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Heliostar MetalsHSTXF -1.01%22 EV-to-FCF is 17.35 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 21.43. GuruFocus rates HSTXF with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 447 Metals & Mining companies, Heliostar Metals ranks better than 57.94% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Heliostar Metals's Enterprise Value is $443.4 Mil.
Heliostar Metals's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $25.6 Mil. Therefore, Heliostar Metals's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Heliostar Metals's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
HSTXF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.49 Med: 21.43 Max: 44.19
Current: 17.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Heliostar Metals was 44.19. The lowest was -29.49. And the median was 21.43.
HSTXF's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 57.94% of 447
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 22.05
vs HSTXF: 17.14
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.
Heliostar Metals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Heliostar Metals's share price for today is $1.672.
Heliostar Metals's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.110.
* 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.
Heliostar Metals EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Heliostar Metals EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Heliostar Metals'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 Gold subindustry, Heliostar Metals'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.
Heliostar Metals EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Heliostar Metals's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heliostar Metals's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Heliostar Metals's current Enterprise Value is $443.4 Mil.
Heliostar Metals's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $25.6 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.
Heliostar Metals (HSTXF) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.35 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Heliostar Metals and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 21.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Heliostar Metals ranks #188 out of 447 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 42.1%.
Is Heliostar Metals' EV-to-FCF too high?
Heliostar Metals' current EV-to-FCF of 17.35 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 21.43. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.05. Heliostar Metals' value of 17.35 is 21.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heliostar Metals ranks #188 out of 447 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Heliostar Metals has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heliostar Metals' EV-to-FCF compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Heliostar Metals ranks #188 out of 447 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Heliostar Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.05. Heliostar Metals' value of 17.35 is 21.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.43 vs. the industry median of 22.05, Heliostar Metals has consistently been below 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 22.05, based on 447 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. Heliostar Metals's current EV-to-FCF of 17.35 is 21.3% below 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 Heliostar Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heliostar Metals's current EV-to-FCF is 17.35, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 21.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heliostar Metals stock overvalued right now?
Heliostar Metals (HSTXF) has a current EV-to-FCF of 17.35. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.35, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 21.43 and 21.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 22.05. Heliostar Metals' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Heliostar Metals (HSTXF), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.35 as of Aug. 23, 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.
Heliostar Metals Ltd is a junior exploration and development company with a portfolio of high-grade gold projects in Alaska and Mexico. It is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in North America The operating segments arethe La Colorada and San Agustin mines, located in Mexico. The company's assets and liabilities are held within Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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