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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Enterprise Value is $122.44 Mil.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2025 was $4.64 Mil. Therefore, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's EV-to-FCF for today is 26.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JEQ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.35 Med: 20.7 Max: 26.37
Current: 26.37
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund was 26.37. The lowest was 4.35. And the median was 20.70.
JEQ's EV-to-FCF is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 14.495
vs JEQ: 26.37
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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund (NYSE:JEQ) 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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's share price for today is $7.93.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2025 was $0.715.
* 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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund 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 Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund'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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's current Enterprise Value is $122.44 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2025 was $4.64 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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) has a EV-to-FCF of 26.37 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 20.70. Over the past decade, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.35 to 26.37.
Is Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's EV-to-FCF too high?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's current EV-to-FCF of 26.37 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 20.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.35 to a high of 26.37. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's value of 26.37 is 81.9% above this industry median. Overall, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's EV-to-FCF compare to SAMG and NMT?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's EV-to-FCF of 26.37 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.50. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's value of 26.37 is 81.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.35 to 26.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.70 vs. the industry median of 14.50, Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund has consistently been above 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 an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.50, based on 938 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. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's current EV-to-FCF of 26.37 is 81.9% above 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 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's current EV-to-FCF is 26.37, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 20.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund (JEQ) has a current EV-to-FCF of 26.37. The current EV-to-FCF is 26.37, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 20.70 and 81.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.50. Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 4 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 Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund (JEQ), the current EV-to-FCF is 26.37 as of Jul. 26, 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.
Aberdeen Japan Equity Fund Inc is a United States-based closed-end diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to outperform over the long term, on a total return basis (including appreciation and dividends), the Tokyo Stock Price Index ("TOPIX"). The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing a majority of its assets, in equity securities of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange or listed on the over-the-counter market in Japan or listed on other stock exchanges in Japan. The portfolio of investments is spread across Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, Information Technology, Financials, and other sectors.
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