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The historical rank and industry rank for Haidilao International Holding's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HDALF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -922.99 Med: -29.8 Max: 525.28
Current: 12.82
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Haidilao International Holding was 525.28. The lowest was -922.99. And the median was -29.80.
HDALF's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 62.95% of 278
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.83
vs HDALF: 12.82
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.
Haidilao International Holding (OTCPK:HDALF) 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.
Haidilao International Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Haidilao International Holding's share price for today is $1.4364.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Haidilao International Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.106.
* 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.
Haidilao International Holding EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Haidilao International Holding EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Restaurants subindustry, Haidilao International Holding'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.
Haidilao International Holding EV-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Haidilao International Holding's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Haidilao International Holding's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Haidilao International Holding's current Enterprise Value is $7,063 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Haidilao International Holding's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $551 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.
Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) has a EV-to-FCF of 12.82 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Haidilao International Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #103 out of 278 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 37.1%.
Is Haidilao International Holding's EV-to-FCF too high?
Haidilao International Holding's current EV-to-FCF is 12.82. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.83. Haidilao International Holding's value of 12.82 is 28.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #103 out of 278 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Haidilao International Holding has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haidilao International Holding's EV-to-FCF compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Haidilao International Holding ranks #103 out of 278 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Haidilao International Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.83. Haidilao International Holding's value of 12.82 is 28.1% 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.83, based on 278 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. Haidilao International Holding's current EV-to-FCF of 12.82 is 28.1% 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 Haidilao International Holding and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haidilao International Holding's current EV-to-FCF is 12.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haidilao International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.17, compared to a current price of $1.44 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.82 and 28.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 17.83. Haidilao International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Haidilao International Holding (HDALF), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.82 as of Jul. 15, 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 Haidilao International Holding (HDALF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haidilao International Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.44 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.17.
GuruFocus considers Haidilao International Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HDALF:
EV-to-FCF: 12.82
GF Value™: $2.17 vs. price of $1.44 (33.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% below the Restaurants median (#103 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HDALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haidilao International Holding Business Description
Haidilao, founded in Sichuan in 1998, is a prominent Chinese hot pot restaurant operator. Following the spinoff of its international unit Super Hi, Haidilao now focuses solely on managing restaurants in Greater China.By the end of 2024, the chain operated over 1,300 stores in Greater China, generating more than CNY 40 billion in systemwide sales, making it one of the largest restaurant operators in China. The majority of its restaurants are company-owned, with only a small fraction franchised.
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