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NagaseNGSCF -1.02%71 EV-to-FCF is 46.18 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 42.14. GuruFocus rates NGSCF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Chemicals companies, Nagase ranks worse than 74.97% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Nagase's Enterprise Value is $3,797 Mil.
Nagase's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $82 Mil. Therefore, Nagase's EV-to-FCF for today is 46.18.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nagase's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
NGSCF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.47 Med: 42.14 Max: 479.73
Current: 50.09
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Nagase was 479.73. The lowest was -70.47. And the median was 42.14.
NGSCF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 74.97% of 923
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.86
vs NGSCF: 50.09
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 (2026-07-14), Nagase's stock price is $7.364.
Nagase's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.518. Therefore, Nagase's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.22.
Nagase (OTCPK:NGSCF) 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.
Nagase's share price for today is $7.364.
Nagase'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 $0.518.
* 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.
Nagase EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Nagase EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nagase'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, Nagase'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.
Nagase EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nagase's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nagase's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Nagase's current Enterprise Value is $3,797 Mil.
Nagase'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 $82 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.
Nagase (NGSCF) has a EV-to-FCF of 46.18 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Nagase and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 42.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #692 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Nagase's EV-to-FCF too high?
Nagase's current EV-to-FCF of 46.18 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 42.14. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.86. Nagase's value of 46.18 is 111.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nagase ranks #692 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nagase has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nagase's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nagase ranks #692 out of 923 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Nagase in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.86. Nagase's value of 46.18 is 111.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 42.14 vs. the industry median of 21.86, Nagase has consistently been above 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 21.86, based on 923 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. Nagase's current EV-to-FCF of 46.18 is 111.3% above 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 Nagase and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nagase's current EV-to-FCF is 46.18, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 42.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nagase stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase (NGSCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.46, compared to a current price of $7.36 — trading 199.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 46.18, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 42.14 and 111.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.86. Nagase's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 2 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 Nagase (NGSCF), the current EV-to-FCF is 46.18 as of Jul. 14, 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 Nagase (NGSCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nagase stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.36 is trading 199.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.46.
GuruFocus considers Nagase to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NGSCF:
EV-to-FCF: 46.18 (10% above median its 10-year median of 42.14)
GF Value™: $2.46 vs. price of $7.36 (199.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111.3% above the Chemicals median (#692 of 923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NGSCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nagase & Co Ltd is a Japan-based trading company focused on chemicals and related products. The company operates through five segments. The Electronics and Energy segment covers semiconductors, components, AR/VR, renewable energy, and displays. The Functional Material segment handles paints, inks, resins, chemicals, films, and sanitary materials. The Life Related segment offers pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food ingredients, cosmetics, reagents, and medical devices. The Mobility segment provides materials and products for batteries, electrification, in-vehicle electronics, and autonomous driving. The Processing Material segment deals with plastics, resins, molding machines, and molds, while Others includes information processing and functional services.
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