Sprouts Farmers MarketSFM -4.58%88 EV-to-FCF is 25.83 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 24.91. GuruFocus rates SFM with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $95.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 212 Retail - Defensive companies, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks worse than 71.7% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Sprouts Farmers Market's Enterprise Value is $9,356 Mil.
Sprouts Farmers Market's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $362 Mil. Therefore, Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-FCF for today is 25.83.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SFM'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.67 Med: 24.91 Max: 58.28
Current: 25.83
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Sprouts Farmers Market was 58.28. The lowest was 9.67. And the median was 24.91.
SFM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 71.7% of 212
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.415
vs SFM: 25.83
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.
Sprouts Farmers Market's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sprouts Farmers Market's share price for today is $80.23.
Sprouts Farmers Market'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 $5.200.
* 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.
* 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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Sprouts Farmers Market'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.
Sprouts Farmers Market EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Sprouts Farmers Market's current Enterprise Value is $9,356 Mil.
Sprouts Farmers Market'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 $362 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.
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) has a EV-to-FCF of 25.83 as of Jul. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sprouts Farmers Market and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.91. Over the past decade, Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.67 to 58.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #152 out of 212 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-FCF too high?
Sprouts Farmers Market's current EV-to-FCF of 25.83 is near median its 10-year median of 24.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.67 to a high of 58.28. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.42. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 25.83 is 57.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #152 out of 212 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sprouts Farmers Market has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sprouts Farmers Market's EV-to-FCF compare to ACI and WMK?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Sprouts Farmers Market ranks #152 out of 212 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Sprouts Farmers Market in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.42. Sprouts Farmers Market's value of 25.83 is 57.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sprouts Farmers Market's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.67 to 58.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.91 vs. the industry median of 16.42, Sprouts Farmers Market 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.42, based on 212 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. Sprouts Farmers Market's current EV-to-FCF of 25.83 is 57.4% 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 Sprouts Farmers Market and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sprouts Farmers Market's current EV-to-FCF is 25.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sprouts Farmers Market stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $95.38, compared to a current price of $80.23 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 25.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.91 and 57.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.42. Sprouts Farmers Market's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM), the current EV-to-FCF is 25.83 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 Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sprouts Farmers Market stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $80.23 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $95.38.
GuruFocus considers Sprouts Farmers Market to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SFM:
EV-to-FCF: 25.83 (near median its 10-year median of 24.91)
GF Value™: $95.38 vs. price of $80.23 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#152 of 212)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SFM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc offers a specialty grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspire wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment products paired with purpose-driven people. The company continues to bring products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based, and gluten-free. It approximately has 407 stores in nearly 23 states. The Company has one operating segment that is healthy grocery stores.
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