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Louis Hachette GroupSTU:CW3 +2.39%22 EV-to-FCF is 6.35 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 6.50. GuruFocus rates STU:CW3 with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 Business Services companies, Louis Hachette Group ranks better than 75.07% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Louis Hachette Group's Enterprise Value is €6,834 Mil.
Louis Hachette Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,076 Mil. Therefore, Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 6.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CW3'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.19 Med: 6.5 Max: 42.27
Current: 6.3
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Louis Hachette Group was 42.27. The lowest was 6.19. And the median was 6.50.
STU:CW3's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 75.07% of 718
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.915
vs STU:CW3: 6.30
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.
Louis Hachette Group (STU:CW3) 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.
Louis Hachette Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Louis Hachette Group's share price for today is €1.759.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Louis Hachette Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.020.
* 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.
Louis Hachette Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Louis Hachette Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Louis Hachette Group'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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, Louis Hachette Group'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.
Louis Hachette Group EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Louis Hachette Group's current Enterprise Value is €6,834 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Louis Hachette Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,076 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.
Louis Hachette Group (STU:CW3) has a EV-to-FCF of 6.35 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Louis Hachette Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.50. Over the past decade, Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.19 to 42.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Louis Hachette Group ranks #179 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
Louis Hachette Group's current EV-to-FCF of 6.35 is near median its 10-year median of 6.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.19 to a high of 42.27. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.92. Louis Hachette Group's value of 6.35 is 50.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Louis Hachette Group ranks #179 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Louis Hachette Group has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Louis Hachette Group's EV-to-FCF compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Louis Hachette Group ranks #179 out of 718 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Louis Hachette Group in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.92. Louis Hachette Group's value of 6.35 is 50.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Louis Hachette Group's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.19 to 42.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.50 vs. the industry median of 12.92, Louis Hachette Group has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.92, based on 718 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. Louis Hachette Group's current EV-to-FCF of 6.35 is 50.8% below 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 Louis Hachette Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Louis Hachette Group's current EV-to-FCF is 6.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Louis Hachette Group stock overvalued right now?
Louis Hachette Group (STU:CW3) has a current EV-to-FCF of 6.35. The current EV-to-FCF is 6.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.50 and 50.8% below the Business Services industry median of 12.92. Louis Hachette Group's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 6 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 Louis Hachette Group (STU:CW3), the current EV-to-FCF is 6.35 as of Jul. 29, 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.
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