EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Green Plains's Enterprise Value is $1,632 Mil.
Green Plains's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $99 Mil. Therefore, Green Plains's EV-to-FCF for today is 16.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Green Plains's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
GPRE'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -730.32 Med: -10.92 Max: 1810.99
Current: 16.4
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Green Plains was 1810.99. The lowest was -730.32. And the median was -10.92.
GPRE's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 62.3% of 923
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.52
vs GPRE: 16.40
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.
Green Plains's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Green Plains's share price for today is $16.89.
Green Plains'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 $-0.270.
* 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.
Green Plains EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Green Plains EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Green Plains'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, Green Plains'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.
Green Plains EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Green Plains's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Green Plains's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Green Plains's current Enterprise Value is $1,632 Mil.
Green Plains'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 $99 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.
Green Plains (GPRE) has a EV-to-FCF of 16.40 as of Jul. 10, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Green Plains and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #348 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Green Plains' EV-to-FCF too high?
Green Plains' current EV-to-FCF is 16.40. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.52. Green Plains' value of 16.40 is 27.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #348 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Green Plains has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Green Plains' EV-to-FCF compare to TROX and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Green Plains ranks #348 out of 923 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Green Plains in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.52. Green Plains' value of 16.40 is 27.2% 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 22.52, based on 923 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. Green Plains's current EV-to-FCF of 16.40 is 27.2% 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 Green Plains and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Green Plains's current EV-to-FCF is 16.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Green Plains stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains (GPRE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.26, compared to a current price of $16.89 — trading 82.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 16.40 and 27.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 22.52. Green Plains' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 Green Plains (GPRE), the current EV-to-FCF is 16.40 as of Jul. 10, 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 Green Plains (GPRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Green Plains stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.89 is trading 82.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.26.
GuruFocus considers Green Plains to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GPRE:
EV-to-FCF: 16.40
GF Value™: $9.26 vs. price of $16.89 (82.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.2% below the Chemicals median (#348 of 923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in two segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities.
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