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Ascent Industries CoFRA:SY4 +0.78%64 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 25.85 as of Sep. 17, 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 35.52. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 589 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks worse than 63.33% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SY4'
s Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.85 Med: 35.52 Max: 587.5
Current: 39.12
During the past years, Ascent Industries Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF was 587.50. The lowest was 11.85. And the median was 35.52.
FRA:SY4's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is ranked worse than 63.33% of 589
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 25.88
vs FRA:SY4: 39.12
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Ascent Industries Co's adjusted free cash flow per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.291. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €0.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Explanation
Compared with the regular Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF smoothed out the fluctuations of free cash flow during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF should give similar results to regular Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow.
Ascent Industries Co Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-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.
Ascent Industries Co Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Chart
FRA:SY4 vs GURE, ASIX, VHI: Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-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.
Ascent Industries Co Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.
Ascent Industries Co Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF takes the Free Cash Flow per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/FCF calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPFCF Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF.
Ascent Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF for today is calculated as
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 25.85 mean?
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 25.85 as of Sep. 17, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 35.52. Over the past decade, Ascent Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF has ranged from 11.85 to 587.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #373 out of 589 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 25.85 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 35.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.85 to a high of 587.50. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 25.88. Ascent Industries Co's value of 25.85 is 0.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #373 out of 589 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF compare to GURE and ASIX?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #373 out of 589 companies for Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. This places Ascent Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 25.88. Ascent Industries Co's value of 25.85 is 0.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Industries Co's own Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF has ranged from 11.85 to 587.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.52 vs. the industry median of 25.88, Ascent Industries Co 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 25.88, based on 589 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ascent Industries Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of 25.85 is 0.1% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 25.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Industries Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 25.85, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 35.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.23, compared to a current price of €12.90 — trading 26.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 25.85, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 35.52 and 0.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 25.88. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is 25.85 as of Sep. 17, 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.90 is trading 26.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.23.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:
Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF: 25.85 (27% below median its 10-year median of 35.52)
GF Value™: €10.23 vs. price of €12.90 (26.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.1% below the Chemicals median (#373 of 589)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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