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SoftcareHKSE:02698 -0.06%23 EV-to-FCF is 37.55 as of Aug. 14, 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 26.69. GuruFocus rates HKSE:02698 with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,179 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Softcare ranks worse than 77.61% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Softcare's Enterprise Value is HK$18,424 Mil.
Softcare's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$491 Mil. Therefore, Softcare's EV-to-FCF for today is 37.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Softcare's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02698'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.13 Med: 26.69 Max: 37.55
Current: 37.55
During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Softcare was 37.55. The lowest was 20.13. And the median was 26.69.
HKSE:02698's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 77.61% of 1179
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.93
vs HKSE:02698: 37.55
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.
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.
Softcare's share price for today is HK$34.78.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Softcare's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1.790.
* 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.
Softcare EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Softcare EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Softcare'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.
Softcare EV-to-FCF Chart
Softcare Annual Data
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Dec25
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34.18
Softcare Semi-Annual Data
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HKSE:02698 vs PG, CL, KVUE: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Softcare'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.
Softcare EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Softcare's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Softcare's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Softcare's current Enterprise Value is HK$18,424 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Softcare's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$491 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.
Softcare (HKSE:02698) has a EV-to-FCF of 37.55 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Softcare and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 26.69. Over the past decade, Softcare's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 20.13 to 37.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Softcare ranks #915 out of 1179 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Softcare's EV-to-FCF too high?
Softcare's current EV-to-FCF of 37.55 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 26.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.13 to a high of 37.55. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.93. Softcare's value of 37.55 is 135.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Softcare ranks #915 out of 1179 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Softcare has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Softcare's EV-to-FCF compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Softcare ranks #915 out of 1179 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Softcare in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.93. Softcare's value of 37.55 is 135.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Softcare's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 20.13 to 37.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.69 vs. the industry median of 15.93, Softcare 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 15.93, based on 1,179 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. Softcare's current EV-to-FCF of 37.55 is 135.7% 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 Softcare and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Softcare's current EV-to-FCF is 37.55, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 26.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Softcare stock overvalued right now?
Softcare (HKSE:02698) has a current EV-to-FCF of 37.55. The current EV-to-FCF is 37.55, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 26.69 and 135.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 15.93. Softcare's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 3 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 Softcare (HKSE:02698), the current EV-to-FCF is 37.55 as of Aug. 14, 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.
Softcare Ltd is a hygiene product corporation principally engaged in the development, manufacturing and sales of baby and feminine hygiene products, including baby diapers, baby pants, sanitary pads and wet wipes. Geographically the company operates in Africa, Latin America and Central Asia. It offers a variety of baby and feminine hygiene products under brands like Softcare, as well as Veesper, Maya, Cuettie and Clincleer. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the sales of hygiene products in Africa.
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