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Nippon Paint Holdings CoFRA:NI7 -1.75%82 EV-to-FCF is 17.19 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 40.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:NI7 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Chemicals companies, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks better than 57.31% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Enterprise Value is €17,808 Mil.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,036 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:NI7'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.95 Med: 40.21 Max: 26089.44
Current: 18.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Nippon Paint Holdings Co was 26089.44. The lowest was 16.95. And the median was 40.21.
FRA:NI7's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 57.31% of 923
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.86
vs FRA:NI7: 18.18
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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co (FRA:NI7) 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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Nippon Paint Holdings Co's share price for today is €5.60.
Nippon Paint Holdings 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 €0.345.
* 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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Nippon Paint Holdings Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Paint Holdings 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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current Enterprise Value is €17,808 Mil.
Nippon Paint Holdings 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 €1,036 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.
Nippon Paint Holdings Co (FRA:NI7) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.19 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Nippon Paint Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 40.21. Over the past decade, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 16.95 to 26,089.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks #394 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current EV-to-FCF of 17.19 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 40.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.95 to a high of 26,089.44. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.86. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's value of 17.19 is 21.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks #394 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nippon Paint Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Paint Holdings Co's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Paint Holdings Co ranks #394 out of 923 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Nippon Paint Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.86. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's value of 17.19 is 21.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Nippon Paint Holdings Co's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 16.95 to 26,089.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.21 vs. the industry median of 21.86, Nippon Paint Holdings 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 a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.86, based on 923 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. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current EV-to-FCF of 17.19 is 21.4% 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 Nippon Paint Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's current EV-to-FCF is 17.19, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 40.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Paint Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paint Holdings Co (FRA:NI7) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.37, compared to a current price of €5.60 — trading 12.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.19, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 40.21 and 21.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 21.86. Nippon Paint Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Nippon Paint Holdings Co (FRA:NI7), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.19 as of Jul. 14, 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 Nippon Paint Holdings Co (FRA:NI7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Paint Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.60 is trading 12.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.37.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Paint Holdings Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NI7:
EV-to-FCF: 17.19 (57% below median its 10-year median of 40.21)
GF Value™: €6.37 vs. price of €5.60 (12.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.4% below the Chemicals median (#394 of 923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NI7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Paint is a global paint company with operations in over 50 countries. About two-thirds of sales are in decorative paint, serving mostly residential and some commercial customers. It has the dominant share of the paint markets in China and some smaller Asian countries, as well as Australia. In other regions, it's often one of the three largest players. Its products are distributed via paint and home improvement retailers, some 300,000 distributors globally. Household brands include Nipsea, Nippon Paint, Dulux (in Asia, the Pacific, and Europe), British Paints, Betek Boya, and Alina, among others. About one-fourth of sales are in industrial coatings and paints. Here, customer groups include manufacturers of automotive and industrial products.
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