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PFLT'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -206.57 Med: -4.55 Max: 27.97
Current: -11.41
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of PennantPark Floating Rate Capital was 27.97. The lowest was -206.57. And the median was -4.55.
PFLT's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 939
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.18
vs PFLT: -11.41
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.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (NYSE:PFLT) 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.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's share price for today is $7.06.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital'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 $0.620.
* 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.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital EV-to-FCF Related Terms
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital 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, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital'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.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's EV-to-FCF falls into.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's current Enterprise Value is $2,246.31 Mil.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital'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 $-196.93 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.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (PFLT) has a EV-to-FCF of -11.41 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on PennantPark Floating Rate Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital ranks #999999 out of 939 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's EV-to-FCF too high?
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's current EV-to-FCF is -11.41. Based on the distribution chart, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital ranks #999999 out of 939 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's EV-to-FCF compare to MYI and NIE?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital ranks #999999 out of 939 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places PennantPark Floating Rate Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.18. 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 14.18, based on 939 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 PennantPark Floating Rate Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's current EV-to-FCF is -11.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PennantPark Floating Rate Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (PFLT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.73, compared to a current price of $7.06 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -11.41. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (PFLT), the current EV-to-FCF is -11.41 as of Jul. 21, 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 PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (PFLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.06 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.73.
GuruFocus considers PennantPark Floating Rate Capital to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PFLT:
EV-to-FCF: -11.41
GF Value™: $7.73 vs. price of $7.06 (8.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Business Description
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified investment company. Its investment objectives are to generate both current income and capital appreciation by investing in Floating Rate Loans and other investments made to U.S. middle-market companies. The company believes that Floating Rate Loans to U.S. middle-market companies offer attractive risk-reward to investors due to the limited amount of capital available for such companies and the potential for rising interest rates. The company generates revenue in the form of interest income on the debt securities and dividends.
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