Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) EV-to-FCF: 10.73 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 42% Above Median

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NAI:CARB Carbacid Investments PLC NAI:CARB
88 GF Score
Price KES35.75
GF Value KES22.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Carbacid Investments EV-to-FCF?

Carbacid Investments NAI:CARB -0.42% 88 EV-to-FCF is 10.73 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 7.54. GuruFocus rates NAI:CARB with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of KES22.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 933 Chemicals companies, Carbacid Investments ranks better than 76.74% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Carbacid Investments's Enterprise Value is KES8,875 Mil. Carbacid Investments's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was KES827 Mil. Therefore, Carbacid Investments's EV-to-FCF for today is 10.73.

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

NAI:CARB' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.24   Med: 7.54   Max: 26.93
Current: 10.44

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Carbacid Investments was 26.93. The lowest was 3.24. And the median was 7.54.

NAI:CARB's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
76.74% of 933 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.48 vs NAI:CARB: 10.44

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 (2026-08-06), Carbacid Investments's stock price is KES35.75. Carbacid Investments's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was KES4.050. Therefore, Carbacid Investments's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.83.


Carbacid Investments  (NAI:CARB) 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.

Carbacid Investments's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=35.75/4.050
=8.83

Carbacid Investments's share price for today is KES35.75.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Carbacid Investments's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was KES4.050.

* 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.


Carbacid Investments EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Carbacid Investments EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carbacid Investments'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.

Carbacid Investments EV-to-FCF Chart

Carbacid Investments Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-FCF
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Carbacid Investments Semi-Annual Data
Jul11 Jul12 Jul13 Jul14 Jul15 Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 0.00 18.91 0.00 10.80 0.00

NAI:CARB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Carbacid Investments'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.


Carbacid Investments EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Carbacid Investments's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carbacid Investments's EV-to-FCF falls into.


NAI:CARB
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Carbacid Investments EV-to-FCF Calculation

Carbacid Investments's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=8875.055/826.781
=10.73

Carbacid Investments's current Enterprise Value is KES8,875 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Carbacid Investments's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was KES827 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 10.73 mean?
Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) has a EV-to-FCF of 10.73 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Carbacid Investments and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 7.54. Over the past decade, Carbacid Investments' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 3.24 to 26.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #217 out of 933 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.3%.
Is Carbacid Investments' EV-to-FCF too high?
Carbacid Investments' current EV-to-FCF of 10.73 is 42% above median its 10-year median of 7.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.24 to a high of 26.93. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.48. Carbacid Investments' value of 10.73 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #217 out of 933 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carbacid Investments has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carbacid Investments' EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Carbacid Investments ranks #217 out of 933 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Carbacid Investments in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.48. Carbacid Investments' value of 10.73 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Carbacid Investments' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 3.24 to 26.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.54 vs. the industry median of 21.48, Carbacid Investments 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 21.48, based on 933 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. Carbacid Investments's current EV-to-FCF of 10.73 is 50% 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 Carbacid Investments and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carbacid Investments's current EV-to-FCF is 10.73, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 7.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carbacid Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES22.26, compared to a current price of KES35.75 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 10.73, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 7.54 and 50% below the Chemicals industry median of 21.48. Carbacid Investments' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB), the current EV-to-FCF is 10.73 as of Aug. 06, 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 Carbacid Investments (NAI:CARB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carbacid Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of KES35.75 is trading 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES22.26. GuruFocus considers Carbacid Investments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NAI:CARB:

  • EV-to-FCF: 10.73 (42% above median its 10-year median of 7.54)
  • GF Value™: KES22.26 vs. price of KES35.75 (60.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 50% below the Chemicals median (#217 of 933)

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


Carbacid Investments Business Description

Address Eldama Ravine Close, Off Eldama Ravine Road, PO Box 764, ALN House, Westlands, L.R. No. 1870/1/569, Sarit Centre, Nairobi, KEN, 00606
Carbacid Investments PLC is an investment and holding company with three subsidiaries. The main activities of the business are mining and marketing of carbon dioxide gas, and investment. These are organized in the following operating segments: Trading and Investment. It derives substantial revenue from trading activities. It caters to domestic and overseas markets. Key revenue is derived from the sale of Carbon dioxide gas.
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