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Quaker HoughtonFRA:QUC +1.54%79 EV-to-FCF is 38.74 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 37.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:QUC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €143.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 927 Chemicals companies, Quaker Houghton ranks worse than 68.82% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Quaker Houghton's Enterprise Value is €2,959 Mil.
Quaker Houghton's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €76 Mil. Therefore, Quaker Houghton's EV-to-FCF for today is 38.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quaker Houghton's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:QUC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -511.81 Med: 37.2 Max: 344.34
Current: 37.82
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Quaker Houghton was 344.34. The lowest was -511.81. And the median was 37.20.
FRA:QUC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 68.82% of 927
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.63
vs FRA:QUC: 37.82
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.
Quaker Houghton's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Quaker Houghton's share price for today is €132.00.
Quaker Houghton'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 €0.199.
* 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.
Quaker Houghton EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Quaker Houghton EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quaker Houghton'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 Chemicals subindustry, Quaker Houghton'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.
Quaker Houghton EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Quaker Houghton's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quaker Houghton's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Quaker Houghton's current Enterprise Value is €2,959 Mil.
Quaker Houghton'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 €76 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.
Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) has a EV-to-FCF of 38.74 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Quaker Houghton and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #638 out of 927 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Quaker Houghton's EV-to-FCF too high?
Quaker Houghton's current EV-to-FCF of 38.74 is near median its 10-year median of 37.20. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.63. Quaker Houghton's value of 38.74 is 79.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #638 out of 927 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Quaker Houghton has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quaker Houghton's EV-to-FCF compare to NGVT and ASH?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Quaker Houghton ranks #638 out of 927 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Quaker Houghton in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.63. Quaker Houghton's value of 38.74 is 79.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 37.20 vs. the industry median of 21.63, Quaker Houghton 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 a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.63, based on 927 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. Quaker Houghton's current EV-to-FCF of 38.74 is 79.1% 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 Quaker Houghton and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quaker Houghton's current EV-to-FCF is 38.74, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quaker Houghton stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €143.35, compared to a current price of €132.00 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 38.74, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.20 and 79.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.63. Quaker Houghton's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC), the current EV-to-FCF is 38.74 as of Jul. 16, 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 Quaker Houghton (FRA:QUC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quaker Houghton stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €132.00 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €143.35.
GuruFocus considers Quaker Houghton to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:QUC:
EV-to-FCF: 38.74 (near median its 10-year median of 37.20)
GF Value™: €143.35 vs. price of €132.00 (7.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.1% above the Chemicals median (#638 of 927)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:QUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quaker Houghton manufactures and sells a variety of industrial process fluids. The company's product portfolio includes metal removal fluids, cleaning fluids, corrosion inhibitors, metal drawing and forming fluids, die-cast mold releases, heat treatment and quenchants, metal forging fluids, hydraulic fluids, specialty greases, offshore sub-sea energy control fluids, rolling lubricants, rod and wire drawing fluids, and surface treatment chemicals. The company's geographic segments include the Americas, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific. The majority of the company's revenue is earned from the Americas.
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