Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) EV-to-FCF: 4.71 (As of Jul. 28, 2026) — 42% Below Median

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XBRV:SNTS Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL XBRV:SNTS
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Price XOF31,010.00
GF Value XOF27,269.07
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL EV-to-FCF?

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL XBRV:SNTS -1.54% 100 EV-to-FCF is 4.71 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 8.17. GuruFocus rates XBRV:SNTS with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF27,269.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 251 Telecommunication Services companies, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks better than 90.84% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Enterprise Value is XOF1,712,863 Mil. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF363,956 Mil. Therefore, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's EV-to-FCF for today is 4.71.

The historical rank and industry rank for Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

XBRV:SNTS' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.25   Med: 8.17   Max: 18.63
Current: 4.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL was 18.63. The lowest was 4.25. And the median was 8.17.

XBRV:SNTS's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
90.84% of 251 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 15.1 vs XBRV:SNTS: 4.71

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 (2026-07-28), Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's stock price is XOF31010.00. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF3420.000. Therefore, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.07.


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL  (XBRV:SNTS) 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.

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=31010.00/3420.000
=9.07

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's share price for today is XOF31010.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF3420.000.

* 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.


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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.

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL EV-to-FCF Chart

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Semi-Annual Data
Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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XBRV:SNTS vs VZ, TMUS, T: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL'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.


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL EV-to-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL EV-to-FCF Calculation

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1712863.000/363956
=4.71

Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current Enterprise Value is XOF1,712,863 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF363,956 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 4.71 mean?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) has a EV-to-FCF of 4.71 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 8.17. Over the past decade, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.25 to 18.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #23 out of 251 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's EV-to-FCF too high?
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current EV-to-FCF of 4.71 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 8.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.25 to a high of 18.63. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.10. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 4.71 is 68.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #23 out of 251 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's EV-to-FCF compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL ranks #23 out of 251 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.10. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's value of 4.71 is 68.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.25 to 18.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.17 vs. the industry median of 15.10, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 15.10, based on 251 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. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current EV-to-FCF of 4.71 is 68.8% 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's current EV-to-FCF is 4.71, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 8.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF27,269.07, compared to a current price of XOF31,010.00 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 4.71, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 8.17 and 68.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 15.10. Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 7 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS), the current EV-to-FCF is 4.71 as of Jul. 28, 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 Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL (XBRV:SNTS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of XOF31,010.00 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF27,269.07. GuruFocus considers Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XBRV:SNTS:

  • EV-to-FCF: 4.71 (42% below median its 10-year median of 8.17)
  • GF Value™: XOF27,269.07 vs. price of XOF31,010.00 (13.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#23 of 251)

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


Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL Business Description

Address Northern Relief Road (VDN, Keur Gorgui district, Dakar, SEN
Societe Nationale des Telecommunications SONATEL provides telecommunications solutions in the areas of fixed, mobile, Internet, television and data serving individuals and businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from Mobile including data services ad geographically from Africa.
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