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BodycoteBYPLF 72 EV-to-FCF is 27.33 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 17.36. GuruFocus rates BYPLF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,717 Industrial Products companies, Bodycote ranks worse than 53.76% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Bodycote's Enterprise Value is $2,344.7 Mil.
Bodycote's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $85.8 Mil. Therefore, Bodycote's EV-to-FCF for today is 27.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bodycote's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BYPLF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.87 Med: 17.36 Max: 33.06
Current: 27.15
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Bodycote was 33.06. The lowest was 9.87. And the median was 17.36.
BYPLF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 53.76% of 1717
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 24.24
vs BYPLF: 27.15
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.
Bodycote's share price for today is $12.30.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bodycote's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.448.
* 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.
Bodycote EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Bodycote EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bodycote'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Bodycote'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.
Bodycote EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Bodycote's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bodycote's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Bodycote's current Enterprise Value is $2,344.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bodycote's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $85.8 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.
Bodycote (BYPLF) has a EV-to-FCF of 27.33 as of Aug. 10, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Bodycote and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 17.36. Over the past decade, Bodycote's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.87 to 33.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Bodycote ranks #923 out of 1717 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 53.8%.
Is Bodycote's EV-to-FCF too high?
Bodycote's current EV-to-FCF of 27.33 is 57% above median its 10-year median of 17.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.87 to a high of 33.06. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.24. Bodycote's value of 27.33 is 12.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bodycote ranks #923 out of 1717 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bodycote has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bodycote's EV-to-FCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Bodycote ranks #923 out of 1717 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Bodycote in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.24. Bodycote's value of 27.33 is 12.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Bodycote's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.87 to 33.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.36 vs. the industry median of 24.24, Bodycote 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 24.24, based on 1,717 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. Bodycote's current EV-to-FCF of 27.33 is 12.7% 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 Bodycote and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 24.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bodycote's current EV-to-FCF is 27.33, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 17.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bodycote stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bodycote (BYPLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.05, compared to a current price of $12.30 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 27.33, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 17.36 and 12.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 24.24. Bodycote's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Bodycote (BYPLF), the current EV-to-FCF is 27.33 as of Aug. 10, 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 Bodycote (BYPLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bodycote stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.30 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.05.
GuruFocus considers Bodycote to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BYPLF:
EV-to-FCF: 27.33 (57% above median its 10-year median of 17.36)
GF Value™: $9.05 vs. price of $12.30 (35.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.7% above the Industrial Products median (#923 of 1717)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BYPLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bodycote PLC provides thermal processing services including heat treatment, metal joining, surface coating technologies, and hot isostatic pressing. It organizes its plants into three divisions: Specialist Technologies, Precision Heat Treatment, and Non-core. It generatesmajority of its revenue from Specialist Technologies segment This division includes the Group's Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) business; its Speciality Stainless Steel Processes (S3P) business and its Surface Technology business. It has a geographical presence in the USA, France, Germany, the UK, Sweden, Netherlands.
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