NewMarketNEU -1.03%79 EV-to-FCF is 17.03 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 24.95. GuruFocus rates NEU with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $566.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 920 Chemicals companies, NewMarket ranks better than 60.33% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, NewMarket's Enterprise Value is $8,239 Mil.
NewMarket's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $484 Mil. Therefore, NewMarket's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for NewMarket's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
NEU'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -221.55 Med: 24.95 Max: 173.75
Current: 17.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of NewMarket was 173.75. The lowest was -221.55. And the median was 24.95.
NEU's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 60.33% of 920
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.505
vs NEU: 17.03
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.
NewMarket's share price for today is $792.82.
NewMarket'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 $43.780.
* 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.
NewMarket EV-to-FCF Related Terms
NewMarket EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NewMarket'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, NewMarket'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.
NewMarket EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, NewMarket's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NewMarket's EV-to-FCF falls into.
NewMarket's current Enterprise Value is $8,239 Mil.
NewMarket'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 $484 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.
NewMarket (NEU) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.03 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on NewMarket and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 24.95. According to the industry distribution chart, NewMarket ranks #365 out of 920 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is NewMarket's EV-to-FCF too high?
NewMarket's current EV-to-FCF of 17.03 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 24.95. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.51. NewMarket's value of 17.03 is 24.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NewMarket ranks #365 out of 920 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NewMarket has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NewMarket's EV-to-FCF compare to AXTA and EMN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, NewMarket ranks #365 out of 920 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts NewMarket in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.51. NewMarket's value of 17.03 is 24.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.95 vs. the industry median of 22.51, NewMarket 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 22.51, based on 920 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. NewMarket's current EV-to-FCF of 17.03 is 24.3% 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 NewMarket and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NewMarket's current EV-to-FCF is 17.03, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 24.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NewMarket stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NewMarket (NEU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $566.68, compared to a current price of $792.82 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.03, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 24.95 and 24.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 22.51. NewMarket's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 NewMarket (NEU), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.03 as of Jun. 28, 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 NewMarket (NEU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NewMarket stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $792.82 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $566.68.
GuruFocus considers NewMarket to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NEU:
EV-to-FCF: 17.03 (32% below median its 10-year median of 24.95)
GF Value™: $566.68 vs. price of $792.82 (39.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.3% below the Chemicals median (#365 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NEU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NewMarket Corp is a holding company that, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells petroleum additives used in lubricating oils and fuels to enhance performance. The company operates through two segments: petroleum additives, mainly represented by Afton, where lubricant additives improve the efficiency and durability of base fluids and fuel additives help meet fuel specifications and improve fuel performance, and specialty materials, represented by AMPAC and Calca, including the antiknock compounds business of Ethyl, where primary raw materials include electricity, sodium chlorate, ammonia, chlorine, caustic, and hydrochloric acid, with graphite used in electrolytic cells. The company has operations in North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and EMEAI regions.
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