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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Showa Manufacturing Co's Enterprise Value is 円6,681 Mil.
Showa Manufacturing Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-430 Mil. Therefore, Showa Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -15.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Showa Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:5953'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -73.61 Med: -7.14 Max: 19.42
Current: -15.54
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Showa Manufacturing Co was 19.42. The lowest was -73.61. And the median was -7.14.
FSE:5953's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1313
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.51
vs FSE:5953: -15.54
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.
Showa Manufacturing Co (FSE:5953) 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.
Showa Manufacturing Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Showa Manufacturing Co's share price for today is 円7200.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Showa Manufacturing Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1332.757.
* 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.
* 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Showa Manufacturing 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.
Showa Manufacturing Co EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Showa Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Showa Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Showa Manufacturing Co's current Enterprise Value is 円6,681 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Showa Manufacturing Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-430 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.
Showa Manufacturing Co (FSE:5953) has a EV-to-FCF of -15.54 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Showa Manufacturing Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Showa Manufacturing Co ranks #999999 out of 1313 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Showa Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Showa Manufacturing Co's current EV-to-FCF is -15.54. Based on the distribution chart, Showa Manufacturing Co ranks #999999 out of 1313 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Showa Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Showa Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Showa Manufacturing Co ranks #999999 out of 1313 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Showa Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.51. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 21.51, based on 1,313 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 Showa Manufacturing Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Showa Manufacturing Co's current EV-to-FCF is -15.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Showa Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Manufacturing Co (FSE:5953) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,429.87, compared to a current price of 円7,200.00 — trading 109.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -15.54. Showa Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 Showa Manufacturing Co (FSE:5953), the current EV-to-FCF is -15.54 as of Jul. 30, 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 Showa Manufacturing Co (FSE:5953) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Showa Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円7,200.00 is trading 109.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,429.87.
GuruFocus considers Showa Manufacturing Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:5953:
EV-to-FCF: -15.54
GF Value™: 円3,429.87 vs. price of 円7,200.00 (109.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:5953 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Showa Manufacturing Co Ltd manufactures and sales heat source and hot water supply products. It also provides air conditioning, environmental products, casting products, and special heat source products. Casting products include boilers which are used in jet engine parts and nuclear reactor parts, general machinery, automobiles. Special heat source product includes high-clean heat treatment furnace and ultra-thin electric heater which performs drying, baking, and annealing of PDP, LCD, OLED. The company has three reportable segments: Materials Processing Business, Materials Processing Business, and Service Engineering Business.
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