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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Gulf Resources's Enterprise Value is €5.45 Mil.
Gulf Resources's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was €4.70 Mil. Therefore, Gulf Resources's EV-to-FCF for today is 1.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gulf Resources's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:R29'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.44 Med: -1.43 Max: 26.42
Current: 1.4
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Gulf Resources was 26.42. The lowest was -20.44. And the median was -1.43.
FRA:R29's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 96.98% of 926
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.54
vs FRA:R29: 1.40
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.
Gulf Resources's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Gulf Resources's share price for today is €4.16.
Gulf Resources's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-43.593.
* 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.
Gulf Resources EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Gulf Resources EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gulf Resources'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 Chemicals subindustry, Gulf Resources'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.
Gulf Resources EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Gulf Resources's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gulf Resources's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Gulf Resources's current Enterprise Value is €5.45 Mil.
Gulf Resources's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €4.70 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.
Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) has a EV-to-FCF of 1.16 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Gulf Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #28 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Gulf Resources' EV-to-FCF too high?
Gulf Resources' current EV-to-FCF is 1.16. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.54. Gulf Resources' value of 1.16 is 94.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #28 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gulf Resources has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gulf Resources' EV-to-FCF compare to ORGN and DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gulf Resources ranks #28 out of 926 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Gulf Resources in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.54. Gulf Resources' value of 1.16 is 94.6% below 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.54, based on 926 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. Gulf Resources's current EV-to-FCF of 1.16 is 94.6% 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 Gulf Resources and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gulf Resources's current EV-to-FCF is 1.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gulf Resources stock overvalued right now?
Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) has a current EV-to-FCF of 1.16. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.99, compared to a current price of €4.16 — trading 47.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 1.16 and 94.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 21.54. Gulf Resources' 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 Gulf Resources (FRA:R29), the current EV-to-FCF is 1.16 as of Jul. 17, 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 Gulf Resources (FRA:R29) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gulf Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.16 is trading 47.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.99.
Key valuation signals for FRA:R29:
EV-to-FCF: 1.16
GF Value™: €7.99 vs. price of €4.16 (47.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.6% below the Chemicals median (#28 of 926)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:R29 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gulf Resources Inc is a holding company engaged in the manufacture and trade of bromine and crude salt, and natural gas; manufactures and sells chemical products used in oil and gas field exploration, oil and gas distribution, oil field drilling, wastewater processing, papermaking chemical agents and inorganic chemicals, and manufactures and sells materials for human and animal antibiotics. It operates in four segments: Bromine, Crude Salt, Chemical Products and Natural Gas. It derives maximum revenue from the Bromine segment which is commonly used in brominated flame retardants, fumigants, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines and disinfectants.
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