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HKSE:01636'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -126.64 Med: -22.32 Max: 155.83
Current: -68.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of China Metal Resources Utilization was 155.83. The lowest was -126.64. And the median was -22.32.
HKSE:01636's EV-to-FCF is not ranked
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 20.605
vs HKSE:01636: -68.97
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.
China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) 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.
China Metal Resources Utilization's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Metal Resources Utilization's share price for today is HK$0.31.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Metal Resources Utilization's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$-1.581.
* 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.
China Metal Resources Utilization EV-to-FCF Related Terms
China Metal Resources Utilization 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 Copper subindustry, China Metal Resources Utilization'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.
China Metal Resources Utilization EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, China Metal Resources Utilization's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Metal Resources Utilization's EV-to-FCF falls into.
China Metal Resources Utilization's current Enterprise Value is HK$2,060.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Metal Resources Utilization's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$-29.9 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.
China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) has a EV-to-FCF of -68.97 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Metal Resources Utilization and its competitors.
Is China Metal Resources Utilization's EV-to-FCF too high?
China Metal Resources Utilization's current EV-to-FCF is -68.97. Overall, China Metal Resources Utilization has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Metal Resources Utilization's EV-to-FCF compare to SCCO and FCX?
China Metal Resources Utilization's EV-to-FCF of -68.97 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 20.61. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 20.61, based on 448 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 China Metal Resources Utilization and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 20.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Metal Resources Utilization's current EV-to-FCF is -68.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Metal Resources Utilization stock overvalued right now?
China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) has a current EV-to-FCF of -68.97. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.11, compared to a current price of HK$0.31 — trading 181.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -68.97. China Metal Resources Utilization's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636), the current EV-to-FCF is -68.97 as of Aug. 19, 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 China Metal Resources Utilization (HKSE:01636) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Metal Resources Utilization stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.31 is trading 181.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.11.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01636:
EV-to-FCF: -68.97
GF Value™: HK$0.11 vs. price of HK$0.31 (181.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01636 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Metal Resources Utilization Ltd is a manufacturer of recycled copper products, also known as copper semis, in Southwest China. The company's majority revenue-earning segment is recycled copper products, in which it processes recycled scrap and electrolytic copper to manufacture a various product, including copper wire rods, copper wires, copper plates, and copper granules. The power transmission and distribution cables segment include manufacturing and sales of power transmission and distribution cables, and the Communication cables segment engages in manufacturing and sales of communication cables.
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