Stifel FinancialSF +1.84%81 EV-to-FCF is 11.40 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 10.80. GuruFocus rates SF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 448 Capital Markets companies, Stifel Financial ranks worse than 55.13% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Stifel Financial's Enterprise Value is $10,168 Mil.
Stifel Financial's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $892 Mil. Therefore, Stifel Financial's EV-to-FCF for today is 11.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stifel Financial's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -65.41 Med: 10.8 Max: 342.14
Current: 11.4
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Stifel Financial was 342.14. The lowest was -65.41. And the median was 10.80.
SF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 55.13% of 448
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.25
vs SF: 11.40
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.
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.
Stifel Financial's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Stifel Financial's share price for today is $73.17.
Stifel Financial'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 $5.140.
* 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.
Stifel Financial EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Stifel Financial EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stifel Financial'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.
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Stifel Financial'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.
Stifel Financial EV-to-FCF vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Stifel Financial's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stifel Financial's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Stifel Financial's current Enterprise Value is $10,168 Mil.
Stifel Financial'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 $892 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.
Stifel Financial (SF) has a EV-to-FCF of 11.40 as of Jul. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Stifel Financial and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Stifel Financial ranks #247 out of 448 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Stifel Financial's EV-to-FCF too high?
Stifel Financial's current EV-to-FCF of 11.40 is near median its 10-year median of 10.80. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.25. Stifel Financial's value of 11.40 is 23.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stifel Financial ranks #247 out of 448 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stifel Financial has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stifel Financial's EV-to-FCF compare to SNEX and RIOT?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Stifel Financial ranks #247 out of 448 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Stifel Financial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.25. Stifel Financial's value of 11.40 is 23.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.80 vs. the industry median of 9.25, Stifel Financial 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Capital Markets companies is 9.25, based on 448 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. Stifel Financial's current EV-to-FCF of 11.40 is 23.2% 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 Stifel Financial and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stifel Financial's current EV-to-FCF is 11.40, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stifel Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stifel Financial (SF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.12, compared to a current price of $73.17 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 11.40, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.80 and 23.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 9.25. Stifel Financial's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Stifel Financial (SF), the current EV-to-FCF is 11.40 as of Jul. 02, 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 Stifel Financial (SF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stifel Financial stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $73.17 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $76.12.
GuruFocus considers Stifel Financial to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SF:
EV-to-FCF: 11.40 (near median its 10-year median of 10.80)
GF Value™: $76.12 vs. price of $73.17 (3.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.2% above the Capital Markets median (#247 of 448)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stifel Financial is a diversified financial-services provider that generates revenue from wealth management, investment banking, and lending. The firm was founded in 1890 as a St. Louis-based full-service brokerage but has been transformed under CEO Ronald Kruszewski through a slew of acquisitions into a globally competitive wealth manager, investment bank, and retail and institutional brokerage. The firm generated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2025, with roughly two-thirds derived from wealth management and one-third derived from trading and investment banking.
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