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CTSCTS -1.48%73 EV-to-FCF is 19.35 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 18.23. GuruFocus rates CTS with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $48.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,334 Hardware companies, CTS ranks better than 54.57% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, CTS's Enterprise Value is $1,695.7 Mil.
CTS's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $87.6 Mil. Therefore, CTS's EV-to-FCF for today is 19.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for CTS's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CTS'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.3 Med: 18.23 Max: 49.9
Current: 19.35
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CTS was 49.90. The lowest was 11.30. And the median was 18.23.
CTS's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 54.57% of 1334
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.91
vs CTS: 19.35
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.
As of today (2026-07-15), CTS's stock price is $59.16.
CTS's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.340. Therefore, CTS's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 25.28.
CTS (NYSE:CTS) 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.
CTS's share price for today is $59.16.
CTS'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 $2.340.
* 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.
CTS EV-to-FCF Related Terms
CTS EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CTS'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, CTS'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.
CTS EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, CTS's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTS's EV-to-FCF falls into.
CTS's current Enterprise Value is $1,695.7 Mil.
CTS'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 $87.6 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.
CTS (CTS) has a EV-to-FCF of 19.35 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CTS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.23. Over the past decade, CTS's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.30 to 49.90. According to the industry distribution chart, CTS ranks #606 out of 1334 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is CTS's EV-to-FCF too high?
CTS's current EV-to-FCF of 19.35 is near median its 10-year median of 18.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.30 to a high of 49.90. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.91. CTS's value of 19.35 is 15.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTS ranks #606 out of 1334 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CTS has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTS's EV-to-FCF compare to ALNT and OUST?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CTS ranks #606 out of 1334 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts CTS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.91. CTS's value of 19.35 is 15.5% below this benchmark. Historically, CTS's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.30 to 49.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.23 vs. the industry median of 22.91, CTS has consistently been below 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 22.91, based on 1,334 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. CTS's current EV-to-FCF of 19.35 is 15.5% below 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 CTS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTS's current EV-to-FCF is 19.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTS (CTS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.72, compared to a current price of $59.16 — trading 21.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 19.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.23 and 15.5% below the Hardware industry median of 22.91. CTS's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 CTS (CTS), the current EV-to-FCF is 19.35 as of Jul. 15, 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 CTS (CTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.16 is trading 21.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.72.
GuruFocus considers CTS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTS:
EV-to-FCF: 19.35 (near median its 10-year median of 18.23)
GF Value™: $48.72 vs. price of $59.16 (21.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.5% below the Hardware median (#606 of 1334)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTS Corp operates in the electronics industry. The company is a manufacturer of Sensors, Electronic components, and Actuators. It designs, manufactures, and sells a broad line of sensors, electronic components, and actuators mainly to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for the aerospace and defense, industrial, information technology, medical, telecommunications, and transportation markets. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in China, Singapore, the Czech Republic, Taiwan, Denmark, and other countries.
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