MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) EV-to-FCF: 4.64 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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LTS:0RK5 MAX Automation SE LTS:0RK5
76 GF Score
Price €3.70
GF Value €4.86
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What is MAX Automation SE EV-to-FCF?

MAX Automation SE LTS:0RK5 76 EV-to-FCF is 4.64 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 7.29. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RK5 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.86. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,733 Industrial Products companies, MAX Automation SE ranks better than 89.96% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, MAX Automation SE's Enterprise Value is €179.6 Mil. MAX Automation SE's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €38.7 Mil. Therefore, MAX Automation SE's EV-to-FCF for today is 4.64.

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

LTS:0RK5' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -108.53   Med: 7.29   Max: 86.76
Current: 4.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of MAX Automation SE was 86.76. The lowest was -108.53. And the median was 7.29.

LTS:0RK5's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
89.96% of 1733 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 25.04 vs LTS:0RK5: 4.71

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 (2026-07-16), MAX Automation SE's stock price is €3.70. MAX Automation SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €-0.110. Therefore, MAX Automation SE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


MAX Automation SE  (LTS:0RK5) 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.

MAX Automation SE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.70/-0.110
=At Loss

MAX Automation SE's share price for today is €3.70.
MAX Automation SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-0.110.

* 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.


MAX Automation SE EV-to-FCF Related Terms


MAX Automation SE EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MAX Automation SE'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.

MAX Automation SE EV-to-FCF Chart

MAX Automation SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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MAX Automation SE Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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 46.84 9.99 13.43 6.14 6.51

LTS:0RK5 vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, MAX Automation SE'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.


MAX Automation SE EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Automation SE's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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MAX Automation SE EV-to-FCF Calculation

MAX Automation SE's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=179.561/38.718
=4.64

MAX Automation SE's current Enterprise Value is €179.6 Mil.
MAX Automation SE's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €38.7 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 4.64 mean?
MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) has a EV-to-FCF of 4.64 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on MAX Automation SE and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 7.29. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Automation SE ranks #174 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is MAX Automation SE's EV-to-FCF too high?
MAX Automation SE's current EV-to-FCF of 4.64 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 7.29. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 25.04. MAX Automation SE's value of 4.64 is 81.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Automation SE ranks #174 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MAX Automation SE has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Automation SE's EV-to-FCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Automation SE ranks #174 out of 1733 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places MAX Automation SE in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 25.04. MAX Automation SE's value of 4.64 is 81.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.29 vs. the industry median of 25.04, MAX Automation SE has consistently been below 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 Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 25.04, based on 1,733 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. MAX Automation SE's current EV-to-FCF of 4.64 is 81.5% below 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 MAX Automation SE and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 25.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Automation SE's current EV-to-FCF is 4.64, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 7.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Automation SE stock overvalued right now?
MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) has a current EV-to-FCF of 4.64. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.86, compared to a current price of €3.70 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 4.64, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 7.29 and 81.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 25.04. MAX Automation SE's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5), the current EV-to-FCF is 4.64 as of Jul. 16, 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 MAX Automation SE (LTS:0RK5) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Automation SE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €3.70 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.86.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0RK5:

  • EV-to-FCF: 4.64 (36% below median its 10-year median of 7.29)
  • GF Value™: €4.86 vs. price of €3.70 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 81.5% below the Industrial Products median (#174 of 1733)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0RK5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MAX Automation SE Business Description

Other Exchanges MXHN:GermanyMXHN:Austria
Address Steinhoft 11, Hamburg, HB, DEU, 20459
MAX Automation SE operates internationally as a high-tech mechanical engineering company and a full-service provider of integrated and complex system and component solutions. The business operations are divided into the segments BDTRONIC Group, Vecoplan Group, AIM Micro, NSM + Jucker, ELWEMA, and the Other segment, which includes the IWM companies. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Vecoplan Group segment that develops, manufactures and installs machines and plants for the shredding, conveying, and processing of primary and secondary raw materials, mainly for customers in the wood and recycling industry, the waste disposal industry, and the paper and plastics industry.
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