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NichiconFRA:NH4 +0.63%72 EV-to-FCF is 164.32 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:NH4 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,331 Hardware companies, Nichicon ranks worse than 90.08% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Nichicon's Enterprise Value is €1,106.3 Mil.
Nichicon's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.7 Mil. Therefore, Nichicon's EV-to-FCF for today is 164.32.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nichicon's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NH4'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -744.14 Med: -1.83 Max: 296.31
Current: 190.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Nichicon was 296.31. The lowest was -744.14. And the median was -1.83.
FRA:NH4's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 90.08% of 1331
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.33
vs FRA:NH4: 190.84
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.
Nichicon's share price for today is €15.90.
Nichicon'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 €0.525.
* 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.
Nichicon EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Nichicon EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nichicon'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Nichicon'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.
Nichicon EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Nichicon's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nichicon's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Nichicon's current Enterprise Value is €1,106.3 Mil.
Nichicon'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 €6.7 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.
Nichicon (FRA:NH4) has a EV-to-FCF of 164.32 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Nichicon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nichicon ranks #1199 out of 1331 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Nichicon's EV-to-FCF too high?
Nichicon's current EV-to-FCF is 164.32. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.33. Nichicon's value of 164.32 is 670.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nichicon ranks #1199 out of 1331 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nichicon has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nichicon's EV-to-FCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Nichicon ranks #1199 out of 1331 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Nichicon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.33. Nichicon's value of 164.32 is 670.4% 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 21.33, based on 1,331 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. Nichicon's current EV-to-FCF of 164.32 is 670.4% 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 Nichicon and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nichicon's current EV-to-FCF is 164.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nichicon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichicon (FRA:NH4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.34, compared to a current price of €15.90 — trading 116.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 164.32 and 670.4% above the Hardware industry median of 21.33. Nichicon's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Nichicon (FRA:NH4), the current EV-to-FCF is 164.32 as of Jul. 22, 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 Nichicon (FRA:NH4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nichicon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.90 is trading 116.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.34.
GuruFocus considers Nichicon to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NH4:
EV-to-FCF: 164.32
GF Value™: €7.34 vs. price of €15.90 (116.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 670.4% above the Hardware median (#1199 of 1331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NH4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nichicon Corp is a Japanese technological company. The company's product lines are aluminum electrolytic capacitors, plastic film capacitors, vehicle-to-home systems, household power storage systems, power sources for medical accelerators, power sources for academic study accelerators, chargers, power storage systems for public and industrial use, switching power supplies, function modules, voltage sag compensators, and long-life voltage sag compensators. Its key business regions are Japan, Asia, the U.S., and Europe.
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