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Japan Cash Machine CoFRA:JCM -0.87%78 EV-to-FCF is 3.04 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 2.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:JCM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.61. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,735 Industrial Products companies, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks better than 93.54% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Japan Cash Machine Co's Enterprise Value is €85.2 Mil.
Japan Cash Machine Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €28.1 Mil. Therefore, Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 3.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:JCM'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3360.77 Med: 2.79 Max: 358.11
Current: 3.01
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Japan Cash Machine Co was 358.11. The lowest was -3360.77. And the median was 2.79.
FRA:JCM's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 93.54% of 1735
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 24.36
vs FRA:JCM: 3.01
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.
Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) 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.
Japan Cash Machine Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Japan Cash Machine Co's share price for today is €5.70.
Japan Cash Machine Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.983.
* 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.
* 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.
Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-FCF Competitor Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Japan Cash Machine 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.
Japan Cash Machine Co EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Japan Cash Machine Co's current Enterprise Value is €85.2 Mil.
Japan Cash Machine Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €28.1 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.
Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) has a EV-to-FCF of 3.04 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Japan Cash Machine Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #112 out of 1735 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Japan Cash Machine Co's current EV-to-FCF of 3.04 is near median its 10-year median of 2.79. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.36. Japan Cash Machine Co's value of 3.04 is 87.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #112 out of 1735 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Japan Cash Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Cash Machine Co's EV-to-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Japan Cash Machine Co ranks #112 out of 1735 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Japan Cash Machine Co in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.36. Japan Cash Machine Co's value of 3.04 is 87.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.79 vs. the industry median of 24.36, Japan Cash Machine 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 24.36, based on 1,735 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. Japan Cash Machine Co's current EV-to-FCF of 3.04 is 87.5% 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 Japan Cash Machine Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 24.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Cash Machine Co's current EV-to-FCF is 3.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Cash Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) has a current EV-to-FCF of 3.04. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.61, compared to a current price of €5.70 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 3.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.79 and 87.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 24.36. Japan Cash Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM), the current EV-to-FCF is 3.04 as of Jul. 23, 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 Japan Cash Machine Co (FRA:JCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Cash Machine Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.70 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.61.
Key valuation signals for FRA:JCM:
EV-to-FCF: 3.04 (near median its 10-year median of 2.79)
GF Value™: €5.61 vs. price of €5.70 (1.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.5% below the Industrial Products median (#112 of 1735)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:JCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Cash Machine Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of money-handling and amusement center machines. The company operates through four segments. Its Global gaming segment includes the trade of bill validators, recyclers, and printers for casinos and original equipment manufacturer customers. The Overseas commercial segment consists of the sale of machines to overseas financial, distribution and transportation markets. Its Domestic commercial segment comprises of marketing of bill recycler units coin dispensers and foreign currency exchange machines for domestic markets. The company's Equipment for amusement industry segment is involved in the provision of ball and medal lending machines for slot machines.
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