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Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Free Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Ion Beam Applications was 5.50% per year. The lowest was -48.10% per year. And the median was -31.40% per year.
Ion Beam Applications (OTCPK:IOBCF) 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Explanation
Free Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Free Cash Flow per outstanding share of the company's stock. Free Cash Flow is considered one of the most important parameters to measure a company's earnings power by value investors because it is not subject to estimates of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (DDA). However, when we look at the Free Cash Flow, we should look from a long term perspective, because any year's Free Cash Flow can be drastically affected by the spending on Property, Plant, & Equipment (PPE) of the business in that year. Over the long term, Free Cash Flow should give pretty good picture on the real earnings power of the company. It's used in the calculation of Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %.
Ion Beam Applications 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Related Terms
IOBCF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Ion Beam Applications's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year FCF Growth Rate 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.
Ion Beam Applications 3-Year FCF Growth Rate vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ion Beam Applications's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ion Beam Applications's 3-Year FCF Growth Rate falls into.
Ion Beam Applications 3-Year FCF Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Free Cash Flow per Share growth rate.
Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) has a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #999999 out of 586 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Ion Beam Applications' 3-Year FCF Growth Rate too high?
Ion Beam Applications' current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #999999 out of 586 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ion Beam Applications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Beam Applications' 3-Year FCF Growth Rate compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #999999 out of 586 companies for 3-Year FCF Growth Rate. This places Ion Beam Applications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 17.95. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year FCF Growth Rate for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 17.95, based on 586 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year FCF Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year FCF Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year FCF Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Free Cash Flow per Share. View historical data for Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 17.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ion Beam Applications's current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ion Beam Applications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.54, compared to a current price of $18.51 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 0.00%. Ion Beam Applications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year FCF Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year FCF Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF), the current 3-Year FCF Growth Rate is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $18.51 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.54.
GuruFocus considers Ion Beam Applications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IOBCF:
3-Year FCF Growth Rate: 0.00%
GF Value™: $18.54 vs. price of $18.51 (0.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IOBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ion Beam Applications SA develops and manufactures medical devices and software solutions. The firm operates in three segments: IBA Clinical, including Proton Therapy and Dosimetry; IBA Technologies; and IBA Corporate. Proton therapy and other accelerators contribute to the majority of sales. It offers solutions for precision cancer treatment through the use of proton beams, as well as cyclotrons used for the production of radioisotopes and industrial accelerators for sterilization and ionization. The dosimetry business sells measurement and quality assurance instruments for radiotherapy and medical imaging. The firm operates in three geographical areas: Belgium, the United States, China, Germany, and India.
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