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The historical rank and industry rank for Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
IST:MERCN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2963.78 Med: -8.5 Max: 97.78
Current: -12.47
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS was 97.78. The lowest was -2963.78. And the median was -8.50.
IST:MERCN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 930
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.51
vs IST:MERCN: -12.47
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.
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERCN) 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.
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's share price for today is ₺21.14.
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS'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 ₺0.794.
* 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.
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's current Enterprise Value is ₺5,265 Mil.
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS'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 ₺-463 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.
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERCN) has a EV-to-FCF of -11.37 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #999999 out of 930 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's EV-to-FCF too high?
Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's current EV-to-FCF is -11.37. Based on the distribution chart, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #999999 out of 930 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #999999 out of 930 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.51. 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 21.51, based on 930 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 Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's current EV-to-FCF is -11.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERCN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺11.95, compared to a current price of ₺21.14 — trading 76.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -11.37. Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 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 Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERCN), the current EV-to-FCF is -11.37 as of Aug. 01, 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 Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:MERCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺21.14 is trading 76.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺11.95.
GuruFocus considers Mercan Kimyanayi ve Ticaret AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:MERCN:
EV-to-FCF: -11.37
GF Value™: ₺11.95 vs. price of ₺21.14 (76.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:MERCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercan Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is engaged in the business of producing, buying, and selling paraffin, emulsion, vaseline and liquid paraffin. It has three group companies under its roof. One of these companies trades cosmetics, detergents, and industrial products in Turkey and abroad. The other company's main activity is to produce, buy and sell paraffin and emulsion for domestic and international markets.
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