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Springer Nature AG KGaAXTER:SPG +1.66%44 EV-to-FCF is 10.08 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 11.05. GuruFocus rates XTER:SPG with a GF Score™ of 44/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 603 Media - Diversified companies, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks better than 55.89% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Springer Nature AG KGaA's Enterprise Value is €5,244 Mil.
Springer Nature AG KGaA's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €520 Mil. Therefore, Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF for today is 10.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:SPG'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.25 Med: 11.05 Max: 18.92
Current: 10.08
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Springer Nature AG KGaA was 18.92. The lowest was 8.25. And the median was 11.05.
XTER:SPG's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 55.89% of 603
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.84
vs XTER:SPG: 10.08
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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Springer Nature AG KGaA's share price for today is €20.25.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Springer Nature AG KGaA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.800.
* 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.
* 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 Publishing subindustry, Springer Nature AG KGaA'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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current Enterprise Value is €5,244 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Springer Nature AG KGaA's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €520 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.
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a EV-to-FCF of 10.08 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.05. Over the past decade, Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 8.25 to 18.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #266 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 44.1%.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF too high?
Springer Nature AG KGaA's current EV-to-FCF of 10.08 is near median its 10-year median of 11.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.25 to a high of 18.92. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.84. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 10.08 is 14.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #266 out of 603 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Springer Nature AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Springer Nature AG KGaA's EV-to-FCF compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Springer Nature AG KGaA ranks #266 out of 603 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Springer Nature AG KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.84. Springer Nature AG KGaA's value of 10.08 is 14.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Springer Nature AG KGaA's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 8.25 to 18.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.05 vs. the industry median of 11.84, Springer Nature AG KGaA 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 11.84, based on 603 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. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current EV-to-FCF of 10.08 is 14.9% 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Springer Nature AG KGaA's current EV-to-FCF is 10.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Springer Nature AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG) has a current EV-to-FCF of 10.08. The current EV-to-FCF is 10.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.05 and 14.9% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.84. Springer Nature AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 6 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 Springer Nature AG KGaA (XTER:SPG), the current EV-to-FCF is 10.08 as of Aug. 09, 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.
Springer Nature AG & Co KGaA is a research, educational, and professional publisher providing content to communities through a range of platforms, products, and services. It offers journals, books, platforms, databases & and solutions. The company includes three Segments: Research, Education, and Health. The company operates in the Americas, APAC, Germany, and Other EMEA regions. The majority of revenue is generated from the research segment in America.
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