TescoTSCDF -0.48%80 EV-to-FCF is 17.67 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 16.14. GuruFocus rates TSCDF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Retail - Defensive companies, Tesco ranks worse than 52.86% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Tesco's Enterprise Value is $53,431 Mil.
Tesco's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $3,024 Mil. Therefore, Tesco's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tesco's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSCDF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.36 Med: 16.14 Max: 42.27
Current: 17.87
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Tesco was 42.27. The lowest was -53.36. And the median was 16.14.
TSCDF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 52.86% of 210
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.525
vs TSCDF: 17.87
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 (2026-07-04), Tesco's stock price is $6.28.
Tesco's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.366. Therefore, Tesco's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.16.
Tesco (OTCPK:TSCDF) 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.
Tesco's share price for today is $6.28.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tesco's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.366.
* 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.
Tesco EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Tesco EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tesco'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 Grocery Stores subindustry, Tesco'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.
Tesco EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Tesco's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tesco's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Tesco's current Enterprise Value is $53,431 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Tesco's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $3,024 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.
Tesco (TSCDF) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.67 as of Jul. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Tesco and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #111 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Tesco's EV-to-FCF too high?
Tesco's current EV-to-FCF of 17.67 is near median its 10-year median of 16.14. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.53. Tesco's value of 17.67 is 6.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tesco ranks #111 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tesco has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tesco's EV-to-FCF compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Tesco ranks #111 out of 210 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Tesco in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.53. Tesco's value of 17.67 is 6.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.14 vs. the industry median of 16.53, Tesco 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.53, based on 210 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. Tesco's current EV-to-FCF of 17.67 is 6.9% 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 Tesco and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tesco's current EV-to-FCF is 17.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco (TSCDF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.38, compared to a current price of $6.28 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.14 and 6.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.53. Tesco's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 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 Tesco (TSCDF), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.67 as of Jul. 04, 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 Tesco (TSCDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tesco stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.28 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.38.
GuruFocus considers Tesco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSCDF:
EV-to-FCF: 17.67 (near median its 10-year median of 16.14)
GF Value™: $5.38 vs. price of $6.28 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#111 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSCDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tesco is a large food retailer, operating thousands of stores in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. The majority of Tesco's sales are from the UK, where the firm has over 24% market share, more than double the second-largest peer, Sainsbury's, according to Euromonitor. Tesco also holds 30% e-grocery market share in the UK, holding a dominant position online. Tesco gained exposure to the cash-and-carry and out-of-home delivery industries with the GBP 4 billion acquisition of Booker in 2018.
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