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Western Bulk Chartering ASFRA:7EJ -5.05%69 EV-to-FCF is 8.47 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 4135% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:7EJ with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 672 Transportation companies, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks better than 66.52% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Western Bulk Chartering AS's Enterprise Value is €27.3 Mil.
Western Bulk Chartering AS's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.2 Mil. Therefore, Western Bulk Chartering AS's EV-to-FCF for today is 8.47.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Bulk Chartering AS's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:7EJ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.1 Med: 0.2 Max: 11.58
Current: 8.25
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Western Bulk Chartering AS was 11.58. The lowest was -14.10. And the median was 0.20.
FRA:7EJ's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 66.52% of 672
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 14.205
vs FRA:7EJ: 8.25
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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS (FRA:7EJ) 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Western Bulk Chartering AS's share price for today is €1.785.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Western Bulk Chartering AS's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.136.
* 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Western Bulk Chartering AS EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS EV-to-FCF Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Western Bulk Chartering AS'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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS EV-to-FCF vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Western Bulk Chartering AS's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Bulk Chartering AS's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current Enterprise Value is €27.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Western Bulk Chartering AS's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.2 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.
Western Bulk Chartering AS (FRA:7EJ) has a EV-to-FCF of 8.47 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. This is 4135% above median its historical median of 0.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #225 out of 672 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS's EV-to-FCF too high?
Western Bulk Chartering AS's current EV-to-FCF of 8.47 is 4135% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. The Transportation industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.21. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 8.47 is 40.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #225 out of 672 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Western Bulk Chartering AS has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Bulk Chartering AS's EV-to-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Western Bulk Chartering AS ranks #225 out of 672 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Western Bulk Chartering AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.21. Western Bulk Chartering AS's value of 8.47 is 40.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 14.21, Western Bulk Chartering AS 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 Transportation company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Transportation companies is 14.21, based on 672 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. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current EV-to-FCF of 8.47 is 40.4% 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Bulk Chartering AS's current EV-to-FCF is 8.47, which is 4135% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Bulk Chartering AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS (FRA:7EJ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.48, compared to a current price of €1.79 — trading 20.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 8.47, which is 4135% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 40.4% below the Transportation industry median of 14.21. Western Bulk Chartering AS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (FRA:7EJ), the current EV-to-FCF is 8.47 as of Jul. 17, 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 Western Bulk Chartering AS (FRA:7EJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Bulk Chartering AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.79 is trading 20.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.48.
GuruFocus considers Western Bulk Chartering AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7EJ:
EV-to-FCF: 8.47 (4135% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: €1.48 vs. price of €1.79 (20.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.4% below the Transportation median (#225 of 672)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7EJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Bulk Chartering AS is a transporter of dry bulk commodities. Its commodities include coal, minerals, steel products, cement, agriculture or grains, ferrous ores, and fertilizers, among others. It operates in dry bulk vessels in the Panamax to Handysize segment. Geographic diversification is the Far East, Europe, India, North America, Africa, South America, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue is from the Far East.
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