Lanxess AGLNXSF 68 EV-to-FCF is 61.51 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 331% above its 10-year median of 14.28. GuruFocus rates LNXSF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 920 Chemicals companies, Lanxess AG ranks worse than 79.78% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lanxess AG's Enterprise Value is $3,736 Mil.
Lanxess AG's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $61 Mil. Therefore, Lanxess AG's EV-to-FCF for today is 61.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lanxess AG's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LNXSF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1964.66 Med: 14.28 Max: 67.23
Current: 63.62
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Lanxess AG was 67.23. The lowest was -1964.66. And the median was 14.28.
LNXSF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 79.78% of 920
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.005
vs LNXSF: 63.62
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.
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.
Lanxess AG's share price for today is $17.00.
Lanxess AG'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 $-8.927.
* 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.
Lanxess AG EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Lanxess AG EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lanxess AG'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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lanxess AG'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.
Lanxess AG EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lanxess AG's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lanxess AG's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Lanxess AG's current Enterprise Value is $3,736 Mil.
Lanxess AG'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 $61 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.
Lanxess AG (LNXSF) has a EV-to-FCF of 61.51 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lanxess AG and its competitors. This is 331% above median its historical median of 14.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #734 out of 920 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 79.8%.
Is Lanxess AG's EV-to-FCF too high?
Lanxess AG's current EV-to-FCF of 61.51 is 331% above median its 10-year median of 14.28. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.01. Lanxess AG's value of 61.51 is 167.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #734 out of 920 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #734 out of 920 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lanxess AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.01. Lanxess AG's value of 61.51 is 167.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.28 vs. the industry median of 23.01, Lanxess AG 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 23.01, based on 920 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. Lanxess AG's current EV-to-FCF of 61.51 is 167.4% 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lanxess AG's current EV-to-FCF is 61.51, which is 331% above median its own 10-year median of 14.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG (LNXSF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.63, compared to a current price of $17.00 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 61.51, which is 331% above median its 10-year median of 14.28 and 167.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.01. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Lanxess AG (LNXSF), the current EV-to-FCF is 61.51 as of Jul. 05, 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 Lanxess AG (LNXSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.00 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.63.
GuruFocus considers Lanxess AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LNXSF:
EV-to-FCF: 61.51 (331% above median its 10-year median of 14.28)
GF Value™: $22.63 vs. price of $17.00 (24.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 167.4% above the Chemicals median (#734 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LNXSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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