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CVD EquipmentCVV -6.07%49 EV-to-FCF is -16.71 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates CVV with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,728 Industrial Products companies, CVD Equipment ranks worse than 57870.31% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, CVD Equipment's Enterprise Value is $38.16 Mil.
CVD Equipment's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.28 Mil. Therefore, CVD Equipment's EV-to-FCF for today is -16.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for CVD Equipment's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CVV'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -157.86 Med: -4.54 Max: 52.05
Current: -16.71
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CVD Equipment was 52.05. The lowest was -157.86. And the median was -4.54.
CVV's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1728
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 23.63
vs CVV: -16.71
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.
CVD Equipment's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
CVD Equipment's share price for today is $6.80.
CVD Equipment'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 $-0.510.
* 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.
CVD Equipment EV-to-FCF Related Terms
CVD Equipment EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CVD Equipment'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, CVD Equipment'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.
CVD Equipment EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, CVD Equipment's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CVD Equipment's EV-to-FCF falls into.
CVD Equipment's current Enterprise Value is $38.16 Mil.
CVD Equipment'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 $-2.28 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.
CVD Equipment (CVV) has a EV-to-FCF of -16.71 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CVD Equipment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CVD Equipment ranks #999999 out of 1728 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is CVD Equipment's EV-to-FCF too high?
CVD Equipment's current EV-to-FCF is -16.71. Based on the distribution chart, CVD Equipment ranks #999999 out of 1728 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CVD Equipment has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVD Equipment's EV-to-FCF compare to LASE and OPTT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, CVD Equipment ranks #999999 out of 1728 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places CVD Equipment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.63. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 23.63, based on 1,728 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 CVD Equipment and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVD Equipment's current EV-to-FCF is -16.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVD Equipment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVD Equipment (CVV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.19, compared to a current price of $6.80 — trading 113.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -16.71. CVD Equipment's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 CVD Equipment (CVV), the current EV-to-FCF is -16.71 as of Jul. 28, 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 CVD Equipment (CVV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVD Equipment stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.80 is trading 113.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.19.
GuruFocus considers CVD Equipment to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CVV:
EV-to-FCF: -16.71
GF Value™: $3.19 vs. price of $6.80 (113.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CVD Equipment Corp designs, develops, and manufactures a broad range of equipment used to develop and produce materials and coatings for the aerospace, compound semiconductor, semiconductor, aerospace, battery energy storage markets as well as industrial applications, and research. It currently conducts its business through two reportable segments: CVD Equipment, which designs and manufactures chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor transport and thermal process equipment; and SDC, which designs and manufactures ultra-high purity gas and chemical delivery control systems. Its target markets are aerospace & defense and industrial, microelectronics / high power electronics, and EV battery materials / energy storage.
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