Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) EV-to-FCF: 29.18 (As of Aug. 18, 2026) — 142% Above Median

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KAR:BWCL Bestway Cement Co Ltd KAR:BWCL
67 GF Score
Price ₨499.85
GF Value ₨383.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Bestway Cement Co EV-to-FCF?

Bestway Cement Co KAR:BWCL 67 EV-to-FCF is 29.18 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 142% above its 10-year median of 12.08. GuruFocus rates KAR:BWCL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨383.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Building Materials companies, Bestway Cement Co ranks worse than 68.35% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Bestway Cement Co's Enterprise Value is ₨351,602 Mil. Bestway Cement Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨12,051 Mil. Therefore, Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 29.18.

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

KAR:BWCL' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -158.62   Med: 12.08   Max: 259.15
Current: 29.18

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Bestway Cement Co was 259.15. The lowest was -158.62. And the median was 12.08.

KAR:BWCL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
68.35% of 278 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 18.45 vs KAR:BWCL: 29.18

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 (2026-08-18), Bestway Cement Co's stock price is ₨499.85. Bestway Cement Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨42.880. Therefore, Bestway Cement Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.66.


Bestway Cement Co  (KAR:BWCL) 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.

Bestway Cement Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=499.85/42.880
=11.66

Bestway Cement Co's share price for today is ₨499.85.
Bestway Cement Co'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 ₨42.880.

* 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.


Bestway Cement Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Bestway Cement Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bestway Cement Co'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.

Bestway Cement Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Bestway Cement Co Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.39 -6.99 9.61 12.76 28.69

Bestway Cement Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 12.76 17.44 18.59 36.04 28.69

KAR:BWCL vs CRH, VMC, MLM: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Bestway Cement Co'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.


Bestway Cement Co EV-to-FCF vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


KAR:BWCL
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Bestway Cement Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=351602.189/12051.156
=29.18

Bestway Cement Co's current Enterprise Value is ₨351,602 Mil.
Bestway Cement Co'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 ₨12,051 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 29.18 mean?
Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) has a EV-to-FCF of 29.18 as of Aug. 18, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. This is 142% above median its historical median of 12.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #190 out of 278 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Bestway Cement Co's current EV-to-FCF of 29.18 is 142% above median its 10-year median of 12.08. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.45. Bestway Cement Co's value of 29.18 is 58.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #190 out of 278 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bestway Cement Co has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bestway Cement Co's EV-to-FCF compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Bestway Cement Co ranks #190 out of 278 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Bestway Cement Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.45. Bestway Cement Co's value of 29.18 is 58.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.08 vs. the industry median of 18.45, Bestway Cement Co 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 a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Building Materials companies is 18.45, based on 278 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. Bestway Cement Co's current EV-to-FCF of 29.18 is 58.2% 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 Bestway Cement Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bestway Cement Co's current EV-to-FCF is 29.18, which is 142% above median its own 10-year median of 12.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bestway Cement Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨383.84, compared to a current price of ₨499.85 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 29.18, which is 142% above median its 10-year median of 12.08 and 58.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 18.45. Bestway Cement Co's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL), the current EV-to-FCF is 29.18 as of Aug. 18, 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 Bestway Cement Co (KAR:BWCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bestway Cement Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₨499.85 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨383.84. GuruFocus considers Bestway Cement Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KAR:BWCL:

  • EV-to-FCF: 29.18 (142% above median its 10-year median of 12.08)
  • GF Value™: ₨383.84 vs. price of ₨499.85 (30.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 58.2% above the Building Materials median (#190 of 278)

No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:BWCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bestway Cement Co Business Description

Address 19-A, College Road, Bestway Building, F-7 Markaz, Islamabad, PB, PAK, 44000
Bestway Cement Co Ltd is engaged in the production and sale of cement in the local and export market. Its products include Bestway, Pakcem, Stallion, Ecocem, Low Alkali Cement, and others. The company operates in Pakistan and also export to other countries. Geographically, the majority of the revenue is generated from Pakistan.
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