Bloomsbury PublishingSTU:5JZ -2.76%85 EV-to-FCF is 15.53 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 12.44. GuruFocus rates STU:5JZ with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Media - Diversified companies, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks worse than 59.9% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Bloomsbury Publishing's Enterprise Value is €569.2 Mil.
Bloomsbury Publishing's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €36.7 Mil. Therefore, Bloomsbury Publishing's EV-to-FCF for today is 15.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bloomsbury Publishing's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:5JZ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.23 Med: 12.44 Max: 68.24
Current: 15.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Bloomsbury Publishing was 68.24. The lowest was 6.23. And the median was 12.44.
STU:5JZ's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 59.9% of 611
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.49
vs STU:5JZ: 15.80
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.
Bloomsbury Publishing's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Bloomsbury Publishing's share price for today is €7.05.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bloomsbury Publishing's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €0.378.
* 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 Publishing subindustry, Bloomsbury Publishing'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.
Bloomsbury Publishing EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Bloomsbury Publishing's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bloomsbury Publishing's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Bloomsbury Publishing's current Enterprise Value is €569.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bloomsbury Publishing's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was €36.7 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.
Bloomsbury Publishing (STU:5JZ) has a EV-to-FCF of 15.53 as of Jul. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 12.44. Over the past decade, Bloomsbury Publishing's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.23 to 68.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #366 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing's EV-to-FCF too high?
Bloomsbury Publishing's current EV-to-FCF of 15.53 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 12.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.23 to a high of 68.24. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.49. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 15.53 is 35.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #366 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bloomsbury Publishing has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bloomsbury Publishing's EV-to-FCF compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Bloomsbury Publishing ranks #366 out of 611 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Bloomsbury Publishing in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.49. Bloomsbury Publishing's value of 15.53 is 35.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Bloomsbury Publishing's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.23 to 68.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.44 vs. the industry median of 11.49, Bloomsbury Publishing 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.49, based on 611 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. Bloomsbury Publishing's current EV-to-FCF of 15.53 is 35.2% 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 Bloomsbury Publishing and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bloomsbury Publishing's current EV-to-FCF is 15.53, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 12.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bloomsbury Publishing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing (STU:5JZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.12, compared to a current price of €7.05 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 15.53, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 12.44 and 35.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.49. Bloomsbury Publishing's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 7 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (STU:5JZ), the current EV-to-FCF is 15.53 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 Bloomsbury Publishing (STU:5JZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bloomsbury Publishing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.05 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.12.
GuruFocus considers Bloomsbury Publishing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:5JZ:
EV-to-FCF: 15.53 (25% above median its 10-year median of 12.44)
GF Value™: €6.12 vs. price of €7.05 (15.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#366 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5JZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC is a publisher of books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals. It offers authors access to these multiple markets in multiple formats throughout the world in print, through e-books, digital downloads, and apps in schools, libraries, universities, and in terrestrial and internet bookshops. The company divisions are Consumer and Non-Consumer. Consumer division is split out into Children's Trade and Adult Trade; and Non-Consumer split between Academic and Professional, Education, Special Interest, and Content Services. It derives maximum revenue from the Consumer division segment. The company operates in the UK, North America, and other countries.
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