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NKLAQ (Nikola) EV-to-FCF : -0.28 (As of Jul. 23, 2025)


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What is Nikola EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Nikola's Enterprise Value is $158.74 Mil. Nikola's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 was $-573.13 Mil. Therefore, Nikola's EV-to-FCF for today is -0.28.

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

NKLAQ' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -325.6   Med: -1.84   Max: -0.27
Current: -0.28

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Nikola was -0.27. The lowest was -325.60. And the median was -1.84.

NKLAQ's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 136 companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 18.635 vs NKLAQ: -0.28

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 (2025-07-23), Nikola's stock price is $0.06. Nikola's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 was $-14.250. Therefore, Nikola's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Nikola EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for Nikola'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.

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Nikola EV-to-FCF Chart

Nikola Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial - -29.77 -7.42 -1.66 -1.60

Nikola Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
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 -2.15 -1.60 -2.55 -0.82 -0.71

Competitive Comparison of Nikola's EV-to-FCF

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Nikola'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.


Nikola's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Nikola's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Nikola EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=158.744/-573.134
=-0.28

Nikola's current Enterprise Value is $158.74 Mil.
Nikola's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-573.13 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.


Nikola  (OTCPK:NKLAQ) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.06/-14.250
=At Loss

Nikola's share price for today is $0.06.
Nikola's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-14.250.

* 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.


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Nikola Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
4141 East Broadway Road, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85040
Nikola Corp is a technology innovator and integrator, working to develop inventive energy and transportation solutions. It works on a business model that enables customers and fleets to integrate next-generation truck technology, hydrogen fueling and charging infrastructure, and related maintenance. It operates in two business units: Truck and Energy. The Truck business unit and Energy business unit. The Truck business unit is engaged manufacturing and selling FCEV and BEV trucks that provide, environmentally friendly, cost effective solutions to the trucking sector. The Energy business unit is engaged in developing and constructing a network of hydrogen fueling stations to meet hydrogen fuel demand for the Company's customers.
Executives
Mary S Chan officer: Chief Operating Officer C/O SBA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, 8051 CONGRESS AVENUE, BOCA RATON FL 33487
Stephen J Girsky director, 10 percent owner, officer: President and CEO 300 RENAISSANCE CENTER, M/C: 482-C25-A36, DETROIT MI 48265-3000
Joseph R. Pike officer: Chief Human Resources Officer 4141 E BROADWAY ROAD, PHOENIX AZ 85040
Britton M. Worthen officer: Chief Legal Officer 4141 E BROADWAY ROAD, PHOENIX AZ 85040
Joseph S. Cappello officer: President of Energy 13001 BAY PARK ROAD, PASADENA TX 77507
Anastasiya Pasterick officer: Chief Financial Officer 4141 E BROADWAY ROAD, PHOENIX AZ 85040
John C Vesco director 4141 E BROADWAY ROAD, PHOENIX AZ 85040
Michael Lohscheller officer: President, Nikola Motor Div. 4141 E BROADWAY ROAD, PHONEIX AZ 85040
Carey Mendes officer: President, Energy 4141 E BROADWAY ROAD, PHOENIX AZ 85040
Mark A Russell director, 10 percent owner, officer: President and CEO 200 OLD WILSON BRIDGE ROAD, COLUMBUS OH 43085
Andrew Vesey director 4300 WILSON BOULEVARD, ARLINGTON VA 22203
Trevor R. Milton director, 10 percent owner, officer: Executive Chairman 4141 E BROADWAY ROAD, PHOENIX AZ 85040
Lynn Forester director C/O ESTEE LAUDER COMPANIES INC, 767 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10153
Pablo M. Koziner officer: President, Nikola Energy 4141 E BROADWAY ROAD, PHOENIX AZ 85040
Mary L Petrovich director