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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Plover Bay Technologies's Enterprise Value is HK$7,731 Mil.
Plover Bay Technologies's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was HK$342 Mil. Therefore, Plover Bay Technologies's EV-to-FCF for today is 22.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plover Bay Technologies's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:01523'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.71 Med: 17.7 Max: 446.34
Current: 23.21
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Plover Bay Technologies was 446.34. The lowest was 5.71. And the median was 17.70.
HKSE:01523's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 51.12% of 1248
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.54
vs HKSE:01523: 23.21
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.
Plover Bay Technologies (HKSE:01523) 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.
Plover Bay Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Plover Bay Technologies's share price for today is HK$7.325.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Plover Bay Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was HK$0.363.
* 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.
* 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.
HKSE:01523 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Plover Bay Technologies'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.
Plover Bay Technologies EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Plover Bay Technologies's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plover Bay Technologies's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Plover Bay Technologies's current Enterprise Value is HK$7,731 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Plover Bay Technologies's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was HK$342 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.
Plover Bay Technologies (HKSE:01523) has a EV-to-FCF of 22.62 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Plover Bay Technologies and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 17.70. Over the past decade, Plover Bay Technologies' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 5.71 to 446.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Plover Bay Technologies ranks #638 out of 1248 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 51.1%.
Is Plover Bay Technologies' EV-to-FCF too high?
Plover Bay Technologies' current EV-to-FCF of 22.62 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 17.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.71 to a high of 446.34. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.54. Plover Bay Technologies' value of 22.62 is 0.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plover Bay Technologies ranks #638 out of 1248 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Plover Bay Technologies has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plover Bay Technologies' EV-to-FCF compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Plover Bay Technologies ranks #638 out of 1248 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Plover Bay Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.54. Plover Bay Technologies' value of 22.62 is 0.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Plover Bay Technologies' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 5.71 to 446.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.70 vs. the industry median of 22.54, Plover Bay Technologies has consistently been above 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 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. Plover Bay Technologies's current EV-to-FCF of 22.62 is 0.4% 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 Plover Bay Technologies 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. Plover Bay Technologies's current EV-to-FCF is 22.62, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 17.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plover Bay Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plover Bay Technologies (HKSE:01523) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$6.88, compared to a current price of HK$7.33 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 22.62, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 17.70 and 0.4% above the Hardware industry median of 22.54. Plover Bay Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 Plover Bay Technologies (HKSE:01523), the current EV-to-FCF is 22.62 as of Aug. 21, 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 Plover Bay Technologies (HKSE:01523) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plover Bay Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$7.33 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$6.88.
GuruFocus considers Plover Bay Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01523:
EV-to-FCF: 22.62 (28% above median its 10-year median of 17.70)
GF Value™: HK$6.88 vs. price of HK$7.33 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.4% above the Hardware median (#638 of 1248)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01523 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plover Bay Technologies Ltd is an investment holding company. It is a vendor of connectivity hardware, software, and services. The company's products include wired SD-WAN routers, wireless SD-WAN routers, and networking peripherals that support customer's networks. It also engages in the sales of software licences and the provision of warranty and support services. Companies' segments consist mainly of the following categories: SD-WAN routers; Mobile First Connectivity, which denotes products connected through mobile networks; warranty and support services; and software licences. The Mobile First Connectivity has the highest revenue. Geographical regions: North America, EMEA, Asia, and other regions.
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