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Chugoku Marine PaintsCUGKF 83 EV-to-FCF is 11.26 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 7.99. GuruFocus rates CUGKF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.08. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 926 Chemicals companies, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks better than 73.97% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Chugoku Marine Paints's Enterprise Value is $996.5 Mil.
Chugoku Marine Paints's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $88.5 Mil. Therefore, Chugoku Marine Paints's EV-to-FCF for today is 11.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chugoku Marine Paints's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CUGKF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -230.14 Med: 7.99 Max: 2295.82
Current: 11.41
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Chugoku Marine Paints was 2295.82. The lowest was -230.14. And the median was 7.99.
CUGKF's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 73.97% of 926
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.83
vs CUGKF: 11.41
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.
Chugoku Marine Paints's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Chugoku Marine Paints's share price for today is $28.53.
Chugoku Marine Paints'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 $1.466.
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Chugoku Marine Paints'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.
Chugoku Marine Paints EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Chugoku Marine Paints's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chugoku Marine Paints's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Chugoku Marine Paints's current Enterprise Value is $996.5 Mil.
Chugoku Marine Paints'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 $88.5 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.
Chugoku Marine Paints (CUGKF) has a EV-to-FCF of 11.26 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Chugoku Marine Paints and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 7.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks #241 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Chugoku Marine Paints' EV-to-FCF too high?
Chugoku Marine Paints' current EV-to-FCF of 11.26 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 7.99. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.83. Chugoku Marine Paints' value of 11.26 is 48.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks #241 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chugoku Marine Paints has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chugoku Marine Paints' EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Chugoku Marine Paints ranks #241 out of 926 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Chugoku Marine Paints in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.83. Chugoku Marine Paints' value of 11.26 is 48.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.99 vs. the industry median of 21.83, Chugoku Marine Paints 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.83, based on 926 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. Chugoku Marine Paints's current EV-to-FCF of 11.26 is 48.4% 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 Chugoku Marine Paints and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chugoku Marine Paints's current EV-to-FCF is 11.26, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 7.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chugoku Marine Paints stock overvalued right now?
Chugoku Marine Paints (CUGKF) has a current EV-to-FCF of 11.26. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.08, compared to a current price of $28.53 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 11.26, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 7.99 and 48.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 21.83. Chugoku Marine Paints' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Chugoku Marine Paints (CUGKF), the current EV-to-FCF is 11.26 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 Chugoku Marine Paints (CUGKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chugoku Marine Paints stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.53 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.08.
Key valuation signals for CUGKF:
EV-to-FCF: 11.26 (41% above median its 10-year median of 7.99)
GF Value™: $20.08 vs. price of $28.53 (42.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.4% below the Chemicals median (#241 of 926)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUGKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd is a Japanese paint manufacturing firm. The company engages in manufacturing and marketing a variety of paints and coating materials which include marine paints, industrial paints, and container paints. Its products are used for various industry applications such as anti-fouling and epoxy paint for ships, caulking material for railways, and UV curable paint for plastics. It also undertakes painting contracts and serves a wide range of client base from across the world.
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