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AvanteTSXV:XX +1.11%57 EV-to-FCF is 215.94 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 7928% above its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates TSXV:XX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 Business Services companies, Avante ranks worse than 97.08% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Avante's Enterprise Value is C$45.13 Mil.
Avante's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was C$0.21 Mil. Therefore, Avante's EV-to-FCF for today is 215.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avante's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:XX'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -739.77 Med: 2.69 Max: 6237.43
Current: 210.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Avante was 6237.43. The lowest was -739.77. And the median was 2.69.
TSXV:XX's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 97.08% of 718
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.625
vs TSXV:XX: 210.84
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 (2026-07-15), Avante's stock price is C$1.82.
Avante's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was C$-0.024. Therefore, Avante's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
Avante (TSXV:XX) 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.
Avante's share price for today is C$1.82.
Avante's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-0.024.
* 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.
Avante EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Avante EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avante'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 Security & Protection Services subindustry, Avante'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.
Avante EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avante's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avante's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Avante's current Enterprise Value is C$45.13 Mil.
Avante's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$0.21 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.
Avante (TSXV:XX) has a EV-to-FCF of 215.94 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Avante and its competitors. This is 7928% above median its historical median of 2.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Avante ranks #697 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 97.1%.
Is Avante's EV-to-FCF too high?
Avante's current EV-to-FCF of 215.94 is 7928% above median its 10-year median of 2.69. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.63. Avante's value of 215.94 is 1610.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avante ranks #697 out of 718 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Avante has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avante's EV-to-FCF compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Avante ranks #697 out of 718 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Avante in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.63. Avante's value of 215.94 is 1610.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 12.63, Avante 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.63, based on 718 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. Avante's current EV-to-FCF of 215.94 is 1610.4% 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 Avante and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avante's current EV-to-FCF is 215.94, which is 7928% above median its own 10-year median of 2.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avante stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avante (TSXV:XX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.25, compared to a current price of C$1.82 — trading 45.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 215.94, which is 7928% above median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 1610.4% above the Business Services industry median of 12.63. Avante's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Avante (TSXV:XX), the current EV-to-FCF is 215.94 as of Jul. 15, 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 Avante (TSXV:XX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avante stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$1.82 is trading 45.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.25.
GuruFocus considers Avante to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:XX:
EV-to-FCF: 215.94 (7928% above median its 10-year median of 2.69)
GF Value™: C$1.25 vs. price of C$1.82 (45.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1610.4% above the Business Services median (#697 of 718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:XX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avante Corp is engaged in the provision of security, monitoring, system integration, and technology solutions. Its reportable segments are Avante Security and NSSG. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Avante Security segment, which provides premium security services for residential customers in Toronto and Muskoka, Ontario. Avante Security's business provides a complete offering ranging from system design, sales, installations, and monitoring to services such as alarm response and patrols, personal protection, house staff training, and secure transportation. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Canada, and the rest from the USA, Egypt, Ukraine, Germany, and other markets.
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