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FountainXBRU:FOU 66 EV-to-FCF is 5.11 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 7.41. GuruFocus rates XBRU:FOU with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Retail - Defensive companies, Fountain ranks better than 85.92% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Fountain's Enterprise Value is €13.02 Mil.
Fountain's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.55 Mil. Therefore, Fountain's EV-to-FCF for today is 5.11.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fountain's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XBRU:FOU'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.35 Med: 7.41 Max: 16.95
Current: 5.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Fountain was 16.95. The lowest was -22.35. And the median was 7.41.
XBRU:FOU's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 85.92% of 213
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.77
vs XBRU:FOU: 5.11
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.
Fountain's share price for today is €1.40.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fountain's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.150.
* 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.
Fountain EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Fountain EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fountain'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Fountain'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.
Fountain EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fountain's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fountain's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Fountain's current Enterprise Value is €13.02 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fountain's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.55 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.
Fountain (XBRU:FOU) has a EV-to-FCF of 5.11 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Fountain and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 7.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Fountain ranks #30 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Fountain's EV-to-FCF too high?
Fountain's current EV-to-FCF of 5.11 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 7.41. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.77. Fountain's value of 5.11 is 69.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fountain ranks #30 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fountain has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fountain's EV-to-FCF compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Fountain ranks #30 out of 213 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Fountain in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.77. Fountain's value of 5.11 is 69.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.41 vs. the industry median of 16.77, Fountain has consistently been below 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 16.77, based on 213 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. Fountain's current EV-to-FCF of 5.11 is 69.5% 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 Fountain and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fountain's current EV-to-FCF is 5.11, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 7.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fountain stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountain (XBRU:FOU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.38, compared to a current price of €1.40 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 5.11, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 7.41 and 69.5% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.77. Fountain's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Fountain (XBRU:FOU), the current EV-to-FCF is 5.11 as of Jul. 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 Fountain (XBRU:FOU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountain stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.40 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.38.
GuruFocus considers Fountain to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XBRU:FOU:
EV-to-FCF: 5.11 (31% below median its 10-year median of 7.41)
GF Value™: €1.38 vs. price of €1.40 (1.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.5% below the Retail - Defensive median (#30 of 213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRU:FOU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fountain SA markets coffee and other beverage dispensing machines intended mainly for businesses. The Group distributes its products through its subsidiaries, but also through a network of independent distributors.
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