishing subindustry, Longhom Publishers'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.
Longhom Publishers EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Longhom Publishers's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Longhom Publishers's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Longhom Publishers's current Enterprise Value is KES1,840.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Longhom Publishers's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES184.4 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.
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) has a EV-to-FCF of 9.98 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Longhom Publishers and its competitors. This is 149% above median its historical median of 4.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #274 out of 616 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Longhom Publishers' EV-to-FCF too high?
Longhom Publishers' current EV-to-FCF of 9.98 is 149% above median its 10-year median of 4.01. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.41. Longhom Publishers' value of 9.98 is 12.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #274 out of 616 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Longhom Publishers has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longhom Publishers' EV-to-FCF compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #274 out of 616 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Longhom Publishers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.41. Longhom Publishers' value of 9.98 is 12.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.01 vs. the industry median of 11.41, Longhom Publishers has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.41, based on 616 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. Longhom Publishers's current EV-to-FCF of 9.98 is 12.5% below 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 Longhom Publishers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Longhom Publishers's current EV-to-FCF is 9.98, which is 149% above median its own 10-year median of 4.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longhom Publishers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.80, compared to a current price of KES2.84 — trading 57.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 9.98, which is 149% above median its 10-year median of 4.01 and 12.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.41. Longhom Publishers' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL), the current EV-to-FCF is 9.98 as of Jul. 31, 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES2.84 is trading 57.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.80.
GuruFocus considers Longhom Publishers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:LKL:
EV-to-FCF: 9.98 (149% above median its 10-year median of 4.01)
GF Value™: KES1.80 vs. price of KES2.84 (57.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#274 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:LKL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Longhom Publishers PLC provides learning materials and solutions in the East and Central Africa region. The principal activity of the company is publishing and selling of high-quality educational and general books. The business of the company operates through four geographical segments: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The product line of the company consists of books for primary and secondary classes. The Kenya region generates a majority of revenue for the company.
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