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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Zhongtai Futures Co's Enterprise Value is HK$-32,465.7 Mil.
Zhongtai Futures Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-2,480.8 Mil. Therefore, Zhongtai Futures Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 13.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zhongtai Futures Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01461'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.75 Med: -1.98 Max: 44.68
Current: 13.09
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Zhongtai Futures Co was 44.68. The lowest was -10.75. And the median was -1.98.
HKSE:01461's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 58.69% of 443
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 9.68
vs HKSE:01461: 13.09
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.
Zhongtai Futures Co (HKSE:01461) 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.
Zhongtai Futures Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Zhongtai Futures Co's share price for today is HK$0.67.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Zhongtai Futures Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0.094.
* 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.
Zhongtai Futures Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Zhongtai Futures Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zhongtai Futures Co'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 Capital Markets subindustry, Zhongtai Futures Co'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.
Zhongtai Futures Co EV-to-FCF vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Zhongtai Futures Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhongtai Futures Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Zhongtai Futures Co's current Enterprise Value is HK$-32,465.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Zhongtai Futures Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-2,480.8 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.
Zhongtai Futures Co (HKSE:01461) has a EV-to-FCF of 13.09 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Zhongtai Futures Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhongtai Futures Co ranks #260 out of 443 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is Zhongtai Futures Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Zhongtai Futures Co's current EV-to-FCF is 13.09. The Capital Markets industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.68. Zhongtai Futures Co's value of 13.09 is 35.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhongtai Futures Co ranks #260 out of 443 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhongtai Futures Co has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhongtai Futures Co's EV-to-FCF compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Zhongtai Futures Co ranks #260 out of 443 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Zhongtai Futures Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 9.68. Zhongtai Futures Co's value of 13.09 is 35.2% above 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 Capital Markets company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Capital Markets companies is 9.68, based on 443 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. Zhongtai Futures Co's current EV-to-FCF of 13.09 is 35.2% above 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 Zhongtai Futures Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 9.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhongtai Futures Co's current EV-to-FCF is 13.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhongtai Futures Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongtai Futures Co (HKSE:01461) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.18, compared to a current price of HK$0.67 — trading 272.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 13.09 and 35.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 9.68. Zhongtai Futures Co's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Zhongtai Futures Co (HKSE:01461), the current EV-to-FCF is 13.09 as of Aug. 05, 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 Zhongtai Futures Co (HKSE:01461) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhongtai Futures Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.67 is trading 272.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.18.
GuruFocus considers Zhongtai Futures Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01461:
EV-to-FCF: 13.09
GF Value™: HK$0.18 vs. price of HK$0.67 (272.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.2% above the Capital Markets median (#260 of 443)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhongtai Futures Co Ltd is mainly engaged in financial futures brokerage; commodity futures brokerage; consulting in futures investments; asset management; basis trading; warehouse receipt services; cooperative hedging; market making; over-the-counter derivatives business; information technology consulting services, and other business activities permitted by the CSRC. The Group's reportable segments are mainly classified into brokerage business segment, risk management business segment, and asset management segment, depending on the type of business. The company generates majority of income from Brokerage business segment.
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