China Natural ResourcesCHNR +1.72%33 EV-to-FCF is -4.44 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHNR with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 443 Metals & Mining companies, China Natural Resources ranks worse than 225733.41% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, China Natural Resources's Enterprise Value is $3.60 Mil.
China Natural Resources's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.81 Mil. Therefore, China Natural Resources's EV-to-FCF for today is -4.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Natural Resources's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHNR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.9 Med: -2.11 Max: -0.35
Current: -4.44
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of China Natural Resources was -0.35. The lowest was -11.90. And the median was -2.11.
CHNR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 443
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 18.92
vs CHNR: -4.44
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 Natural Resources (NAS:CHNR) 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 Natural Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Natural Resources's share price for today is $3.85.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Natural Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.137.
* 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.
* 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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, China Natural Resources'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 Natural Resources EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Natural Resources's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Natural Resources's EV-to-FCF falls into.
China Natural Resources's current Enterprise Value is $3.60 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Natural Resources's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.81 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 Natural Resources (CHNR) has a EV-to-FCF of -4.44 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Natural Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Natural Resources ranks #999999 out of 443 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is China Natural Resources' EV-to-FCF too high?
China Natural Resources' current EV-to-FCF is -4.44. Based on the distribution chart, China Natural Resources ranks #999999 out of 443 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Natural Resources has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Natural Resources' EV-to-FCF compare to SVBL and LTUM?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, China Natural Resources ranks #999999 out of 443 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places China Natural Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.92. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 18.92, based on 443 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. 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 Natural Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Natural Resources's current EV-to-FCF is -4.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Natural Resources stock overvalued right now?
China Natural Resources (CHNR) has a current EV-to-FCF of -4.44. The current EV-to-FCF is -4.44. China Natural Resources' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 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 Natural Resources (CHNR), the current EV-to-FCF is -4.44 as of Jul. 11, 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.
China Natural Resources Inc is engaged in exploration for lead, silver, and other metals in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of the PRC and exploration of attractive opportunities in other sectors. The company has a single operating segment: exploration and mining.
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