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HardideFRA:9V0 +3.11%38 EV-to-FCF is 66.60 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:9V0 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 926 Chemicals companies, Hardide ranks worse than 80.45% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Hardide's Enterprise Value is €69.47 Mil.
Hardide's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.04 Mil. Therefore, Hardide's EV-to-FCF for today is 66.60.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hardide's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:9V0'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.83 Med: -7.49 Max: 193.75
Current: 62.37
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Hardide was 193.75. The lowest was -56.83. And the median was -7.49.
FRA:9V0's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 80.45% of 926
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.54
vs FRA:9V0: 62.37
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.
Hardide's share price for today is €0.83.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hardide's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.020.
* 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.
Hardide EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Hardide EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hardide'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 Chemicals subindustry, Hardide'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.
Hardide EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hardide's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hardide's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Hardide's current Enterprise Value is €69.47 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hardide's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.04 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.
Hardide (FRA:9V0) has a EV-to-FCF of 66.60 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hardide and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hardide ranks #745 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 80.5%.
Is Hardide's EV-to-FCF too high?
Hardide's current EV-to-FCF is 66.60. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.54. Hardide's value of 66.60 is 209.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hardide ranks #745 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hardide has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hardide's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hardide ranks #745 out of 926 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Hardide in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.54. Hardide's value of 66.60 is 209.2% above this benchmark. 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 21.54, 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. Hardide's current EV-to-FCF of 66.60 is 209.2% above 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 Hardide and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hardide's current EV-to-FCF is 66.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hardide stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide (FRA:9V0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.15, compared to a current price of €0.83 — trading 453.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 66.60 and 209.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.54. Hardide's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Hardide (FRA:9V0), the current EV-to-FCF is 66.60 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 Hardide (FRA:9V0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hardide stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.83 is trading 453.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.15.
GuruFocus considers Hardide to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9V0:
EV-to-FCF: 66.60
GF Value™: €0.15 vs. price of €0.83 (453.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 209.2% above the Chemicals median (#745 of 926)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9V0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hardide PLC is a UK-based company that acts as a provider of tungsten carbide coatings for metal components operating in abrasive, erosive, corrosive, and chemically aggressive environments. The company provides nanostructured and patented, low-temperature chemical vapour deposition coating which provides wear and corrosion resistance and combines toughness with ductility. It extends the life of critical components across high-value industries and applications including oil and gas, pumps, aerospace, petrochemical, power generation, defense, industrial tooling, and others. The company has it's reportable segments namely UK operation, United States operation and Corporate Central Functions. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from United Kingdom operations.
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