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Patil AutomationNSE:PATILAUTOM -1.53%18 EV-to-FCF is -7.84 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:PATILAUTOM with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,733 Industrial Products companies, Patil Automation ranks worse than 57703.35% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Patil Automation's Enterprise Value is ₹4,153 Mil.
Patil Automation's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-530 Mil. Therefore, Patil Automation's EV-to-FCF for today is -7.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patil Automation's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:PATILAUTOM'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.26 Med: 1459.27 Max: 2087.15
Current: -8.17
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Patil Automation was 2087.15. The lowest was -8.26. And the median was 1459.27.
NSE:PATILAUTOM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1733
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 24.45
vs NSE:PATILAUTOM: -8.17
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.
Patil Automation's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Patil Automation's share price for today is ₹187.10.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Patil Automation's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹8.980.
* 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.
Patil Automation EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Patil Automation EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patil Automation'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.
NSE:PATILAUTOM vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Patil Automation'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.
Patil Automation EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Patil Automation's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patil Automation's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Patil Automation's current Enterprise Value is ₹4,153 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Patil Automation's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹-530 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.
Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) has a EV-to-FCF of -7.84 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Patil Automation and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Patil Automation's EV-to-FCF too high?
Patil Automation's current EV-to-FCF is -7.84. Based on the distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Patil Automation has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patil Automation's EV-to-FCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Patil Automation ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Patil Automation in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.45. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 24.45, based on 1,733 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. 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 Patil Automation and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 24.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patil Automation's current EV-to-FCF is -7.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patil Automation stock overvalued right now?
Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM) has a current EV-to-FCF of -7.84. The current EV-to-FCF is -7.84. Patil Automation's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 3 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 Patil Automation (NSE:PATILAUTOM), the current EV-to-FCF is -7.84 as of Jul. 22, 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.
Patil Automation Ltd is an automation solutions provider serving industrial clients in the automotive sector. It is engaged in the business of manufacturing and supplying Welding fixtures, Inspection Jigs & Gauges, Conveyor, and Assembly Line. The group provides services of Line Automation, Robotic Welding & Handling, Special Purpose Machines, and Jigs & Fixtures.
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