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Lotte Chemical PakistanKAR:LOTCHEM -0.59%76 EV-to-FCF is 25.30 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 510% above its 10-year median of 4.15. GuruFocus rates KAR:LOTCHEM with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨20.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 Chemicals companies, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks worse than 107526.77% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Enterprise Value is ₨41,399 Mil.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₨1,636 Mil. Therefore, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's EV-to-FCF for today is 25.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lotte Chemical Pakistan's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:LOTCHEM'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -56.6 Med: 4.15 Max: 1588.18
Current: 25.3
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Lotte Chemical Pakistan was 1588.18. The lowest was -56.60. And the median was 4.15.
KAR:LOTCHEM's EV-to-FCF is not ranked
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 21.51
vs KAR:LOTCHEM: 25.30
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.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) 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.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lotte Chemical Pakistan's share price for today is ₨26.97.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan'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 ₨3.090.
* 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.
* 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.
KAR:LOTCHEM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lotte Chemical Pakistan'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.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lotte Chemical Pakistan's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotte Chemical Pakistan's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current Enterprise Value is ₨41,399 Mil.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan'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 ₨1,636 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.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) has a EV-to-FCF of 25.30 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lotte Chemical Pakistan and its competitors. This is 510% above median its historical median of 4.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #999999 out of 930 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Lotte Chemical Pakistan's EV-to-FCF too high?
Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current EV-to-FCF of 25.30 is 510% above median its 10-year median of 4.15. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.51. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's value of 25.30 is 17.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #999999 out of 930 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lotte Chemical Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotte Chemical Pakistan's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lotte Chemical Pakistan ranks #999999 out of 930 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lotte Chemical Pakistan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.51. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's value of 25.30 is 17.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.15 vs. the industry median of 21.51, Lotte Chemical Pakistan 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 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. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current EV-to-FCF of 25.30 is 17.6% 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan 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. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's current EV-to-FCF is 25.30, which is 510% above median its own 10-year median of 4.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotte Chemical Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨20.40, compared to a current price of ₨26.97 — trading 32.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 25.30, which is 510% above median its 10-year median of 4.15 and 17.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.51. Lotte Chemical Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM), the current EV-to-FCF is 25.30 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 Lotte Chemical Pakistan (KAR:LOTCHEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotte Chemical Pakistan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨26.97 is trading 32.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨20.40.
GuruFocus considers Lotte Chemical Pakistan to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:LOTCHEM:
EV-to-FCF: 25.30 (510% above median its 10-year median of 4.15)
GF Value™: ₨20.40 vs. price of ₨26.97 (32.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.6% above the Chemicals median (#999999 of 930)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:LOTCHEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lotte Chemical Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA). PTA is a key raw material used in the production of polyester fiber, polyester filament yarn, polyester film, and polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
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