GLDAF (GlobalData) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $1.74 (As of Aug. 26, 2026)

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GLDAF GlobalData PLC GLDAF
80 GF Score
Price $1.14
GF Value $3.31
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is GlobalData Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF?

GlobalData GLDAF 80 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $1.74 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates GLDAF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.31 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 687 Business Services companies, GlobalData ranks better than 65.94% on this metric.

Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.

As of today (2026-08-26), GlobalData's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $1.74. The stock price of GlobalData is $1.135. Therefore, GlobalData's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.7.

The historical rank and industry rank for GlobalData's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:

GLDAF' s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 3.46   Max: 5.8
Current: 0.65

During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of GlobalData was 5.80. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 3.46.

GLDAF's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than
65.94% of 687 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.87 vs GLDAF: 0.65

GlobalData  (OTCPK:GLDAF) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation

The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.

Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.

GlobalData's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as

Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF=Share Price/Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=1.135/1.6596663750929
=0.68

* 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.


GlobalData Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms


GlobalData Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GlobalData's Intrinsic Value: Projected 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.

GlobalData Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart

GlobalData Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.82 1.71 1.32

GlobalData Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.82 0.00 1.71 0.00 1.32

GLDAF vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison

For the Consulting Services subindustry, GlobalData's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-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.


GlobalData Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, GlobalData's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GlobalData's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.


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GlobalData Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation

Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.

The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.

This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF = ( Growth Multiple * Free Cash Flow (6 year avg) + 0.8 * Total Stockholders Equity (most recent) ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

In the case of negative Total Stockholders Equity, the following formula is used (see Explanation section below for the reason):

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF = ( Growth Multiple * Free Cash Flow (6 year avg) + Total Stockholders Equity (most recent) / 0.8 ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)


Add all the Free Cash Flow together and divide 6 will get GlobalData's Free Cash Flow(6 year avg) = $61.83.

GlobalData's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for today is calculated as

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF=(Growth Multiple*Free Cash Flow (6 year avg)+Total Stockholders Equity (Dec25)*0.8)/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=(14.862653310476*61.829142857143+406.426*0.8)/749.600
=1.66

* 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.

What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $1.74 mean?
GlobalData (GLDAF) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $1.74 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on GlobalData and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #234 out of 687 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is GlobalData's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
GlobalData's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $1.74. The Business Services industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.87. GlobalData's value of $1.74 is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #234 out of 687 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GlobalData has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GlobalData's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, GlobalData ranks #234 out of 687 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This puts GlobalData in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.87. GlobalData's value of $1.74 is 100% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Business Services company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Business Services companies is 0.87, based on 687 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GlobalData's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $1.74 is 100% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on GlobalData and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GlobalData's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $1.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GlobalData stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData (GLDAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.31, compared to a current price of $1.14 — trading 65.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $1.74 and 100% above the Business Services industry median of 0.87. GlobalData's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GlobalData (GLDAF), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $1.74 as of Aug. 26, 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 GlobalData (GLDAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GlobalData stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.14 is trading 65.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.31. GuruFocus considers GlobalData to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GLDAF:

  • Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $1.74
  • GF Value™: $3.31 vs. price of $1.14 (65.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 100% above the Business Services median (#234 of 687)

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


GlobalData Business Description

Other Exchanges DATAl:UKDATA:UKYK6:Germany
Address John Carpenter Street, John Carpenter House, London, GBR, EC4Y 0AN
GlobalData PLC is engaged in providing a data, analytics, and insights platform that supports decision-making for businesses through proprietary data, research, and AI-driven intelligence solutions. The company provides subscription-based access to its analytics platforms along with ancillary services such as consulting, single-copy reports, custom research, and industry events. The company operates through two reportable segments: Data, Analytics and Insights: Healthcare, which provides intelligence and analytics services related to the healthcare industry, and Data, Analytics and Insights: Non-Healthcare, which provides data, research, and analytics across various non-healthcare industries.
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