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The9FRA:FZK0 -3.23%55 EV-to-FCF is -8.94 as of Sep. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:FZK0 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Capital Markets companies, The9 ranks worse than 230946.65% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, The9's Enterprise Value is €68.24 Mil.
The9's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-7.63 Mil. Therefore, The9's EV-to-FCF for today is -8.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for The9's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FZK0'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.18 Med: -2.77 Max: 0.44
Current: -9.38
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of The9 was 0.44. The lowest was -27.18. And the median was -2.77.
FRA:FZK0's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 433
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.97
vs FRA:FZK0: -9.38
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 (2026-09-11), The9's stock price is €3.00.
The9's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.481. Therefore, The9's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
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.
The9's share price for today is €3.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The9's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.481.
* 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.
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The9 EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The9'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 Capital Markets subindustry, The9'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.
The9 EV-to-FCF vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, The9's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The9's EV-to-FCF falls into.
The9's current Enterprise Value is €68.24 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The9's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €-7.63 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.
The9 (FRA:FZK0) has a EV-to-FCF of -8.94 as of Sep. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on The9 and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The9 ranks #999999 out of 433 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is The9's EV-to-FCF too high?
The9's current EV-to-FCF is -8.94. Based on the distribution chart, The9 ranks #999999 out of 433 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The9 has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The9's EV-to-FCF compare to BTCS and AUC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, The9 ranks #999999 out of 433 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places The9 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.97. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Capital Markets companies is 9.97, based on 433 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 The9 and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The9's current EV-to-FCF is -8.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The9 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The9 (FRA:FZK0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.13, compared to a current price of €3.00 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -8.94. The9's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 The9 (FRA:FZK0), the current EV-to-FCF is -8.94 as of Sep. 11, 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 The9 (FRA:FZK0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The9 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.00 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.13.
GuruFocus considers The9 to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FZK0:
EV-to-FCF: -8.94
GF Value™: €2.13 vs. price of €3.00 (40.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FZK0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The9 Ltd operates a cryptocurrency mining business. It provides computing power, or hash rate, to a Bitcoin mining pool and is entitled to receive a fractional share of Bitcoin award from the Bitcoin mining pool in return. The company generates its revenues from customers in Greater China, Asia/Eastern Europe, and North America. Its segments are: Crypto mining business, and Online game services, out of which Crypto mining business derives maximum revenue.
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