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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Daqo New Energy's Enterprise Value is €442.8 Mil.
Daqo New Energy's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-176.6 Mil. Therefore, Daqo New Energy's EV-to-FCF for today is -2.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daqo New Energy's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5DQ2'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -162.27 Med: 0.34 Max: 301.83
Current: -2.37
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Daqo New Energy was 301.83. The lowest was -162.27. And the median was 0.34.
FRA:5DQ2's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 499
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 39.47
vs FRA:5DQ2: -2.37
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.
Daqo New Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Daqo New Energy's share price for today is €10.60.
Daqo New Energy'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 €-2.402.
* 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.
Daqo New Energy EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Daqo New Energy EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daqo New Energy'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.
FRA:5DQ2 vs ASYS, ATOM, INTT: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Daqo New Energy'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.
Daqo New Energy EV-to-FCF vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Daqo New Energy's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daqo New Energy's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Daqo New Energy's current Enterprise Value is €442.8 Mil.
Daqo New Energy'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 €-176.6 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.
Daqo New Energy (FRA:5DQ2) has a EV-to-FCF of -2.51 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Daqo New Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #999999 out of 499 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Daqo New Energy's EV-to-FCF too high?
Daqo New Energy's current EV-to-FCF is -2.51. Based on the distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #999999 out of 499 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daqo New Energy has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daqo New Energy's EV-to-FCF compare to ASYS and ATOM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Daqo New Energy ranks #999999 out of 499 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Daqo New Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 39.47. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Semiconductors companies is 39.47, based on 499 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 Daqo New Energy and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 39.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daqo New Energy's current EV-to-FCF is -2.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daqo New Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy (FRA:5DQ2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.44, compared to a current price of €10.60 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -2.51. Daqo New Energy's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Daqo New Energy (FRA:5DQ2), the current EV-to-FCF is -2.51 as of Aug. 02, 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 Daqo New Energy (FRA:5DQ2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daqo New Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.60 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.44.
GuruFocus considers Daqo New Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5DQ2:
EV-to-FCF: -2.51
GF Value™: €8.44 vs. price of €10.60 (25.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5DQ2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daqo New Energy Corp is a polysilicon manufacturer based in China. The company manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon to manufacturers who use it to make ingots, cells, and modules for solar power solutions. The polysilicon is packaged to meet crucible stacking, pulling, and solidification needs. All of the company's revenues come from the People's Republic of China.
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