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JCDecaux SEXPAR:DEC +1.01%85 EV-to-FCF is 8.38 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 11.24. GuruFocus rates XPAR:DEC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Media - Diversified companies, JCDecaux SE ranks better than 59.97% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, JCDecaux SE's Enterprise Value is €7,360 Mil.
JCDecaux SE's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €878 Mil. Therefore, JCDecaux SE's EV-to-FCF for today is 8.38.
The historical rank and industry rank for JCDecaux SE's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:DEC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.81 Med: 11.24 Max: 85.04
Current: 8.38
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of JCDecaux SE was 85.04. The lowest was 6.81. And the median was 11.24.
XPAR:DEC's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 59.97% of 612
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.365
vs XPAR:DEC: 8.38
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.
JCDecaux SE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
JCDecaux SE's share price for today is €21.96.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. JCDecaux SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.229.
* 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.
JCDecaux SE EV-to-FCF Related Terms
JCDecaux SE EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JCDecaux SE'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, JCDecaux SE'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.
JCDecaux SE EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, JCDecaux SE's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JCDecaux SE's EV-to-FCF falls into.
JCDecaux SE's current Enterprise Value is €7,360 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. JCDecaux SE's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €878 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.
JCDecaux SE (XPAR:DEC) has a EV-to-FCF of 8.38 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on JCDecaux SE and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 11.24. Over the past decade, JCDecaux SE's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.81 to 85.04. According to the industry distribution chart, JCDecaux SE ranks #245 out of 612 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is JCDecaux SE's EV-to-FCF too high?
JCDecaux SE's current EV-to-FCF of 8.38 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 11.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.81 to a high of 85.04. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.37. JCDecaux SE's value of 8.38 is 26.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JCDecaux SE ranks #245 out of 612 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JCDecaux SE has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JCDecaux SE's EV-to-FCF compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, JCDecaux SE ranks #245 out of 612 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts JCDecaux SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.37. JCDecaux SE's value of 8.38 is 26.3% below this benchmark. Historically, JCDecaux SE's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.81 to 85.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.24 vs. the industry median of 11.37, JCDecaux SE 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.37, based on 612 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. JCDecaux SE's current EV-to-FCF of 8.38 is 26.3% 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 JCDecaux SE and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JCDecaux SE's current EV-to-FCF is 8.38, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 11.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JCDecaux SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JCDecaux SE (XPAR:DEC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.35, compared to a current price of €21.96 — trading 7.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 8.38, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 11.24 and 26.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.37. JCDecaux SE's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 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 JCDecaux SE (XPAR:DEC), the current EV-to-FCF is 8.38 as of Jul. 25, 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 JCDecaux SE (XPAR:DEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JCDecaux SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.96 is trading 7.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €20.35.
GuruFocus considers JCDecaux SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:DEC:
EV-to-FCF: 8.38 (25% below median its 10-year median of 11.24)
GF Value™: €20.35 vs. price of €21.96 (7.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#245 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:DEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JCDecaux SE is an outdoor advertising company. The company focuses on three main business areas namely Street Furniture, Transport advertising, and Billboard advertising. Street furniture advertising relates to bus stop advertising, newspaper kiosks, public benches, and free-standing panels. Transport which focuses on advertising in land transport networks and airports and Billboard Advertising which concerns the marketing of billboards, neon-light billboards, and advertising wraps. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Street Furniture segment in the form of Advertising. The company has a geographical presence in Europe, Asia-Pacific, France, the Rest of the world, the United kingdom, and North America.
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