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Dolby LaboratoriesSTU:FUO -0.46%76 EV-to-FCF is 16.39 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 22.31. GuruFocus rates STU:FUO with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €75.07 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 717 Business Services companies, Dolby Laboratories ranks worse than 60.39% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Dolby Laboratories's Enterprise Value is €3,630 Mil.
Dolby Laboratories's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €222 Mil. Therefore, Dolby Laboratories's EV-to-FCF for today is 16.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dolby Laboratories's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:FUO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.19 Med: 22.31 Max: 40.47
Current: 16.02
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Dolby Laboratories was 40.47. The lowest was 13.19. And the median was 22.31.
STU:FUO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 60.39% of 717
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.64
vs STU:FUO: 16.02
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.
Dolby Laboratories's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Dolby Laboratories's share price for today is €43.32.
Dolby Laboratories'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 €2.177.
* 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.
Dolby Laboratories EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Dolby Laboratories EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dolby Laboratories'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, Dolby Laboratories'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.
Dolby Laboratories EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Dolby Laboratories's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dolby Laboratories's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Dolby Laboratories's current Enterprise Value is €3,630 Mil.
Dolby Laboratories'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 €222 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.
Dolby Laboratories (STU:FUO) has a EV-to-FCF of 16.39 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 22.31. Over the past decade, Dolby Laboratories' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.19 to 40.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #433 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Dolby Laboratories' EV-to-FCF too high?
Dolby Laboratories' current EV-to-FCF of 16.39 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 22.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.19 to a high of 40.47. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.64. Dolby Laboratories' value of 16.39 is 29.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #433 out of 717 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dolby Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolby Laboratories' EV-to-FCF compare to AMTM and UNF?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Dolby Laboratories ranks #433 out of 717 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Dolby Laboratories in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.64. Dolby Laboratories' value of 16.39 is 29.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Dolby Laboratories' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.19 to 40.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.31 vs. the industry median of 12.64, Dolby Laboratories 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.64, based on 717 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. Dolby Laboratories's current EV-to-FCF of 16.39 is 29.7% 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 Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dolby Laboratories's current EV-to-FCF is 16.39, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 22.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolby Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories (STU:FUO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €75.07, compared to a current price of €43.32 — trading 42.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 16.39, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 22.31 and 29.7% above the Business Services industry median of 12.64. Dolby Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 2 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 Dolby Laboratories (STU:FUO), the current EV-to-FCF is 16.39 as of Jul. 14, 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 Dolby Laboratories (STU:FUO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €43.32 is trading 42.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €75.07.
GuruFocus considers Dolby Laboratories to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:FUO:
EV-to-FCF: 16.39 (27% below median its 10-year median of 22.31)
GF Value™: €75.07 vs. price of €43.32 (42.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% above the Business Services median (#433 of 717)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FUO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dolby Laboratories Inc. develops technologies that enhance audio and video capture, transmission, and playback, enabling high-quality experiences across movies, TV, music, sports, and more. The company designs and manufactures audio, imaging, accessibility, and related hardware and software mainly for cinema, including digital cinema servers and media encryption and packaging tools. It generates the majority of its revenue by licensing its technology, brand, and patents to device manufacturers and by selling cinema hardware and services. It operates as a single reportable segment, with revenue derived mainly from licensing and, to a lesser extent, from premium cinema technologies, across the United States and international markets.
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