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CelaneseMIL:1CE 49 EV-to-FCF is 19.08 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 21.00. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CE with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 930 Chemicals companies, Celanese ranks better than 55.48% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Celanese's Enterprise Value is €14,375 Mil.
Celanese's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €753 Mil. Therefore, Celanese's EV-to-FCF for today is 19.08.
The historical rank and industry rank for Celanese's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1CE'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.06 Med: 21 Max: 42.4
Current: 18.77
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Celanese was 42.40. The lowest was 9.06. And the median was 21.00.
MIL:1CE's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 55.48% of 930
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.51
vs MIL:1CE: 18.77
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.
Celanese's share price for today is €42.00.
Celanese'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 €-8.496.
* 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.
Celanese EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Celanese EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Celanese'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 Chemicals subindustry, Celanese'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.
Celanese EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Celanese's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Celanese's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Celanese's current Enterprise Value is €14,375 Mil.
Celanese'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 €753 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.
Celanese (MIL:1CE) has a EV-to-FCF of 19.08 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Celanese and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.00. Over the past decade, Celanese's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.06 to 42.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #414 out of 930 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Celanese's EV-to-FCF too high?
Celanese's current EV-to-FCF of 19.08 is near median its 10-year median of 21.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.06 to a high of 42.40. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.51. Celanese's value of 19.08 is 11.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Celanese ranks #414 out of 930 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Celanese has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Celanese's EV-to-FCF compare to OLN and HUN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Celanese ranks #414 out of 930 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Celanese in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.51. Celanese's value of 19.08 is 11.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Celanese's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.06 to 42.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.00 vs. the industry median of 21.51, Celanese 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 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. Celanese's current EV-to-FCF of 19.08 is 11.3% 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 Celanese 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. Celanese's current EV-to-FCF is 19.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Celanese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese (MIL:1CE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.23, compared to a current price of €42.00 — trading 26.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 19.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.00 and 11.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 21.51. Celanese's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 Celanese (MIL:1CE), the current EV-to-FCF is 19.08 as of Jul. 31, 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 Celanese (MIL:1CE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Celanese stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €42.00 is trading 26.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €57.23.
GuruFocus considers Celanese to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1CE:
EV-to-FCF: 19.08 (near median its 10-year median of 21.00)
GF Value™: €57.23 vs. price of €42.00 (26.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.3% below the Chemicals median (#414 of 930)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Celanese is one of the world's largest producers of acetic acid and its downstream derivative chemicals, which are used in various end markets, including coatings and adhesives. The company is also one of the largest producers of specialty polymers, which are used in the automotive, electronics, medical, building, and consumer end markets. The company also makes cellulose derivatives used in cigarette filters.
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