HKGEF (Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings) EV-to-FCF: 5.48 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — 113% Above Median

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HKGEF Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Ltd HKGEF
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Price $0.09
GF Value $0.09
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What is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings EV-to-FCF?

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings HKGEF 42 EV-to-FCF is 5.48 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 113% above its 10-year median of 2.57. GuruFocus rates HKGEF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.09. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Media - Diversified companies, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks better than 73.04% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Enterprise Value is $-9.65 Mil. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.76 Mil. Therefore, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's EV-to-FCF for today is 5.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

HKGEF' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.94   Med: 2.57   Max: 7.5
Current: 5.55

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings was 7.50. The lowest was -1.94. And the median was 2.57.

HKGEF's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
73.04% of 612 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.515 vs HKGEF: 5.55

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.

As of today (2026-07-15), Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's stock price is $0.0925. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.013. Therefore, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings  (OTCPK:HKGEF) 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.

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.0925/-0.013
=At Loss

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's share price for today is $0.0925.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.013.

* 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.


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings'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.

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings EV-to-FCF Chart

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
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Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.30 0.00 3.32 0.00 3.02

HKGEF vs NYT, WLY: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings'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.


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings EV-to-FCF Calculation

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=-9.649/-1.76
=5.48

Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $-9.65 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.76 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 5.48 mean?
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKGEF) has a EV-to-FCF of 5.48 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings and its competitors. This is 113% above median its historical median of 2.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #165 out of 612 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' EV-to-FCF too high?
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' current EV-to-FCF of 5.48 is 113% above median its 10-year median of 2.57. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.52. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' value of 5.48 is 52.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #165 out of 612 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' EV-to-FCF compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings ranks #165 out of 612 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.52. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' value of 5.48 is 52.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.57 vs. the industry median of 11.52, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings has consistently been below 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.52, based on 612 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. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's current EV-to-FCF of 5.48 is 52.4% 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings's current EV-to-FCF is 5.48, which is 113% above median its own 10-year median of 2.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKGEF) has a current EV-to-FCF of 5.48. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.09, compared to a current price of $0.09 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 5.48, which is 113% above median its 10-year median of 2.57 and 52.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.52. Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKGEF), the current EV-to-FCF is 5.48 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 Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings (HKGEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.09 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.09.

Key valuation signals for HKGEF:

  • EV-to-FCF: 5.48 (113% above median its 10-year median of 2.57)
  • GF Value™: $0.09 vs. price of $0.09 (2.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#165 of 612)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKGEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges 00423:Hong Kong
Address 321 Java Road, 6th Floor, Kodak House II, North Point, Hong Kong, HKG
Hong Kong Economic Times Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the printing and publishing of newspapers and magazines and the operation of their associated digital businesses; the operation of recruitment advertising and lifestyle platforms; and the provision of electronic financial and property market information services. Its segments are Media segment, majority revenue deriving segment, engaged in the printing and publication of newspapers, magazines and books and the operation of digital platforms, including recruitment, finance and lifestyle; and Financial news agency, information and solutions segment.
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