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Carel Industries SpACHIX:CRLM 85 EV-to-FCF is 31.55 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 89% below its 10-year median of 280.14. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CRLM with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €27.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,330 Hardware companies, Carel Industries SpA ranks worse than 60.45% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Carel Industries SpA's Enterprise Value is €3,102.7 Mil.
Carel Industries SpA's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €98.3 Mil. Therefore, Carel Industries SpA's EV-to-FCF for today is 31.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Carel Industries SpA's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CRLm'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.38 Med: 280.14 Max: 1874.37
Current: 32.53
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Carel Industries SpA was 1874.37. The lowest was 22.38. And the median was 280.14.
CHIX:CRLm's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 60.45% of 1330
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.835
vs CHIX:CRLm: 32.53
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.
Carel Industries SpA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Carel Industries SpA's share price for today is €31.95.
Carel Industries SpA'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 €0.720.
* 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.
Carel Industries SpA EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Carel Industries SpA EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carel Industries SpA'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Carel Industries SpA'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.
Carel Industries SpA EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Carel Industries SpA's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carel Industries SpA's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Carel Industries SpA's current Enterprise Value is €3,102.7 Mil.
Carel Industries SpA'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 €98.3 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.
Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLM) has a EV-to-FCF of 31.55 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Carel Industries SpA and its competitors. This is 89% below median its historical median of 280.14. Over the past decade, Carel Industries SpA's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 22.38 to 1,874.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #804 out of 1330 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Carel Industries SpA's EV-to-FCF too high?
Carel Industries SpA's current EV-to-FCF of 31.55 is 89% below median its 10-year median of 280.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.38 to a high of 1,874.37. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.84. Carel Industries SpA's value of 31.55 is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #804 out of 1330 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Carel Industries SpA has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carel Industries SpA's EV-to-FCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #804 out of 1330 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Carel Industries SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.84. Carel Industries SpA's value of 31.55 is 38.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Carel Industries SpA's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 22.38 to 1,874.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 280.14 vs. the industry median of 22.84, Carel Industries SpA 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 22.84, based on 1,330 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. Carel Industries SpA's current EV-to-FCF of 31.55 is 38.2% 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 Carel Industries SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carel Industries SpA's current EV-to-FCF is 31.55, which is 89% below median its own 10-year median of 280.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carel Industries SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.01, compared to a current price of €31.95 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 31.55, which is 89% below median its 10-year median of 280.14 and 38.2% above the Hardware industry median of 22.84. Carel Industries SpA's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLM), the current EV-to-FCF is 31.55 as of Jul. 16, 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 Carel Industries SpA (CHIX:CRLM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carel Industries SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €31.95 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.01.
GuruFocus considers Carel Industries SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CRLM:
EV-to-FCF: 31.55 (89% below median its 10-year median of 280.14)
GF Value™: €27.01 vs. price of €31.95 (18.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% above the Hardware median (#804 of 1330)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CRLM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carel Industries SpA manufactures control systems and humidification for air conditioning and refrigeration. The group provides control solutions for the commercial, industrial, and residential air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) markets. Its geographical segments are Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, South America, and APAC. The company's industrial applications for the air-conditioning sector are designed for data centers. Its products include programmable controls, room terminals, Isothermal Humidifiers, Sensors and protection devices, Sensors and protection devices, and others. The company derives maximum revenue from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa segment.
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