LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD) EV-to-FCF: 86.99 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 111% Above Median

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XJAM:LASD LASCO Distributors Ltd XJAM:LASD
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Price JMD3.00
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What is LASCO Distributors EV-to-FCF?

LASCO Distributors XJAM:LASD 35 EV-to-FCF is 86.99 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 111% above its 10-year median of 41.31. GuruFocus rates XJAM:LASD with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Retail - Defensive companies, LASCO Distributors ranks worse than 92.96% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, LASCO Distributors's Enterprise Value is JMD7,926 Mil. LASCO Distributors's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD91 Mil. Therefore, LASCO Distributors's EV-to-FCF for today is 86.99.

The historical rank and industry rank for LASCO Distributors's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

XJAM:LASD' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.36   Med: 41.31   Max: 166.12
Current: 86.99

During the past 2 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of LASCO Distributors was 166.12. The lowest was 14.36. And the median was 41.31.

XJAM:LASD's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
92.96% of 213 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.39 vs XJAM:LASD: 86.99

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 (2026-07-16), LASCO Distributors's stock price is JMD3.00. LASCO Distributors's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was JMD0.160. Therefore, LASCO Distributors's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 18.75.


LASCO Distributors  (XJAM:LASD) 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.

LASCO Distributors's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.00/0.160
=18.75

LASCO Distributors's share price for today is JMD3.00.
LASCO Distributors'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 JMD0.160.

* 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.


LASCO Distributors EV-to-FCF Related Terms


LASCO Distributors EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for LASCO Distributors'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.

LASCO Distributors EV-to-FCF Chart

LASCO Distributors Annual Data
Trend Mar24 Mar25
EV-to-FCF
69.77 152.22

LASCO Distributors Quarterly Data
Jun23 Sep23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Dec25
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial -121.65 102.03 14.46 152.22 -9.83

XJAM:LASD vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Food Distribution subindustry, LASCO Distributors'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.


LASCO Distributors EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, LASCO Distributors's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LASCO Distributors's EV-to-FCF falls into.


XJAM:LASD
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LASCO Distributors EV-to-FCF Calculation

LASCO Distributors's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=7926.394/91.118
=86.99

LASCO Distributors's current Enterprise Value is JMD7,926 Mil.
LASCO Distributors'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 JMD91 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 86.99 mean?
LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD) has a EV-to-FCF of 86.99 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on LASCO Distributors and its competitors. This is 111% above median its historical median of 41.31. Over the past decade, LASCO Distributors' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.36 to 166.12. According to the industry distribution chart, LASCO Distributors ranks #198 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is LASCO Distributors' EV-to-FCF too high?
LASCO Distributors' current EV-to-FCF of 86.99 is 111% above median its 10-year median of 41.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.36 to a high of 166.12. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.39. LASCO Distributors' value of 86.99 is 430.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LASCO Distributors ranks #198 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LASCO Distributors has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LASCO Distributors' EV-to-FCF compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, LASCO Distributors ranks #198 out of 213 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places LASCO Distributors in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.39. LASCO Distributors' value of 86.99 is 430.8% above this benchmark. Historically, LASCO Distributors' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 14.36 to 166.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.31 vs. the industry median of 16.39, LASCO Distributors 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 16.39, 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. LASCO Distributors's current EV-to-FCF of 86.99 is 430.8% 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 LASCO Distributors and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LASCO Distributors's current EV-to-FCF is 86.99, which is 111% above median its own 10-year median of 41.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LASCO Distributors stock overvalued right now?
LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD) has a current EV-to-FCF of 86.99. The current EV-to-FCF is 86.99, which is 111% above median its 10-year median of 41.31 and 430.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.39. LASCO Distributors' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 2 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 LASCO Distributors (XJAM:LASD), the current EV-to-FCF is 86.99 as of Jul. 16, 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.

LASCO Distributors Business Description

Address 27 Red Hills Road, Kingston, JAM, 10
LASCO Distributors Ltd is engaged in marketing and distribution. The company markets, sells, and distributes consumer and pharmaceutical brands and products that meet consumers' needs for nutrition, hygiene, and healthcare in Jamaica and several international markets. It has two reportable segments: Consumer Division and Pharmaceutical Division. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Consumer Division, which offers nutrition, food, beverage, and home and personal care products through brands like Lasco Baby, Lasco Meal Solutions, Salada, Mountain Peak, and others.
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