SCM (Stellus Capital Investment) EV-to-FCF: 24.18 (As of Jul. 09, 2026)


SCM Stellus Capital Investment Corp SCM
48 GF Score
Price $8.23
GF Value $10.86
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Stellus Capital Investment EV-to-FCF?

Stellus Capital Investment SCM -0.24% 48 EV-to-FCF is 24.18 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates SCM with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 937 Asset Management companies, Stellus Capital Investment ranks worse than 69.05% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Stellus Capital Investment's Enterprise Value is $853.05 Mil. Stellus Capital Investment's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $35.28 Mil. Therefore, Stellus Capital Investment's EV-to-FCF for today is 24.18.

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

SCM' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -178.21   Med: -7.93   Max: 13543.79
Current: 24.18

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Stellus Capital Investment was 13543.79. The lowest was -178.21. And the median was -7.93.

SCM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
69.05% of 937 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.49 vs SCM: 24.18

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 (2026-07-09), Stellus Capital Investment's stock price is $8.23. Stellus Capital Investment's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.820. Therefore, Stellus Capital Investment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.04.


Stellus Capital Investment  (NYSE:SCM) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.23/0.820
=10.04

Stellus Capital Investment's share price for today is $8.23.
Stellus Capital Investment'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 $0.820.

* 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.


Stellus Capital Investment EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Stellus Capital Investment EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stellus Capital 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.

Stellus Capital Investment EV-to-FCF Chart

Stellus Capital Investment Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Stellus Capital Investment Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -14.38 -29.90 -15.35 -40.65 24.99

SCM vs MMT, DHY, JRS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Stellus Capital 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.


Stellus Capital Investment EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Stellus Capital Investment EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=853.046/35.276
=24.18

Stellus Capital Investment's current Enterprise Value is $853.05 Mil.
Stellus Capital Investment'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 $35.28 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 24.18 mean?
Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) has a EV-to-FCF of 24.18 as of Jul. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Stellus Capital Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #647 out of 937 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 69.1%.
Is Stellus Capital Investment's EV-to-FCF too high?
Stellus Capital Investment's current EV-to-FCF is 24.18. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.49. Stellus Capital Investment's value of 24.18 is 66.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #647 out of 937 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stellus Capital Investment has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stellus Capital Investment's EV-to-FCF compare to MMT and DHY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Stellus Capital Investment ranks #647 out of 937 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Stellus Capital Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.49. Stellus Capital Investment's value of 24.18 is 66.9% above this benchmark. 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 14.49, based on 937 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. Stellus Capital Investment's current EV-to-FCF of 24.18 is 66.9% 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 Stellus Capital Investment and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stellus Capital Investment's current EV-to-FCF is 24.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stellus Capital Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.86, compared to a current price of $8.23 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 24.18 and 66.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.49. Stellus Capital Investment's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Stellus Capital Investment (SCM), the current EV-to-FCF is 24.18 as of Jul. 09, 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 Stellus Capital Investment (SCM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stellus Capital Investment stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.23 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.86. GuruFocus considers Stellus Capital Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SCM:

  • EV-to-FCF: 24.18
  • GF Value™: $10.86 vs. price of $8.23 (24.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 66.9% above the Asset Management median (#647 of 937)

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


Stellus Capital Investment Business Description

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Address 4400 Post Oak Parkway, Suite 2200, Houston, TX, USA, 77027
Stellus Capital Investment Corp is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation. It invests in private middle-market companies through first lien, second lien, and unsecured debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The company invests in various sectors, such as business services, energy, general industrial, government services, healthcare, software, and specialty finance. The business activity of the firm functions throughout the United States, and it generates revenue in the form of interest income on debt investments, capital gains, and distributions.
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