TLYS (Tilly's) EV-to-FCF: 66.55 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — 727% Above Median

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TLYS Tilly's Inc TLYS
52 GF Score
Price $3.84
GF Value $4.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Tilly's EV-to-FCF?

Tilly's TLYS -0.78% 52 EV-to-FCF is 66.55 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 727% above its 10-year median of 8.05. GuruFocus rates TLYS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Retail - Cyclical companies, Tilly's ranks worse than 90.05% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Tilly's's Enterprise Value is $251.8 Mil. Tilly's's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $3.8 Mil. Therefore, Tilly's's EV-to-FCF for today is 66.55.

The historical rank and industry rank for Tilly's's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

TLYS' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -474.07   Med: 8.05   Max: 93.46
Current: 66.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Tilly's was 93.46. The lowest was -474.07. And the median was 8.05.

TLYS's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
90.05% of 774 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.72 vs TLYS: 66.55

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.

As of today (2026-07-21), Tilly's's stock price is $3.84. Tilly's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.110. Therefore, Tilly's's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Tilly's  (NYSE:TLYS) 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.

Tilly's's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.84/-0.110
=At Loss

Tilly's's share price for today is $3.84.
Tilly's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.110.

* 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.


Tilly's EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Tilly's EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tilly's'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.

Tilly's EV-to-FCF Chart

Tilly's Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EV-to-FCF
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Tilly's Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.20 -6.86 -13.12 -286.83 68.41

TLYS vs AKA, RENT, DLTH: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Tilly's'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.


Tilly's EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Tilly's's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Tilly's's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Tilly's EV-to-FCF Calculation

Tilly's's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=251.839/3.784
=66.55

Tilly's's current Enterprise Value is $251.8 Mil.
Tilly's's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 66.55 mean?
Tilly's (TLYS) has a EV-to-FCF of 66.55 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Tilly's and its competitors. This is 727% above median its historical median of 8.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Tilly's ranks #697 out of 774 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Tilly's' EV-to-FCF too high?
Tilly's' current EV-to-FCF of 66.55 is 727% above median its 10-year median of 8.05. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.72. Tilly's' value of 66.55 is 385.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tilly's ranks #697 out of 774 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tilly's has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tilly's' EV-to-FCF compare to AKA and RENT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Tilly's ranks #697 out of 774 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Tilly's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.72. Tilly's' value of 66.55 is 385.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.05 vs. the industry median of 13.72, Tilly's 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.72, based on 774 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. Tilly's's current EV-to-FCF of 66.55 is 385.1% 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 Tilly's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tilly's's current EV-to-FCF is 66.55, which is 727% above median its own 10-year median of 8.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tilly's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tilly's (TLYS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.23, compared to a current price of $3.84 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 66.55, which is 727% above median its 10-year median of 8.05 and 385.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.72. Tilly's' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Tilly's (TLYS), the current EV-to-FCF is 66.55 as of Jul. 21, 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 Tilly's (TLYS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tilly's stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.84 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.23. GuruFocus considers Tilly's to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TLYS:

  • EV-to-FCF: 66.55 (727% above median its 10-year median of 8.05)
  • GF Value™: $4.23 vs. price of $3.84 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 385.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#697 of 774)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TLYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Tilly's Business Description

Address 10 Whatney, Irvine, CA, USA, 92618
Tilly's Inc works as a specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young men, young women, boys, and girls. It offers an unparalleled selection of relevant brands, styles, colors, sizes, and price points. It delivers branded fashion and core styles for tops, outerwear, bottoms, and dresses. It also provides backpacks, hats, sunglasses, headphones, handbags, watches, and jewelry. It markets its products under the brand names of Vans, RVCA, Adidas, Nike SB, and Hurley, among others. It operates its stores in malls, lifestyle centers, power centers, community centers, outlet centers, street-front locations, and also through e-commerce.
52GF Score

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