Coursera (STU:90E) EV-to-FCF: 12.62 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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STU:90E Coursera Inc STU:90E
52 GF Score
Price €4.85
GF Value €9.65
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Coursera EV-to-FCF?

Coursera STU:90E -2.63% 52 EV-to-FCF is 12.62 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:90E with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 197 Education companies, Coursera ranks worse than 62.44% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Coursera's Enterprise Value is €744.0 Mil. Coursera's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €58.9 Mil. Therefore, Coursera's EV-to-FCF for today is 12.62.

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

STU:90E' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1063.47   Med: -18.16   Max: 176
Current: 12.37

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Coursera was 176.00. The lowest was -1063.47. And the median was -18.16.

STU:90E's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
62.44% of 197 companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 9.33 vs STU:90E: 12.37

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 (2026-07-16), Coursera's stock price is €4.853. Coursera's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.327. Therefore, Coursera's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Coursera  (STU:90E) 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.

Coursera's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4.853/-0.327
=At Loss

Coursera's share price for today is €4.853.
Coursera'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 €-0.327.

* 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.


Coursera EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Coursera EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Coursera'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.

Coursera EV-to-FCF Chart

Coursera Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -224.10 -18.95 172.41 8.28 4.97

Coursera 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 3.84 6.77 11.15 4.97 2.86

STU:90E vs LINC, STRA, MH: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Coursera'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.


Coursera EV-to-FCF vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coursera's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Coursera EV-to-FCF Calculation

Coursera's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=743.988/58.933
=12.62

Coursera's current Enterprise Value is €744.0 Mil.
Coursera'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 €58.9 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 12.62 mean?
Coursera (STU:90E) has a EV-to-FCF of 12.62 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Coursera and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Coursera ranks #123 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 62.4%.
Is Coursera's EV-to-FCF too high?
Coursera's current EV-to-FCF is 12.62. The Education industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.33. Coursera's value of 12.62 is 35.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coursera ranks #123 out of 197 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Coursera has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coursera's EV-to-FCF compare to LINC and STRA?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Coursera ranks #123 out of 197 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Coursera in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.33. Coursera's value of 12.62 is 35.3% 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 Education company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Education companies is 9.33, 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. Coursera's current EV-to-FCF of 12.62 is 35.3% 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 Coursera and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coursera's current EV-to-FCF is 12.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coursera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coursera (STU:90E) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.65, compared to a current price of €4.85 — trading 49.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.62 and 35.3% above the Education industry median of 9.33. Coursera's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Coursera (STU:90E), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.62 as of Jul. 16, 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 Coursera (STU:90E) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coursera stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €4.85 is trading 49.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.65. GuruFocus considers Coursera to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:90E:

  • EV-to-FCF: 12.62
  • GF Value™: €9.65 vs. price of €4.85 (49.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 35.3% above the Education median (#123 of 197)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:90E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Coursera Business Description

Address 2440 West El Camino Real, Suite 500, Mountain View, CA, USA, 94040
Coursera Inc is an online learning platform that connects learners, educators, and institutions with the goal of providing educational content that is affordable, accessible, and relevant. It combines content, data, and technology into a single, unified platform that is customizable and extensible to both individual learners and institutions. The company operates through two reporting segments: Consumer and Enterprise. The majority of revenue is generated from the Consumer segment. The consumer segment targets individual learners seeking to obtain hands-on learning, gain valuable job skills, receive professional-level certifications, and otherwise increase their knowledge to start or advance their careers.
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