The historical rank and industry rank for Catering International Services's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALCIS'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.52 Med: 8.67 Max: 816.73
Current: 3.49
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Catering International Services was 816.73. The lowest was -7.52. And the median was 8.67.
XPAR:ALCIS's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 86.09% of 719
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 12.28
vs XPAR:ALCIS: 3.49
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.
Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) 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.
Catering International Services's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Catering International Services's share price for today is €19.20.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Catering International Services's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.130.
* 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.
Catering International Services EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Catering International Services EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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.
XPAR:ALCIS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Catering International Services'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.
Catering International Services EV-to-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Catering International Services's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Catering International Services's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Catering International Services's current Enterprise Value is €131.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Catering International Services's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €38.3 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.
Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) has a EV-to-FCF of 3.44 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Catering International Services and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 8.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #100 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Catering International Services' EV-to-FCF too high?
Catering International Services' current EV-to-FCF of 3.44 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 8.67. The Business Services industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.28. Catering International Services' value of 3.44 is 72% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #100 out of 719 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Catering International Services has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catering International Services' EV-to-FCF compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #100 out of 719 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Catering International Services in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.28. Catering International Services' value of 3.44 is 72% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.67 vs. the industry median of 12.28, Catering International Services 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 Business Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Business Services companies is 12.28, based on 719 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. Catering International Services's current EV-to-FCF of 3.44 is 72% 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 Catering International Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catering International Services's current EV-to-FCF is 3.44, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 8.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catering International Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.95, compared to a current price of €19.20 — trading 37.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 3.44, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 8.67 and 72% below the Business Services industry median of 12.28. Catering International Services' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS), the current EV-to-FCF is 3.44 as of Jul. 01, 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 Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catering International Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.20 is trading 37.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.95.
GuruFocus considers Catering International Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALCIS:
EV-to-FCF: 3.44 (60% below median its 10-year median of 8.67)
GF Value™: €13.95 vs. price of €19.20 (37.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72% below the Business Services median (#100 of 719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALCIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Catering International Services Business Description
Catering International Services is engaged in the business of providing catering accommodations and facilities management services for companies operating in difficult environments. The company is engaged in promoting the socio-economic development of local populations in countries where it operates and also integrated services with its core business. Its services portfolio consists of transport and supply, construction, engineering, multi-technical maintenance, waste management, housekeeping, collection, laundry etc. The company has Africa, Asia, Oceania, Middle East, South America and Commonwealth of independent states geographic segments. It derives the majority of its revenue from Africa segment.
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