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Tower SemiconductorFRA:TOW +9.34%70 EV-to-FCF is 70.14 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 243% above its 10-year median of 20.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:TOW with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €49.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 501 Semiconductors companies, Tower Semiconductor ranks worse than 67.86% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Tower Semiconductor's Enterprise Value is €19,575 Mil.
Tower Semiconductor's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €279 Mil. Therefore, Tower Semiconductor's EV-to-FCF for today is 70.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tower Semiconductor's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:TOW'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1349.25 Med: 20.47 Max: 483.91
Current: 70.02
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Tower Semiconductor was 483.91. The lowest was -1349.25. And the median was 20.47.
FRA:TOW's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 67.86% of 501
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 39.1
vs FRA:TOW: 70.02
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.
Tower Semiconductor's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Tower Semiconductor's share price for today is €181.50.
Tower Semiconductor'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 €1.846.
* 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.
Tower Semiconductor EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Tower Semiconductor EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tower Semiconductor'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 Semiconductors subindustry, Tower Semiconductor'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.
Tower Semiconductor EV-to-FCF vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Tower Semiconductor's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tower Semiconductor's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Tower Semiconductor's current Enterprise Value is €19,575 Mil.
Tower Semiconductor'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 €279 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.
Tower Semiconductor (FRA:TOW) has a EV-to-FCF of 70.14 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Tower Semiconductor and its competitors. This is 243% above median its historical median of 20.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Tower Semiconductor ranks #340 out of 501 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is Tower Semiconductor's EV-to-FCF too high?
Tower Semiconductor's current EV-to-FCF of 70.14 is 243% above median its 10-year median of 20.47. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-FCF is 39.10. Tower Semiconductor's value of 70.14 is 79.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tower Semiconductor ranks #340 out of 501 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tower Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tower Semiconductor's EV-to-FCF compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Tower Semiconductor ranks #340 out of 501 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Tower Semiconductor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 39.10. Tower Semiconductor's value of 70.14 is 79.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.47 vs. the industry median of 39.10, Tower Semiconductor 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Semiconductors companies is 39.10, based on 501 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. Tower Semiconductor's current EV-to-FCF of 70.14 is 79.4% 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 Tower Semiconductor and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 39.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tower Semiconductor's current EV-to-FCF is 70.14, which is 243% above median its own 10-year median of 20.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tower Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tower Semiconductor (FRA:TOW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €49.69, compared to a current price of €181.50 — trading 265.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 70.14, which is 243% above median its 10-year median of 20.47 and 79.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 39.10. Tower Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Tower Semiconductor (FRA:TOW), the current EV-to-FCF is 70.14 as of Jul. 31, 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 Tower Semiconductor (FRA:TOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tower Semiconductor stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €181.50 is trading 265.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €49.69.
GuruFocus considers Tower Semiconductor to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:TOW:
EV-to-FCF: 70.14 (243% above median its 10-year median of 20.47)
GF Value™: €49.69 vs. price of €181.50 (265.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79.4% above the Semiconductors median (#340 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:TOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tower Semiconductor Ltd is a pure-play specialty foundry that manufactures semiconductors. As a pure-play foundry, it focuses on producing integrated circuits (ICs) based on the design specifications of customers. The company's line of integrated circuits is incorporated into markets, including consumer electronics, personal computers, communications, automotive, and industrial and medical device products. It produces ICs alongside wholly-owned subsidiaries through fabrication facilities located in Japan. The company has a geographical presence in the USA, Japan, Asia (other than Japan), and Europe.
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