Koito Manufacturing Co (FRA:8K7) EV-to-FCF: 10.29 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 31% Below Median

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FRA:8K7 Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd FRA:8K7
83 GF Score
Price €14.40
GF Value €13.70
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What is Koito Manufacturing Co EV-to-FCF?

Koito Manufacturing Co FRA:8K7 +0.70% 83 EV-to-FCF is 10.29 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 14.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:8K7 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.70. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Vehicles & Parts companies, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks better than 68.13% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Koito Manufacturing Co's Enterprise Value is €2,539 Mil. Koito Manufacturing Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €247 Mil. Therefore, Koito Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 10.29.

The historical rank and industry rank for Koito Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:8K7' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.04   Med: 14.95   Max: 92.01
Current: 10.18

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Koito Manufacturing Co was 92.01. The lowest was 6.04. And the median was 14.95.

FRA:8K7's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
68.13% of 844 companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 17.045 vs FRA:8K7: 10.18

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 (2026-08-09), Koito Manufacturing Co's stock price is €14.40. Koito Manufacturing Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.438. Therefore, Koito Manufacturing Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 32.88.


Koito Manufacturing Co  (FRA:8K7) 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.

Koito Manufacturing Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=14.40/0.438
=32.88

Koito Manufacturing Co's share price for today is €14.40.
Koito Manufacturing Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.438.

* 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.


Koito Manufacturing Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Koito Manufacturing Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Koito Manufacturing Co'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.

Koito Manufacturing Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Koito Manufacturing Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
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Koito Manufacturing Co Quarterly Data
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FRA:8K7 vs ORLY, AZO: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Koito Manufacturing Co'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.


Koito Manufacturing Co EV-to-FCF vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Koito Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Koito Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Koito Manufacturing Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Koito Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=2539.497/246.686
=10.29

Koito Manufacturing Co's current Enterprise Value is €2,539 Mil.
Koito Manufacturing Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €247 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 10.29 mean?
Koito Manufacturing Co (FRA:8K7) has a EV-to-FCF of 10.29 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Koito Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 14.95. Over the past decade, Koito Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.04 to 92.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks #269 out of 844 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Koito Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Koito Manufacturing Co's current EV-to-FCF of 10.29 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 14.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.04 to a high of 92.01. The Vehicles & Parts industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.05. Koito Manufacturing Co's value of 10.29 is 39.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks #269 out of 844 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Koito Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koito Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Koito Manufacturing Co ranks #269 out of 844 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Koito Manufacturing Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.05. Koito Manufacturing Co's value of 10.29 is 39.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Koito Manufacturing Co's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 6.04 to 92.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.95 vs. the industry median of 17.05, Koito Manufacturing Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Vehicles & Parts companies is 17.05, based on 844 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. Koito Manufacturing Co's current EV-to-FCF of 10.29 is 39.6% 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 Koito Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koito Manufacturing Co's current EV-to-FCF is 10.29, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 14.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koito Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Koito Manufacturing Co (FRA:8K7) has a current EV-to-FCF of 10.29. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.70, compared to a current price of €14.40 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 10.29, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 14.95 and 39.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 17.05. Koito Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Koito Manufacturing Co (FRA:8K7), the current EV-to-FCF is 10.29 as of Aug. 09, 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 Koito Manufacturing Co (FRA:8K7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koito Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €14.40 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.70.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8K7:

  • EV-to-FCF: 10.29 (31% below median its 10-year median of 14.95)
  • GF Value™: €13.70 vs. price of €14.40 (5.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#269 of 844)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8K7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Koito Manufacturing Co Business Description

Other Exchanges KOTMY:USA7276:Japan
Address 5-1-18 Kitashinagawa, Sumitomo Fudosan Osaki Twin Building East Wing, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 141-0001
Koito Manufacturing Co Ltd mainly produces automotive lighting equipment for domestic and international markets and supplies products globally. The company operates through six geographical segments: Japan, North America, China, Asia, Europe, and Other. In addition to automotive lighting, it also manufactures and sells railroad vehicle control equipment, aircraft parts, and railroad vehicle seats.
83GF Score

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