SAR (Saratoga Investment) EV-to-FCF: -6.95 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


SAR Saratoga Investment Corp SAR
54 GF Score
Price $17.98
GF Value $25.28
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Saratoga Investment EV-to-FCF?

Saratoga Investment SAR -14.09% 54 EV-to-FCF is -6.95 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAR with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.28 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 936 Asset Management companies, Saratoga Investment ranks worse than 106837.5% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Saratoga Investment's Enterprise Value is $1,016.47 Mil. Saratoga Investment's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-146.29 Mil. Therefore, Saratoga Investment's EV-to-FCF for today is -6.95.

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

SAR' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -746.27   Med: -7.24   Max: 190.49
Current: -6.95

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Saratoga Investment was 190.49. The lowest was -746.27. And the median was -7.24.

SAR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 936 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.515 vs SAR: -6.95

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 (2026-07-08), Saratoga Investment's stock price is $17.98. Saratoga Investment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1.000. Therefore, Saratoga Investment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.98.


Saratoga Investment  (NYSE:SAR) 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.

Saratoga Investment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=17.98/1.000
=17.98

Saratoga Investment's share price for today is $17.98.
Saratoga Investment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.000.

* 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.


Saratoga Investment EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Saratoga Investment EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Saratoga Investment'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.

Saratoga Investment EV-to-FCF Chart

Saratoga Investment Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-FCF
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Saratoga Investment Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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SAR vs KTF, AWP, MCI: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Saratoga Investment'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.


Saratoga Investment EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Saratoga Investment's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


SAR
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Saratoga Investment EV-to-FCF Calculation

Saratoga Investment's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1016.469/-146.286
=-6.95

Saratoga Investment's current Enterprise Value is $1,016.47 Mil.
Saratoga Investment's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-146.29 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -6.95 mean?
Saratoga Investment (SAR) has a EV-to-FCF of -6.95 as of Jul. 08, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Saratoga Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saratoga Investment ranks #999999 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Saratoga Investment's EV-to-FCF too high?
Saratoga Investment's current EV-to-FCF is -6.95. Based on the distribution chart, Saratoga Investment ranks #999999 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saratoga Investment has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saratoga Investment's EV-to-FCF compare to KTF and AWP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Saratoga Investment ranks #999999 out of 936 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Saratoga Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.52. 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 14.52, based on 936 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 Saratoga Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saratoga Investment's current EV-to-FCF is -6.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saratoga Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratoga Investment (SAR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.28, compared to a current price of $17.98 — trading 28.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -6.95. Saratoga Investment's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Saratoga Investment (SAR), the current EV-to-FCF is -6.95 as of Jul. 08, 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 Saratoga Investment (SAR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratoga Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $17.98 is trading 28.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.28. GuruFocus considers Saratoga Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SAR:

  • EV-to-FCF: -6.95
  • GF Value™: $25.28 vs. price of $17.98 (28.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Saratoga Investment Business Description

Other Exchanges QJ8:Germany
Address 535 Madison Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10022
Saratoga Investment Corp is a specialty finance company that provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle-market businesses. The company invests in senior and unitranche leveraged loans and mezzanine debt, and, to a lesser extent, equity to provide financing for change of ownership transactions, strategic acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth initiatives in partnership with business owners, management teams and financial sponsors. Its objective is to create attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income and long-term capital appreciation from its debt and equity investments.
54GF Score

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