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Arrow ElectronicsARW +1.18%82 EV-to-FCF is 44.25 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 228% above its 10-year median of 13.51. GuruFocus rates ARW with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $152.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,326 Hardware companies, Arrow Electronics ranks worse than 69.98% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Arrow Electronics's Enterprise Value is $13,441 Mil.
Arrow Electronics's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $304 Mil. Therefore, Arrow Electronics's EV-to-FCF for today is 44.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arrow Electronics's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ARW'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -368.06 Med: 13.51 Max: 309.37
Current: 44.25
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Arrow Electronics was 309.37. The lowest was -368.06. And the median was 13.51.
ARW's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 69.98% of 1326
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.745
vs ARW: 44.25
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.
Arrow Electronics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Arrow Electronics's share price for today is $218.79.
Arrow Electronics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $13.980.
* 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.
Arrow Electronics EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Arrow Electronics EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arrow Electronics'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Arrow Electronics'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.
Arrow Electronics EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arrow Electronics's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arrow Electronics's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Arrow Electronics's current Enterprise Value is $13,441 Mil.
Arrow Electronics's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $304 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.
Arrow Electronics (ARW) has a EV-to-FCF of 44.25 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Arrow Electronics and its competitors. This is 228% above median its historical median of 13.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #928 out of 1326 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Arrow Electronics' EV-to-FCF too high?
Arrow Electronics' current EV-to-FCF of 44.25 is 228% above median its 10-year median of 13.51. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.75. Arrow Electronics' value of 44.25 is 103.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #928 out of 1326 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Arrow Electronics has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arrow Electronics' EV-to-FCF compare to AVT and NSIT?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arrow Electronics ranks #928 out of 1326 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Arrow Electronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.75. Arrow Electronics' value of 44.25 is 103.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.51 vs. the industry median of 21.75, Arrow Electronics has consistently been above 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 21.75, based on 1,326 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. Arrow Electronics's current EV-to-FCF of 44.25 is 103.5% 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 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 Arrow Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arrow Electronics's current EV-to-FCF is 44.25, which is 228% above median its own 10-year median of 13.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arrow Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics (ARW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $152.63, compared to a current price of $218.79 — trading 43.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 44.25, which is 228% above median its 10-year median of 13.51 and 103.5% above the Hardware industry median of 21.75. Arrow Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 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 Arrow Electronics (ARW), the current EV-to-FCF is 44.25 as of Jul. 23, 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 Arrow Electronics (ARW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arrow Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $218.79 is trading 43.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $152.63.
GuruFocus considers Arrow Electronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ARW:
EV-to-FCF: 44.25 (228% above median its 10-year median of 13.51)
GF Value™: $152.63 vs. price of $218.79 (43.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103.5% above the Hardware median (#928 of 1326)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arrow Electronics Inc. is a provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. It has one of the world's broadest portfolios of product offerings available from electronic components and enterprise computing solutions suppliers, coupled with a range of services, solutions, and software, the company helps industrial and commercial customers introduce products, reduce their time to market, and enhance their overall competitiveness. The company has two business segments, the global components business and the global enterprise computing solutions.
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