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PLS GroupSTU:PLR -4.36%65 EV-to-FCF is 15.34 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:PLR with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 440 Metals & Mining companies, PLS Group ranks worse than 227272.5% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, PLS Group's Enterprise Value is €9,511.0 Mil.
PLS Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €620.0 Mil. Therefore, PLS Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 15.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLS Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PLR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5627.08 Med: -5.11 Max: 31.17
Current: 15.2
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of PLS Group was 31.17. The lowest was -5627.08. And the median was -5.11.
STU:PLR's EV-to-FCF is not ranked
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 22.055
vs STU:PLR: 15.20
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.
PLS Group's share price for today is €3.1565.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PLS Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.098.
* 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.
PLS Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
PLS Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLS 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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PLS 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.
PLS Group EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PLS Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLS Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
PLS Group's current Enterprise Value is €9,511.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PLS Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €620.0 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.
PLS Group (STU:PLR) has a EV-to-FCF of 15.34 as of Aug. 26, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on PLS Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #999999 out of 440 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is PLS Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
PLS Group's current EV-to-FCF is 15.34. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.06. PLS Group's value of 15.34 is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #999999 out of 440 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PLS Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Group's EV-to-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #999999 out of 440 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places PLS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.06. PLS Group's value of 15.34 is 30.4% below 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 22.06, based on 440 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. PLS Group's current EV-to-FCF of 15.34 is 30.4% 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 PLS Group and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLS Group's current EV-to-FCF is 15.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group (STU:PLR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.31, compared to a current price of €3.16 — trading 141% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 15.34 and 30.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 22.06. PLS Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 PLS Group (STU:PLR), the current EV-to-FCF is 15.34 as of Aug. 26, 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 PLS Group (STU:PLR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.16 is trading 141% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.31.
GuruFocus considers PLS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PLR:
EV-to-FCF: 15.34
GF Value™: €1.31 vs. price of €3.16 (141% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#999999 of 440)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PLR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLS is a mining and exploration company with operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Its primary asset is its Pilgangoora lithium spodumene mine and concentrator. Smaller operations produce tantalite, a byproduct of lithium processing. Pilgangoora lithium mine has approximately 25 years of mine life remaining.
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