Nippon Shokubai CoNSHKF -19.17%58 EV-to-FCF is 73.53 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 230% above its 10-year median of 22.26. GuruFocus rates NSHKF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Chemicals companies, Nippon Shokubai Co ranks worse than 83.64% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Nippon Shokubai Co's Enterprise Value is $1,938 Mil.
Nippon Shokubai Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $26 Mil. Therefore, Nippon Shokubai Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 73.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nippon Shokubai Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
NSHKF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -292.35 Med: 22.26 Max: 334.63
Current: 82.33
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Nippon Shokubai Co was 334.63. The lowest was -292.35. And the median was 22.26.
NSHKF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 83.64% of 923
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.03
vs NSHKF: 82.33
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.
Nippon Shokubai Co (OTCPK:NSHKF) 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.
Nippon Shokubai Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Nippon Shokubai Co's share price for today is $12.82.
Nippon Shokubai Co'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 $0.740.
* 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.
Nippon Shokubai Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Nippon Shokubai Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nippon Shokubai Co'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 Chemicals subindustry, Nippon Shokubai Co'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.
Nippon Shokubai Co EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nippon Shokubai Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nippon Shokubai Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Nippon Shokubai Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,938 Mil.
Nippon Shokubai Co'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 $26 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.
Nippon Shokubai Co (NSHKF) has a EV-to-FCF of 73.53 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Nippon Shokubai Co and its competitors. This is 230% above median its historical median of 22.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Nippon Shokubai Co ranks #772 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Nippon Shokubai Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Nippon Shokubai Co's current EV-to-FCF of 73.53 is 230% above median its 10-year median of 22.26. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.03. Nippon Shokubai Co's value of 73.53 is 233.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nippon Shokubai Co ranks #772 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nippon Shokubai Co has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Shokubai Co's EV-to-FCF compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nippon Shokubai Co ranks #772 out of 923 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Nippon Shokubai Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.03. Nippon Shokubai Co's value of 73.53 is 233.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.26 vs. the industry median of 22.03, Nippon Shokubai Co 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 22.03, 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. Nippon Shokubai Co's current EV-to-FCF of 73.53 is 233.8% 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 Nippon Shokubai Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nippon Shokubai Co's current EV-to-FCF is 73.53, which is 230% above median its own 10-year median of 22.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Shokubai Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shokubai Co (NSHKF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.27, compared to a current price of $12.82 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 73.53, which is 230% above median its 10-year median of 22.26 and 233.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 22.03. Nippon Shokubai Co's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Nippon Shokubai Co (NSHKF), the current EV-to-FCF is 73.53 as of Jul. 12, 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 Nippon Shokubai Co (NSHKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Shokubai Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.82 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.27.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Shokubai Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSHKF:
EV-to-FCF: 73.53 (230% above median its 10-year median of 22.26)
GF Value™: $12.27 vs. price of $12.82 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 233.8% above the Chemicals median (#772 of 923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSHKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Shokubai Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals, catalysts, and chemical-based products. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells polymers for concrete mixtures, acrylates used in detergents, and resins for paints and processed adhesive products. The basic chemicals segment sells ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol used in polyester fibers and plastic beverage containers. The environment and catalysts segment sells catalysts used for automotive products and lithium-ion battery production. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
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