EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Ascent Industries Co's Enterprise Value is €80.20 Mil.
Ascent Industries Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-5.97 Mil. Therefore, Ascent Industries Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -13.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Industries Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SY4'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -280.35 Med: 9.83 Max: 1043.31
Current: -13.29
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Ascent Industries Co was 1043.31. The lowest was -280.35. And the median was 9.83.
FRA:SY4's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 921
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.87
vs FRA:SY4: -13.29
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.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) 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.
Ascent Industries Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ascent Industries Co's share price for today is €11.70.
Ascent Industries 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 €0.101.
* 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.
Ascent Industries Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co'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, Ascent Industries 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.
Ascent Industries Co EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Ascent Industries Co's current Enterprise Value is €80.20 Mil.
Ascent Industries 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 €-5.97 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.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a EV-to-FCF of -13.42 as of Jun. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #999999 out of 921 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Ascent Industries Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current EV-to-FCF is -13.42. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #999999 out of 921 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's EV-to-FCF compare to BLGO and ORGN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #999999 out of 921 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Ascent Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.87. 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 22.87, based on 921 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. 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 Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Industries Co's current EV-to-FCF is -13.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.84, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 100.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -13.42. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current EV-to-FCF is -13.42 as of Jun. 24, 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 100.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.84.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:
EV-to-FCF: -13.42
GF Value™: €5.84 vs. price of €11.70 (100.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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