Mantengu (JSE:MTU) EV-to-FCF: -0.40 (As of Aug. 04, 2026)

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What is Mantengu EV-to-FCF?

Mantengu JSE:MTU 21 EV-to-FCF is -0.40 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:MTU with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 447 Metals & Mining companies, Mantengu ranks worse than 223713.42% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Mantengu's Enterprise Value is R73.1 Mil. Mantengu's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-184.0 Mil. Therefore, Mantengu's EV-to-FCF for today is -0.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mantengu's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:MTU' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.11   Med: 114.62   Max: 114.62
Current: -0.45

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Mantengu was 114.62. The lowest was -27.11. And the median was 114.62.

JSE:MTU's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 447 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 18.76 vs JSE:MTU: -0.45

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 (2026-08-04), Mantengu's stock price is R0.21. Mantengu's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-1.010. Therefore, Mantengu's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Mantengu  (JSE:MTU) 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.

Mantengu's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.21/-1.010
=At Loss

Mantengu's share price for today is R0.21.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mantengu's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-1.010.

* 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.


Mantengu EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Mantengu EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mantengu'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.

Mantengu EV-to-FCF Chart

Mantengu Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.45 -29.41 -3.09 -1.70 -0.70

Mantengu Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.09 0.00 -1.70 0.00 -0.70

Mantengu EV-to-FCF Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Mantengu'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.


Mantengu EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Mantengu's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mantengu's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Mantengu EV-to-FCF Calculation

Mantengu's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=73.130/-183.965
=-0.40

Mantengu's current Enterprise Value is R73.1 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Mantengu's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was R-184.0 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -0.40 mean?
Mantengu (JSE:MTU) has a EV-to-FCF of -0.40 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Mantengu and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mantengu ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Mantengu's EV-to-FCF too high?
Mantengu's current EV-to-FCF is -0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Mantengu ranks #999999 out of 447 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mantengu has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mantengu's EV-to-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Mantengu ranks #999999 out of 447 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Mantengu in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.76. 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 18.76, 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. 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 Mantengu and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mantengu's current EV-to-FCF is -0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mantengu stock overvalued right now?
Mantengu (JSE:MTU) has a current EV-to-FCF of -0.40. The current EV-to-FCF is -0.40. Mantengu's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Mantengu (JSE:MTU), the current EV-to-FCF is -0.40 as of Aug. 04, 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.

Mantengu Business Description

Address 5 Saint Michaels Lane, Bryanston, Sandton, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2080
Mantengu Ltd Formerly Mantengu Mining Ltd is a resource investment company. Along with its subsidiaries, the group is engaged in chrome and platinum mining operations on the Langpan 371KQ farm in Limpopo Province, purchasing and leasing mining equipment, chrome processing and mining, and manufacturing and distributing silicon carbide. Its reportable segments are: silicone carbide, chrome, and corporate. The reportable operating segments derive their revenue predominantly from mining, extraction, production, and selling Chrome concentrate, manufacturing and selling silicone carbide, and corporate services. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the Chrome segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by South Africa, China, and the USA.
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