Global PaymentsSTU:GLO +0.87%82 EV-to-FCF is 38.80 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 29.44. GuruFocus rates STU:GLO with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €111.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 720 Business Services companies, Global Payments ranks worse than 82.08% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Global Payments's Enterprise Value is €35,215 Mil.
Global Payments's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €908 Mil. Therefore, Global Payments's EV-to-FCF for today is 38.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Payments's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GLO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.18 Med: 29.44 Max: 456.11
Current: 37.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Global Payments was 456.11. The lowest was 13.18. And the median was 29.44.
STU:GLO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 82.08% of 720
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.47
vs STU:GLO: 37.80
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.
Global Payments's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Global Payments's share price for today is €69.20.
Global Payments'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 €-1.807.
* 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.
Global Payments EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Global Payments EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Payments'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, Global Payments'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.
Global Payments EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Payments's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Payments's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Global Payments's current Enterprise Value is €35,215 Mil.
Global Payments'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 €908 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.
Global Payments (STU:GLO) has a EV-to-FCF of 38.80 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Global Payments and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 29.44. Over the past decade, Global Payments' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.18 to 456.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #591 out of 720 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is Global Payments' EV-to-FCF too high?
Global Payments' current EV-to-FCF of 38.80 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 29.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.18 to a high of 456.11. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.47. Global Payments' value of 38.80 is 211.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #591 out of 720 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Payments has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Payments' EV-to-FCF compare to ULS and ARMK?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Global Payments ranks #591 out of 720 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Global Payments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.47. Global Payments' value of 38.80 is 211.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Payments' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 13.18 to 456.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.44 vs. the industry median of 12.47, Global Payments 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 12.47, based on 720 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. Global Payments's current EV-to-FCF of 38.80 is 211.1% 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 Global Payments and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Payments's current EV-to-FCF is 38.80, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 29.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments (STU:GLO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €111.84, compared to a current price of €69.20 — trading 38.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 38.80, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 29.44 and 211.1% above the Business Services industry median of 12.47. Global Payments' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Global Payments (STU:GLO), the current EV-to-FCF is 38.80 as of Jul. 05, 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 Global Payments (STU:GLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €69.20 is trading 38.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €111.84.
GuruFocus considers Global Payments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:GLO:
EV-to-FCF: 38.80 (32% above median its 10-year median of 29.44)
GF Value™: €111.84 vs. price of €69.20 (38.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 211.1% above the Business Services median (#591 of 720)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Payments is a leading provider of payment processing and software solutions and historically focused on serving small and midsize merchants. The Worldpay acquisition pushes the company into the large merchant space and expands the company's international operations. Following the Worldpay acquisition, the company will process almost $4 trilliion in payment volume.
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