Compal ElectronicsLUX:COMEL 78 EV-to-FCF is 7.49 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 3.38. GuruFocus rates LUX:COMEL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.62. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,331 Hardware companies, Compal Electronics ranks better than 77.76% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Compal Electronics's Enterprise Value is $5,146 Mil.
Compal Electronics's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $687 Mil. Therefore, Compal Electronics's EV-to-FCF for today is 7.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compal Electronics's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LUX:COMEL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -58.87 Med: 3.38 Max: 30.59
Current: 7.73
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Compal Electronics was 30.59. The lowest was -58.87. And the median was 3.38.
LUX:COMEL's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 77.76% of 1331
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 23.44
vs LUX:COMEL: 7.73
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.
Compal Electronics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Compal Electronics's share price for today is $5.45.
Compal Electronics'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 $0.218.
* 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.
Compal Electronics EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Compal Electronics EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compal Electronics'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.
LUX:COMEL vs SNDK, DELL, STX: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Compal Electronics'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.
Compal Electronics EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Compal Electronics's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compal Electronics's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Compal Electronics's current Enterprise Value is $5,146 Mil.
Compal Electronics'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 $687 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.
Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) has a EV-to-FCF of 7.49 as of Jun. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Compal Electronics and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 3.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #296 out of 1331 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Compal Electronics' EV-to-FCF too high?
Compal Electronics' current EV-to-FCF of 7.49 is 122% above median its 10-year median of 3.38. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.44. Compal Electronics' value of 7.49 is 68% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #296 out of 1331 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compal Electronics has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compal Electronics' EV-to-FCF compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Compal Electronics ranks #296 out of 1331 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Compal Electronics in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.44. Compal Electronics' value of 7.49 is 68% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.38 vs. the industry median of 23.44, Compal Electronics 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 a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 23.44, based on 1,331 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. Compal Electronics's current EV-to-FCF of 7.49 is 68% 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 Compal Electronics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compal Electronics's current EV-to-FCF is 7.49, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 3.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compal Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) has a current EV-to-FCF of 7.49. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.62, compared to a current price of $5.45 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 7.49, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 3.38 and 68% below the Hardware industry median of 23.44. Compal Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL), the current EV-to-FCF is 7.49 as of Jun. 30, 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 Compal Electronics (LUX:COMEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compal Electronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.45 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.62.
Key valuation signals for LUX:COMEL:
EV-to-FCF: 7.49 (122% above median its 10-year median of 3.38)
GF Value™: $4.62 vs. price of $5.45 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68% below the Hardware median (#296 of 1331)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:COMEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compal Electronics Inc is a Taiwan-based original design manufacturer that produces notebook computers, monitors, and televisions for equipment manufacturers. The firm's operations are organized in two reportable segment Information technology products and Strategically Integrated product segment. The majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the United States, with the rest coming from China, Netherlands, Japan, United Kingdom, India, Germany, and Others.
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