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Crown Paints KenyaNAI:CRWN -0.83%69 EV-to-FCF is 7.34 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 4.84. GuruFocus rates NAI:CRWN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of KES53.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 929 Chemicals companies, Crown Paints Kenya ranks better than 84.28% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Crown Paints Kenya's Enterprise Value is KES9,174 Mil.
Crown Paints Kenya's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES1,251 Mil. Therefore, Crown Paints Kenya's EV-to-FCF for today is 7.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Crown Paints Kenya's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
NAI:CRWN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -78.37 Med: 4.84 Max: 88.28
Current: 7.34
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Crown Paints Kenya was 88.28. The lowest was -78.37. And the median was 4.84.
NAI:CRWN's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 84.28% of 929
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.32
vs NAI:CRWN: 7.34
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.
Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) 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.
Crown Paints Kenya's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Crown Paints Kenya's share price for today is KES59.50.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crown Paints Kenya's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES6.660.
* 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.
Crown Paints Kenya EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Crown Paints Kenya EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown Paints Kenya'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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Crown Paints Kenya'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.
Crown Paints Kenya EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Crown Paints Kenya's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown Paints Kenya's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Crown Paints Kenya's current Enterprise Value is KES9,174 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Crown Paints Kenya's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was KES1,251 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.
Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) has a EV-to-FCF of 7.34 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Crown Paints Kenya and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 4.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #146 out of 929 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Crown Paints Kenya's EV-to-FCF too high?
Crown Paints Kenya's current EV-to-FCF of 7.34 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 4.84. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.32. Crown Paints Kenya's value of 7.34 is 65.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #146 out of 929 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crown Paints Kenya has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Paints Kenya's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Crown Paints Kenya ranks #146 out of 929 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Crown Paints Kenya in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.32. Crown Paints Kenya's value of 7.34 is 65.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.84 vs. the industry median of 21.32, Crown Paints Kenya 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 21.32, based on 929 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. Crown Paints Kenya's current EV-to-FCF of 7.34 is 65.6% 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 Crown Paints Kenya and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Paints Kenya's current EV-to-FCF is 7.34, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 4.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Paints Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES53.32, compared to a current price of KES59.50 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 7.34, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 4.84 and 65.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 21.32. Crown Paints Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN), the current EV-to-FCF is 7.34 as of Jul. 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 Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Paints Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES59.50 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES53.32.
GuruFocus considers Crown Paints Kenya to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CRWN:
EV-to-FCF: 7.34 (52% above median its 10-year median of 4.84)
GF Value™: KES53.32 vs. price of KES59.50 (11.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.6% below the Chemicals median (#146 of 929)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CRWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Paints Kenya Ltd is a Kenya-based paint manufacturer. The company comprises two business segments - Paints and Adhesives. The Paints segment manufactures and sells paints, decorating sundries, polyvinyl acetate emulsion, and alkyd resins. The Adhesives segment manufactures and sells adhesives. It offers decorative paints, automotive paints, industrial paints, road marking paints, and thinners. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Paints segment. The company does its sales via geographical segments that include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and others.
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