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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Chikuho Bank's Enterprise Value is 円-43,281 Mil.
Chikuho Bank's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円18,127 Mil. Therefore, Chikuho Bank's EV-to-FCF for today is -2.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chikuho Bank's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:8398'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.5 Med: 0.31 Max: 6.6
Current: -2.39
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Chikuho Bank was 6.60. The lowest was -4.50. And the median was 0.31.
FSE:8398's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 93.13% of 1193
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 6.65
vs FSE:8398: -2.39
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.
Chikuho Bank's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Chikuho Bank's share price for today is 円2040.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chikuho Bank's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円193.770.
* 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.
Chikuho Bank EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Chikuho Bank EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chikuho Bank'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 Banks - Regional subindustry, Chikuho Bank'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.
Chikuho Bank EV-to-FCF vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Chikuho Bank's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chikuho Bank's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Chikuho Bank's current Enterprise Value is 円-43,281 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chikuho Bank's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円18,127 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.
Chikuho Bank (FSE:8398) has a EV-to-FCF of -2.39 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Chikuho Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chikuho Bank ranks #82 out of 1193 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Chikuho Bank's EV-to-FCF too high?
Chikuho Bank's current EV-to-FCF is -2.39. Based on the distribution chart, Chikuho Bank ranks #82 out of 1193 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chikuho Bank has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chikuho Bank's EV-to-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Chikuho Bank ranks #82 out of 1193 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Chikuho Bank in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 6.65. 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 Banks company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Banks companies is 6.65, based on 1,193 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 Chikuho Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 6.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chikuho Bank's current EV-to-FCF is -2.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chikuho Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chikuho Bank (FSE:8398) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,043.79, compared to a current price of 円2,040.00 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -2.39. Chikuho Bank's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Chikuho Bank (FSE:8398), the current EV-to-FCF is -2.39 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 Chikuho Bank (FSE:8398) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chikuho Bank stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,040.00 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,043.79.
GuruFocus considers Chikuho Bank to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:8398:
EV-to-FCF: -2.39
GF Value™: 円2,043.79 vs. price of 円2,040.00 (0.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:8398 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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