EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Sensient Technologies's Enterprise Value is MXN101,194 Mil.
Sensient Technologies's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN424 Mil. Therefore, Sensient Technologies's EV-to-FCF for today is 238.89.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sensient Technologies's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:SXT'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4893.67 Med: 33.54 Max: 397.29
Current: 263.81
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Sensient Technologies was 397.29. The lowest was -4893.67. And the median was 33.54.
MEX:SXT's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 94.13% of 920
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.4
vs MEX:SXT: 263.81
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.
Sensient Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Sensient Technologies's share price for today is MXN1400.00.
Sensient Technologies'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 MXN62.138.
* 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sensient Technologies'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.
Sensient Technologies EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sensient Technologies's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensient Technologies's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Sensient Technologies's current Enterprise Value is MXN101,194 Mil.
Sensient Technologies'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 MXN424 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.
Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) has a EV-to-FCF of 238.89 as of Jun. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sensient Technologies and its competitors. This is 612% above median its historical median of 33.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #866 out of 920 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is Sensient Technologies' EV-to-FCF too high?
Sensient Technologies' current EV-to-FCF of 238.89 is 612% above median its 10-year median of 33.54. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.40. Sensient Technologies' value of 238.89 is 966.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #866 out of 920 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sensient Technologies has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensient Technologies' EV-to-FCF compare to CBT and BCPC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sensient Technologies ranks #866 out of 920 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Sensient Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.40. Sensient Technologies' value of 238.89 is 966.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.54 vs. the industry median of 22.40, Sensient Technologies 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 22.40, 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. Sensient Technologies's current EV-to-FCF of 238.89 is 966.5% 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 Sensient Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensient Technologies's current EV-to-FCF is 238.89, which is 612% above median its own 10-year median of 33.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensient Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) has a current EV-to-FCF of 238.89. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,010.91, compared to a current price of MXN1,400.00 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 238.89, which is 612% above median its 10-year median of 33.54 and 966.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 22.40. Sensient Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT), the current EV-to-FCF is 238.89 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 Sensient Technologies (MEX:SXT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensient Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,400.00 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,010.91.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SXT:
EV-to-FCF: 238.89 (612% above median its 10-year median of 33.54)
GF Value™: MXN1,010.91 vs. price of MXN1,400.00 (38.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 966.5% above the Chemicals median (#866 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SXT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensient Technologies Corp manufactures and markets natural and synthetic colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient's offerings are predominantly applied to consumer-facing products, including food and beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and personal care industries. Its principal products are flavors, flavor enhancers, ingredients, extracts, and bionutrients, essential oils, dehydrated vegetables and other food ingredients, natural and synthetic food and beverage colors, and others. The company's reportable segments are: Flavors & Extracts, which derive key revenue, Color, Asia Pacific, and Corporate and Other. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions.
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