A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) EV-to-FCF: 26.07 (As of Jul. 03, 2026) — 20% Below Median


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What is A&W Food Services of Canada EV-to-FCF?

A&W Food Services of Canada TSX:AW +0.08% 16 EV-to-FCF is 26.07 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 32.68. GuruFocus rates TSX:AW with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 277 Restaurants companies, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks worse than 67.87% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, A&W Food Services of Canada's Enterprise Value is C$1,768.8 Mil. A&W Food Services of Canada's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$67.9 Mil. Therefore, A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-FCF for today is 26.07.

The historical rank and industry rank for A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:AW' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20   Med: 32.68   Max: 51.08
Current: 26.07

During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of A&W Food Services of Canada was 51.08. The lowest was 20.00. And the median was 32.68.

TSX:AW's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
67.87% of 277 companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.4 vs TSX:AW: 26.07

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 (2026-07-03), A&W Food Services of Canada's stock price is C$36.62. A&W Food Services of Canada's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2.339. Therefore, A&W Food Services of Canada's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.66.


A&W Food Services of Canada  (TSX:AW) 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.

A&W Food Services of Canada's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=36.62/2.339
=15.66

A&W Food Services of Canada's share price for today is C$36.62.
A&W Food Services of Canada'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 C$2.339.

* 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.


A&W Food Services of Canada EV-to-FCF Related Terms


A&W Food Services of Canada EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for A&W Food Services of Canada'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.

A&W Food Services of Canada EV-to-FCF Chart

A&W Food Services of Canada Annual Data
Trend Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
0.00 0.00 30.04 33.15

A&W Food Services of Canada Quarterly Data
Dec22 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 35.53 39.41 50.11 33.15 26.30

TSX:AW vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Restaurants subindustry, A&W Food Services of Canada'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.


A&W Food Services of Canada EV-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry

For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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A&W Food Services of Canada EV-to-FCF Calculation

A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1768.803/67.85
=26.07

A&W Food Services of Canada's current Enterprise Value is C$1,768.8 Mil.
A&W Food Services of Canada'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 C$67.9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 26.07 mean?
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) has a EV-to-FCF of 26.07 as of Jul. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on A&W Food Services of Canada and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 32.68. Over the past decade, A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 20.00 to 51.08. According to the industry distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #188 out of 277 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-FCF too high?
A&W Food Services of Canada's current EV-to-FCF of 26.07 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 32.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.00 to a high of 51.08. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.40. A&W Food Services of Canada's value of 26.07 is 49.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #188 out of 277 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, A&W Food Services of Canada has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does A&W Food Services of Canada's EV-to-FCF compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, A&W Food Services of Canada ranks #188 out of 277 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places A&W Food Services of Canada in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.40. A&W Food Services of Canada's value of 26.07 is 49.8% above this benchmark. Historically, A&W Food Services of Canada's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 20.00 to 51.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.68 vs. the industry median of 17.40, A&W Food Services of Canada 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.40, based on 277 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. A&W Food Services of Canada's current EV-to-FCF of 26.07 is 49.8% 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 A&W Food Services of Canada and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. A&W Food Services of Canada's current EV-to-FCF is 26.07, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 32.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is A&W Food Services of Canada stock overvalued right now?
A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW) has a current EV-to-FCF of 26.07. The current EV-to-FCF is 26.07, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 32.68 and 49.8% above the Restaurants industry median of 17.40. A&W Food Services of Canada's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 A&W Food Services of Canada (TSX:AW), the current EV-to-FCF is 26.07 as of Jul. 03, 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.

A&W Food Services of Canada Business Description

Other Exchanges 75X:Germany
Address 171 West Esplanade, Suite 300, North Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7M 3K9
A&W Food Services of Canada Inc is in the business of developing and franchising quick service restaurants in Canada and owns the A&W trademarks used in the A&W quick service restaurant business in Canada. The Company also has one geographic segment as all assets and operations are in Canada.
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