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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Future Machine's Enterprise Value is HK$350 Mil.
Future Machine's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-277 Mil. Therefore, Future Machine's EV-to-FCF for today is -1.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Future Machine's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01401'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.96 Med: -1.34 Max: 270.81
Current: -1.26
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Future Machine was 270.81. The lowest was -44.96. And the median was -1.34.
HKSE:01401's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1248
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.54
vs HKSE:01401: -1.26
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.
Future Machine's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Future Machine's share price for today is HK$0.255.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Future Machine's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.035.
* 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.
Future Machine EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Future Machine EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Future Machine'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Future Machine'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.
Future Machine EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Future Machine's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Future Machine's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Future Machine's current Enterprise Value is HK$350 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Future Machine's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-277 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.
Future Machine (HKSE:01401) has a EV-to-FCF of -1.26 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Future Machine and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Future Machine ranks #999999 out of 1248 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Future Machine's EV-to-FCF too high?
Future Machine's current EV-to-FCF is -1.26. Based on the distribution chart, Future Machine ranks #999999 out of 1248 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Future Machine has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future Machine's EV-to-FCF compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Future Machine ranks #999999 out of 1248 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Future Machine in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.54. 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 22.54, based on 1,248 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 Future Machine and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future Machine's current EV-to-FCF is -1.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future Machine stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Machine (HKSE:01401) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$2.14, compared to a current price of HK$0.26 — trading 88.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -1.26. Future Machine's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Future Machine (HKSE:01401), the current EV-to-FCF is -1.26 as of Aug. 23, 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 Future Machine (HKSE:01401) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Machine stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.26 is trading 88.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$2.14.
GuruFocus considers Future Machine to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01401:
EV-to-FCF: -1.26
GF Value™: HK$2.14 vs. price of HK$0.26 (88.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01401 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Future Machine Ltd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of its subsidiaries are designing, manufacturing and sales of mobile phones and printed circuit board assembly products (PCBA) and Internet of things (IoT) related products and investment holding. It generates a majority of its revenue from the sale of feature phones and smartphones. Geographically, the group derives its key revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC), and also has a presence in India, Pakistan, the United States of America, Bangladesh, Algeria, Yemen, Dubai, and other markets.
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