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iQSTELIQST +3.88%50 EV-to-FCF is -6.34 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates IQST with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.02 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 251 Telecommunication Services companies, iQSTEL ranks worse than 398405.98% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, iQSTEL's Enterprise Value is $13.8 Mil.
iQSTEL's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.2 Mil. Therefore, iQSTEL's EV-to-FCF for today is -6.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for iQSTEL's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
IQST'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -343.94 Med: -16.62 Max: -0.37
Current: -6.34
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of iQSTEL was -0.37. The lowest was -343.94. And the median was -16.62.
IQST's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 251
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 14.78
vs IQST: -6.34
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.
As of today (2026-07-24), iQSTEL's stock price is $1.07.
iQSTEL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.688. Therefore, iQSTEL's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
iQSTEL (NAS:IQST) 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.
iQSTEL's share price for today is $1.07.
iQSTEL's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.688.
* 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.
iQSTEL EV-to-FCF Related Terms
iQSTEL EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for iQSTEL'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 Telecom Services subindustry, iQSTEL'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.
iQSTEL EV-to-FCF vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, iQSTEL's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where iQSTEL's EV-to-FCF falls into.
iQSTEL's current Enterprise Value is $13.8 Mil.
iQSTEL's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.2 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.
iQSTEL (IQST) has a EV-to-FCF of -6.34 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on iQSTEL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #999999 out of 251 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is iQSTEL's EV-to-FCF too high?
iQSTEL's current EV-to-FCF is -6.34. Based on the distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #999999 out of 251 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, iQSTEL has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does iQSTEL's EV-to-FCF compare to SURG and HMMR?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, iQSTEL ranks #999999 out of 251 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places iQSTEL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.78. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.78, based on 251 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 iQSTEL and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. iQSTEL's current EV-to-FCF is -6.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is iQSTEL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iQSTEL (IQST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.02, compared to a current price of $1.07 — trading 91.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -6.34. iQSTEL's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 iQSTEL (IQST), the current EV-to-FCF is -6.34 as of Jul. 24, 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 iQSTEL (IQST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, iQSTEL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.07 is trading 91.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.02.
GuruFocus considers iQSTEL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IQST:
EV-to-FCF: -6.34
GF Value™: $13.02 vs. price of $1.07 (91.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IQST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
iQSTEL Inc is a technology company offering a wide array of services to the telecom and Internet industry. The business divisions of the company are Telecommunication including VoIP, SMS, International Fiber-Optic, Proprietary Internet of Things (IoT), and a Proprietary Mobile Portability Blockchain Platform; the Fintech division includes remittances services, top-up services, Master Card Debit Card, a USA Bank Account, and a Mobile App; Electric Vehicles division offers Electric Motorcycles and plans to launch a Mid Speed Car; and the Metaverse division includes Metaverse platform to access products, services, content, entertainment, information, customer support, and more in a virtual 3D interface. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the USA.
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