Croda InternationalCHIX:CRDAL -1.38%69 EV-to-FCF is 28.19 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 44.38. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CRDAL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £41.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 921 Chemicals companies, Croda International ranks worse than 58.52% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Croda International's Enterprise Value is £4,697 Mil.
Croda International's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £167 Mil. Therefore, Croda International's EV-to-FCF for today is 28.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Croda International's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CRDAl'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.63 Med: 44.38 Max: 86.64
Current: 28.7
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Croda International was 86.64. The lowest was 24.63. And the median was 44.38.
CHIX:CRDAl's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 58.52% of 921
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.73
vs CHIX:CRDAl: 28.70
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.
Croda International (CHIX:CRDAl) EV-to-FCF Explanation
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.
Croda International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Croda International's share price for today is £29.94.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Croda International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.444.
* 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.
Croda International EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Croda International EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Croda International'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 Chemicals subindustry, Croda International'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.
Croda International EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Croda International's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Croda International's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Croda International's current Enterprise Value is £4,697 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Croda International's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £167 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.
Croda International (CHIX:CRDAL) has a EV-to-FCF of 28.19 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Croda International and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 44.38. Over the past decade, Croda International's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 24.63 to 86.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #539 out of 921 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Croda International's EV-to-FCF too high?
Croda International's current EV-to-FCF of 28.19 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 44.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.63 to a high of 86.64. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.73. Croda International's value of 28.19 is 24% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Croda International ranks #539 out of 921 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Croda International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croda International's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #539 out of 921 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Croda International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.73. Croda International's value of 28.19 is 24% above this benchmark. Historically, Croda International's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 24.63 to 86.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.38 vs. the industry median of 22.73, Croda International 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 22.73, based on 921 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. Croda International's current EV-to-FCF of 28.19 is 24% 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 Croda International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Croda International's current EV-to-FCF is 28.19, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 44.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croda International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International (CHIX:CRDAL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £41.61, compared to a current price of £29.94 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 28.19, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 44.38 and 24% above the Chemicals industry median of 22.73. Croda International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Croda International (CHIX:CRDAL), the current EV-to-FCF is 28.19 as of Jul. 07, 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 Croda International (CHIX:CRDAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £29.94 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of £41.61.
GuruFocus considers Croda International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CRDAL:
EV-to-FCF: 28.19 (36% below median its 10-year median of 44.38)
GF Value™: £41.61 vs. price of £29.94 (28% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24% above the Chemicals median (#539 of 921)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CRDAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Croda is a British specialty chemicals company with 60% of sales outside Europe. Croda operates through three segments: consumer care, life sciences, and industrial specialties. Consumer care produces specialty and active ingredients for cosmetics and skincare/haircare and also flavors and fragrances. The life sciences business manufactures products for healthcare and agrochemicals. The company sold the majority of its industrial businesses to Cargill in 2022, retaining only a subsegment of the business (industrial specialties segment) that supports the other two segments and sells their byproducts.
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