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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, China Boton Group Co's Enterprise Value is HK$4,936 Mil.
China Boton Group Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-318 Mil. Therefore, China Boton Group Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -15.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Boton Group Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:03318'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -386.15 Med: -11.06 Max: 187.57
Current: -15.53
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of China Boton Group Co was 187.57. The lowest was -386.15. And the median was -11.06.
HKSE:03318's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 929
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.46
vs HKSE:03318: -15.53
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 Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) 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 Boton Group Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Boton Group Co's share price for today is HK$2.48.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Boton Group Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-1.060.
* 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 Boton Group Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
China Boton Group Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Boton Group 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Boton Group 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.
China Boton Group Co EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Boton Group Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Boton Group Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
China Boton Group Co's current Enterprise Value is HK$4,936 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. China Boton Group Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$-318 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 Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) has a EV-to-FCF of -15.53 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Boton Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #999999 out of 929 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is China Boton Group Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
China Boton Group Co's current EV-to-FCF is -15.53. Based on the distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #999999 out of 929 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #999999 out of 929 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places China Boton Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.46. 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.46, based on 929 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 Boton Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Boton Group Co's current EV-to-FCF is -15.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Boton Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.34, compared to a current price of HK$2.48 — trading 85.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -15.53. China Boton Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 10 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 Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318), the current EV-to-FCF is -15.53 as of Jul. 29, 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 Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.48 is trading 85.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.34.
GuruFocus considers China Boton Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03318:
EV-to-FCF: -15.53
GF Value™: HK$1.34 vs. price of HK$2.48 (85.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Boton Group Co Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacture and sale of flavors, fragrances, and healthcare products. The company operates its business through five business segments. The Flavor Enhancers segment is engaged in the development and sale of fragrance enhancer products. The Food Flavors segment is engaged in the production and sale of food flavors. The Fine Fragrances segment is engaged in the production and sale of fine fragrances. The e-Cigarette products segment comprises disposable e-Cigarettes and rechargeable e-Cigarettes and their accessories. The Investment Properties segment is engaged in real estate leasing. Its geographical segments are the PRC, Europe, the United States, Asia, and Others, of which prime revenue is derived from the PRC.
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