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SAU:4290'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -118.01 Med: 22.68 Max: 2176.99
Current: 21.98
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Alkhaleej Training and Education Co was 2176.99. The lowest was -118.01. And the median was 22.68.
SAU:4290's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 73.6% of 197
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.42
vs SAU:4290: 21.98
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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) 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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's share price for today is ﷼14.17.
Alkhaleej Training and Education 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 ﷼0.240.
* 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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Alkhaleej Training and Education 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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co EV-to-FCF Chart
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Alkhaleej Training and Education 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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current Enterprise Value is ﷼2,302 Mil.
Alkhaleej Training and Education 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 ﷼105 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.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) has a EV-to-FCF of 22.01 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #145 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current EV-to-FCF of 22.01 is near median its 10-year median of 22.68. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.42. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's value of 22.01 is 133.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #145 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's EV-to-FCF compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co ranks #145 out of 197 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Alkhaleej Training and Education Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.42. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's value of 22.01 is 133.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.68 vs. the industry median of 9.42, Alkhaleej Training and Education 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 an Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.42, based on 197 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. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current EV-to-FCF of 22.01 is 133.7% 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's current EV-to-FCF is 22.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkhaleej Training and Education Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼30.47, compared to a current price of ﷼14.17 — trading 53.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 22.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.68 and 133.7% above the Education industry median of 9.42. Alkhaleej Training and Education Co's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290), the current EV-to-FCF is 22.01 as of Jul. 18, 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 Alkhaleej Training and Education Co (SAU:4290) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkhaleej Training and Education Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼14.17 is trading 53.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼30.47.
GuruFocus considers Alkhaleej Training and Education Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4290:
EV-to-FCF: 22.01 (near median its 10-year median of 22.68)
GF Value™: ﷼30.47 vs. price of ﷼14.17 (53.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 133.7% above the Education median (#145 of 197)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co Business Description
Alkhaleej Training and Education Co and its subsidiaries are engaged in operating schools for primary and secondary education with an international curriculum, IT & Computer training institutes, teaching languages and communication skills institutes, providing high management consulting services and integrated office administrative services activities, and establishing and operating call centres. The Group's operating segments are: Training, Universities, Management projects and others, Call centre, and Schools. Maximum revenue is generated from the Call Centre segment, which is engaged in managing and operating customer service centres via telephone and digital technologies for several government and corporate customers. Geographically, the Group derives its key revenue from Saudi Arabia.
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