Metals ExplorationFRA:MJ4 +2.96%59 EV-to-FCF is 16.97 as of Jul. 04, 2026, which is 367% above its 10-year median of 3.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:MJ4 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 448 Metals & Mining companies, Metals Exploration ranks better than 55.13% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Metals Exploration's Enterprise Value is €417.4 Mil.
Metals Exploration's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €24.6 Mil. Therefore, Metals Exploration's EV-to-FCF for today is 16.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metals Exploration's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MJ4'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.73 Med: 3.63 Max: 81.43
Current: 17.37
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Metals Exploration was 81.43. The lowest was -17.73. And the median was 3.63.
FRA:MJ4's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 55.13% of 448
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 18.68
vs FRA:MJ4: 17.37
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.
Metals Exploration's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Metals Exploration's share price for today is €0.139.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metals Exploration's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.009.
* 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.
Metals Exploration EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Metals Exploration EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metals Exploration'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 Gold subindustry, Metals Exploration'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.
Metals Exploration EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metals Exploration's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metals Exploration's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Metals Exploration's current Enterprise Value is €417.4 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Metals Exploration's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €24.6 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.
Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) has a EV-to-FCF of 16.97 as of Jul. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Metals Exploration and its competitors. This is 367% above median its historical median of 3.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #201 out of 448 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Metals Exploration's EV-to-FCF too high?
Metals Exploration's current EV-to-FCF of 16.97 is 367% above median its 10-year median of 3.63. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.68. Metals Exploration's value of 16.97 is 9.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #201 out of 448 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metals Exploration has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metals Exploration's EV-to-FCF compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #201 out of 448 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Metals Exploration in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.68. Metals Exploration's value of 16.97 is 9.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.63 vs. the industry median of 18.68, Metals Exploration 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 18.68, based on 448 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. Metals Exploration's current EV-to-FCF of 16.97 is 9.2% 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 Metals Exploration and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metals Exploration's current EV-to-FCF is 16.97, which is 367% above median its own 10-year median of 3.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metals Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.14 — trading 247.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 16.97, which is 367% above median its 10-year median of 3.63 and 9.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 18.68. Metals Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 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 Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4), the current EV-to-FCF is 16.97 as of Jul. 04, 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 Metals Exploration (FRA:MJ4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.14 is trading 247.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04.
GuruFocus considers Metals Exploration to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MJ4:
EV-to-FCF: 16.97 (367% above median its 10-year median of 3.63)
GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.14 (247.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#201 of 448)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MJ4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metals Exploration PLC is a natural resource exploration and development company. The company identifies, acquires, and develops mining and processing projects, mining companies, and businesses with a focus on base and precious metals mining opportunities. The main asset of the company is the Runruno gold-molybdenum project in Northern Philippines. The company operates in geographic areas of the UK, Philippines, and Singapore.
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