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IMIFRA:IMI1 85 EV-to-FCF is 24.87 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 19.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:IMI1 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.25. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,729 Industrial Products companies, IMI ranks worse than 50.61% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, IMI's Enterprise Value is €9,071 Mil.
IMI's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €365 Mil. Therefore, IMI's EV-to-FCF for today is 24.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for IMI's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IMI1'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.16 Med: 19.99 Max: 28.9
Current: 24.49
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of IMI was 28.90. The lowest was 9.16. And the median was 19.99.
FRA:IMI1's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 50.61% of 1729
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 23.87
vs FRA:IMI1: 24.49
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 (2026-07-27), IMI's stock price is €35.40.
IMI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.431. Therefore, IMI's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 24.74.
IMI (FRA:IMI1) 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.
IMI's share price for today is €35.40.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IMI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.431.
* 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.
IMI EV-to-FCF Related Terms
IMI EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IMI'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 Industrial Machinery subindustry, IMI'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.
IMI EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, IMI's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMI's EV-to-FCF falls into.
IMI's current Enterprise Value is €9,071 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. IMI's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €365 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.
IMI (FRA:IMI1) has a EV-to-FCF of 24.87 as of Jul. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on IMI and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 19.99. Over the past decade, IMI's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.16 to 28.90. According to the industry distribution chart, IMI ranks #875 out of 1729 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is IMI's EV-to-FCF too high?
IMI's current EV-to-FCF of 24.87 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 19.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.16 to a high of 28.90. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.87. IMI's value of 24.87 is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMI ranks #875 out of 1729 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IMI has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMI's EV-to-FCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, IMI ranks #875 out of 1729 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places IMI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.87. IMI's value of 24.87 is 4.2% above this benchmark. Historically, IMI's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.16 to 28.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.99 vs. the industry median of 23.87, IMI has consistently been above 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 23.87, based on 1,729 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. IMI's current EV-to-FCF of 24.87 is 4.2% 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 IMI and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IMI's current EV-to-FCF is 24.87, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 19.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMI stock overvalued right now?
IMI (FRA:IMI1) has a current EV-to-FCF of 24.87. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.25, compared to a current price of €35.40 — trading 52.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 24.87, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 19.99 and 4.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 23.87. IMI's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 IMI (FRA:IMI1), the current EV-to-FCF is 24.87 as of Jul. 27, 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 IMI (FRA:IMI1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.40 is trading 52.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.25.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IMI1:
EV-to-FCF: 24.87 (24% above median its 10-year median of 19.99)
GF Value™: €23.25 vs. price of €35.40 (52.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% above the Industrial Products median (#875 of 1729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IMI1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IMI PLC is engaged in designing, building, and servicing engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. It develops technologies centered around valves and actuators to improve processes. It focuses on five market sectors: Process Automation, Industrial Automation, Life Science and Fluid Control, Climate Control, and Transport. The company's segments include: i) Automation: The Automation segment provides technologies and solutions for process and industrial automation, and ii) Life Technology: This segment develops technologies used in areas such as climate control, transport, and life sciences. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Automation segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Europe.
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