China Southern Airlines CoCHKIF 55 EV-to-FCF is 17.33 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 18.21. GuruFocus rates CHKIF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 674 Transportation companies, China Southern Airlines Co ranks worse than 58.75% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, China Southern Airlines Co's Enterprise Value is $44,773 Mil.
China Southern Airlines Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,583 Mil. Therefore, China Southern Airlines Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Southern Airlines Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHKIF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -153.72 Med: 18.21 Max: 237.28
Current: 16.65
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of China Southern Airlines Co was 237.28. The lowest was -153.72. And the median was 18.21.
CHKIF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 58.75% of 674
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.29
vs CHKIF: 16.65
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.
China Southern Airlines Co (OTCPK:CHKIF) 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.
China Southern Airlines Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Southern Airlines Co's share price for today is $0.4665.
China Southern Airlines Co'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 $0.021.
* 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.
China Southern Airlines Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
China Southern Airlines Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Airlines subindustry, China Southern Airlines Co'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.
China Southern Airlines Co EV-to-FCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Southern Airlines Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Southern Airlines Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
China Southern Airlines Co's current Enterprise Value is $44,773 Mil.
China Southern Airlines Co'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 $2,583 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.
China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.33 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Southern Airlines Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.21. According to the industry distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #396 out of 674 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is China Southern Airlines Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
China Southern Airlines Co's current EV-to-FCF of 17.33 is near median its 10-year median of 18.21. The Transportation industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.29. China Southern Airlines Co's value of 17.33 is 21.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #396 out of 674 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Southern Airlines Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Southern Airlines Co's EV-to-FCF compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Southern Airlines Co ranks #396 out of 674 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places China Southern Airlines Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.29. China Southern Airlines Co's value of 17.33 is 21.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.21 vs. the industry median of 14.29, China Southern Airlines Co 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Transportation companies is 14.29, based on 674 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. China Southern Airlines Co's current EV-to-FCF of 17.33 is 21.3% 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 China Southern Airlines Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Southern Airlines Co's current EV-to-FCF is 17.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Southern Airlines Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.53, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.21 and 21.3% above the Transportation industry median of 14.29. China Southern Airlines Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.33 as of Jul. 01, 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 China Southern Airlines Co (CHKIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Southern Airlines Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.53.
GuruFocus considers China Southern Airlines Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHKIF:
EV-to-FCF: 17.33 (near median its 10-year median of 18.21)
GF Value™: $0.53 vs. price of $0.47 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.3% above the Transportation median (#396 of 674)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHKIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Southern Airlines Co Ltd is based in Guangzhou principally engaged in airline operations. The Group also operates certain airline-related businesses, including the provision of aircraft maintenance and air catering services. The Group has two reportable operating segments: airline transportation operations and other segments. Airline transportation operations comprise the Group's passenger and cargo, and mail operations. Other segments include cargo handling, hotel and tour operation, ground services, air catering services, and other miscellaneous services. Geographically, the company operates in the Domestic, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, and International markets.
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