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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Costamare's Enterprise Value is €2,585.3 Mil.
Costamare's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-110.9 Mil. Therefore, Costamare's EV-to-FCF for today is -23.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Costamare's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LCM'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -901.33 Med: 9.63 Max: 443.98
Current: -23.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Costamare was 443.98. The lowest was -901.33. And the median was 9.63.
STU:LCM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 660
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.52
vs STU:LCM: -23.85
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.
Costamare's share price for today is €13.20.
Costamare's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €2.268.
* 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.
Costamare EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Costamare EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Costamare'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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Costamare'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.
Costamare EV-to-FCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Costamare's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Costamare's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Costamare's current Enterprise Value is €2,585.3 Mil.
Costamare's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-110.9 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.
Costamare (STU:LCM) has a EV-to-FCF of -23.31 as of Sep. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Costamare and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Costamare ranks #999999 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Costamare's EV-to-FCF too high?
Costamare's current EV-to-FCF is -23.31. Based on the distribution chart, Costamare ranks #999999 out of 660 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Costamare has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Costamare's EV-to-FCF compare to SFL and GSL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Costamare ranks #999999 out of 660 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Costamare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.52. 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Transportation companies is 14.52, based on 660 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. 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 Costamare and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Costamare's current EV-to-FCF is -23.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Costamare stock overvalued right now?
Costamare (STU:LCM) has a current EV-to-FCF of -23.31. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.98, compared to a current price of €13.20 — trading 65.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -23.31. Costamare's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Costamare (STU:LCM), the current EV-to-FCF is -23.31 as of Sep. 02, 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 Costamare (STU:LCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costamare stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.20 is trading 65.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.98.
Key valuation signals for STU:LCM:
EV-to-FCF: -23.31
GF Value™: €7.98 vs. price of €13.20 (65.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Costamare Inc is an international owner and operator of containerships and dry bulk vessels. The company charter its containerships to the liner companies, providing transportation of containerized cargoes. It charter its dry bulk vessels to a wide variety of customers, providing transportation for dry bulk cargoes. The company's fleet of vessels includes Cosco Guangzhou, Cosco Ningbo, Cosco Yantian, Vantage, Valor, Valiant, Maersk Kobe, and others. The company provides services to ocean carriers that demand a high standard of safety and reliability. It generates a majority of its revenue from the United States of America.
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