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The historical rank and industry rank for Hillcrest Energy Technologies's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HLRTF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -48.08 Med: -4.92 Max: 165.63
Current: -16.78
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Hillcrest Energy Technologies was 165.63. The lowest was -48.08. And the median was -4.92.
HLRTF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1334
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.91
vs HLRTF: -16.78
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.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCPK:HLRTF) 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.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hillcrest Energy Technologies's share price for today is $0.1189.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.050.
* 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.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Hillcrest Energy Technologies 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 Electronic Components subindustry, Hillcrest Energy 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.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Hillcrest Energy Technologies's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hillcrest Energy Technologies's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $25.42 Mil.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.52 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.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (HLRTF) has a EV-to-FCF of -16.78 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hillcrest Energy Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hillcrest Energy Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1334 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Hillcrest Energy Technologies' EV-to-FCF too high?
Hillcrest Energy Technologies' current EV-to-FCF is -16.78. Based on the distribution chart, Hillcrest Energy Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1334 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hillcrest Energy Technologies has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hillcrest Energy Technologies' EV-to-FCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Hillcrest Energy Technologies ranks #999999 out of 1334 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Hillcrest Energy Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.91. 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 22.91, based on 1,334 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 Hillcrest Energy Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hillcrest Energy Technologies's current EV-to-FCF is -16.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hillcrest Energy Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillcrest Energy Technologies (HLRTF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.12 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -16.78. Hillcrest Energy Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 5 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 Hillcrest Energy Technologies (HLRTF), the current EV-to-FCF is -16.78 as of Jul. 15, 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 Hillcrest Energy Technologies (HLRTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillcrest Energy Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.12 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17.
GuruFocus considers Hillcrest Energy Technologies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HLRTF:
EV-to-FCF: -16.78
GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.12 (30.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HLRTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies Business Description
Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd is in the business of developing high-value, high-performance clean energy technologies in its transition from oil and gas production to clean energy technology development and commercialization. It is a clean technology company focused on providing power conversion technologies and digital control systems for next-generation powertrains and grid-connected renewable energy systems. It has two reportable operating segments, being the clean energy segment covering the development and commercialization of its clean energy technology in Canada and Europe and the corporate segment. Its products include EV TRACTION INVERTER, ZVS POWER MODULE, and GRID PCS1000.
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