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Public Policy Holding CoPPHC +5.84%54 EV-to-FCF is 15.15 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 13.84. GuruFocus rates PPHC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 Business Services companies, Public Policy Holding Co ranks worse than 55.99% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Public Policy Holding Co's Enterprise Value is $321.4 Mil.
Public Policy Holding Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $21.2 Mil. Therefore, Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 15.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PPHC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.31 Med: 13.84 Max: 17714.44
Current: 15.45
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Public Policy Holding Co was 17714.44. The lowest was -19.31. And the median was 13.84.
PPHC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 55.99% of 718
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.915
vs PPHC: 15.45
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.
Public Policy Holding Co (NAS:PPHC) 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.
Public Policy Holding Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Public Policy Holding Co's share price for today is $9.94.
Public Policy Holding Co'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 $-2.220.
* 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.
Public Policy Holding Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Public Policy Holding Co 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 Consulting Services subindustry, Public Policy Holding Co'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.
Public Policy Holding Co EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Public Policy Holding Co's current Enterprise Value is $321.4 Mil.
Public Policy Holding Co'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 $21.2 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.
Public Policy Holding Co (PPHC) has a EV-to-FCF of 15.15 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #402 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Public Policy Holding Co's current EV-to-FCF of 15.15 is near median its 10-year median of 13.84. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.92. Public Policy Holding Co's value of 15.15 is 17.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #402 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Public Policy Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Policy Holding Co's EV-to-FCF compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #402 out of 718 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Public Policy Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.92. Public Policy Holding Co's value of 15.15 is 17.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.84 vs. the industry median of 12.92, Public Policy Holding Co 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 a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.92, based on 718 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. Public Policy Holding Co's current EV-to-FCF of 15.15 is 17.3% 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 Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Public Policy Holding Co's current EV-to-FCF is 15.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Policy Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co (PPHC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.43, compared to a current price of $9.94 — trading 26% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 15.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.84 and 17.3% above the Business Services industry median of 12.92. Public Policy Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Public Policy Holding Co (PPHC), the current EV-to-FCF is 15.15 as of Jul. 29, 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 Public Policy Holding Co (PPHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.94 is trading 26% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.43.
GuruFocus considers Public Policy Holding Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PPHC:
EV-to-FCF: 15.15 (near median its 10-year median of 13.84)
GF Value™: $13.43 vs. price of $9.94 (26% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% above the Business Services median (#402 of 718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Policy Holding Co Inc operates as a advisory firm. The company also operates a portfolio of independent firms that offer public affairs, crisis management, lobbying, and advocacy services on behalf of the corporate, trade association, and non-profit client organisations. Its business comprises of three reporting segments - Government Relations Consulting, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Consulting and Compliance and Insights Services.
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