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Barka Desalination CoMUS:BRDE 12 EV-to-FCF is 13.76 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 13.69. GuruFocus rates MUS:BRDE with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of ر.ع0.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 301 Utilities - Regulated companies, Barka Desalination Co ranks better than 61.79% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Barka Desalination Co's Enterprise Value is ر.ع80.14 Mil.
Barka Desalination Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was ر.ع5.83 Mil. Therefore, Barka Desalination Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 13.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barka Desalination Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MUS:BRDE'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.16 Med: 13.69 Max: 16.93
Current: 13.76
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Barka Desalination Co was 16.93. The lowest was 10.16. And the median was 13.69.
MUS:BRDE's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 61.79% of 301
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.63
vs MUS:BRDE: 13.76
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.
Barka Desalination Co (MUS:BRDE) 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.
Barka Desalination Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Barka Desalination Co's share price for today is ر.ع0.169.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Barka Desalination Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was ر.ع0.021.
* 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.
Barka Desalination Co EV-to-FCF Chart
Barka Desalination Co Annual Data
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Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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10.34
16.72
15.84
13.54
Barka Desalination Co Semi-Annual Data
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EV-to-FCF
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10.34
16.72
15.84
13.54
MUS:BRDE vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Barka Desalination Co'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.
Barka Desalination Co EV-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Barka Desalination Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barka Desalination Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Barka Desalination Co's current Enterprise Value is ر.ع80.14 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Barka Desalination Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was ر.ع5.83 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.
Barka Desalination Co (MUS:BRDE) has a EV-to-FCF of 13.76 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Barka Desalination Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.69. Over the past decade, Barka Desalination Co's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.16 to 16.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Barka Desalination Co ranks #115 out of 301 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Barka Desalination Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Barka Desalination Co's current EV-to-FCF of 13.76 is near median its 10-year median of 13.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.16 to a high of 16.93. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.63. Barka Desalination Co's value of 13.76 is 26.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barka Desalination Co ranks #115 out of 301 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barka Desalination Co has a GF Score™ of 12/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barka Desalination Co's EV-to-FCF compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Barka Desalination Co ranks #115 out of 301 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Barka Desalination Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.63. Barka Desalination Co's value of 13.76 is 26.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Barka Desalination Co's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.16 to 16.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.69 vs. the industry median of 18.63, Barka Desalination Co 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.63, based on 301 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. Barka Desalination Co's current EV-to-FCF of 13.76 is 26.1% 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 Barka Desalination Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barka Desalination Co's current EV-to-FCF is 13.76, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barka Desalination Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barka Desalination Co (MUS:BRDE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ر.ع0.13, compared to a current price of ر.ع0.17 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 13.76, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.69 and 26.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.63. Barka Desalination Co's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 9 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 Barka Desalination Co (MUS:BRDE), the current EV-to-FCF is 13.76 as of Aug. 09, 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 Barka Desalination Co (MUS:BRDE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barka Desalination Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ر.ع0.17 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of ر.ع0.13.
GuruFocus considers Barka Desalination Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MUS:BRDE:
EV-to-FCF: 13.76 (near median its 10-year median of 13.69)
GF Value™: ر.ع0.13 vs. price of ر.ع0.17 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#115 of 301)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MUS:BRDE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barka Desalination Co core business activity is to develop, own and operate the Barka Independent water project, a Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) plant with a production located in Barka, South Batinah Governorate, Sultanate of Oman. objectives of the Company are to develop, finance, design, construct, own, operate, maintain a desalination facility. The Company has one operating segment.
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