Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSTO:AFKO) EV-to-FCF: 304.09 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 1038% Above Median

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OSTO:AFKO Arendals Fossekompani ASA OSTO:AFKO
66 GF Score
Price kr177.00
GF Value kr128.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Arendals Fossekompani ASA EV-to-FCF?

Arendals Fossekompani ASA OSTO:AFKO 66 EV-to-FCF is 304.09 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 1038% above its 10-year median of 26.71. GuruFocus rates OSTO:AFKO with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of kr128.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Conglomerates companies, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks worse than 95.49% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Enterprise Value is kr10,402 Mil. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr34 Mil. Therefore, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's EV-to-FCF for today is 304.09.

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

OSTO:AFKO' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -237.19   Med: 26.71   Max: 468.95
Current: 304.09

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Arendals Fossekompani ASA was 468.95. The lowest was -237.19. And the median was 26.71.

OSTO:AFKO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
95.49% of 355 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 17.53 vs OSTO:AFKO: 304.09

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 (2026-08-02), Arendals Fossekompani ASA's stock price is kr177.00. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was kr9.780. Therefore, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 18.10.


Arendals Fossekompani ASA  (OSTO:AFKO) 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.

Arendals Fossekompani ASA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=177.00/9.780
=18.10

Arendals Fossekompani ASA's share price for today is kr177.00.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA'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 kr9.780.

* 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.


Arendals Fossekompani ASA EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Arendals Fossekompani ASA EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arendals Fossekompani ASA'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.

Arendals Fossekompani ASA EV-to-FCF Chart

Arendals Fossekompani ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Arendals Fossekompani ASA Quarterly Data
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OSTO:AFKO vs MMM, HON: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Arendals Fossekompani ASA'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.


Arendals Fossekompani ASA EV-to-FCF vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Arendals Fossekompani ASA's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Arendals Fossekompani ASA EV-to-FCF Calculation

Arendals Fossekompani ASA's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=10401.773/34.206
=304.09

Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current Enterprise Value is kr10,402 Mil.
Arendals Fossekompani ASA'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 kr34 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 304.09 mean?
Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSTO:AFKO) has a EV-to-FCF of 304.09 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Arendals Fossekompani ASA and its competitors. This is 1038% above median its historical median of 26.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #339 out of 355 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 95.5%.
Is Arendals Fossekompani ASA's EV-to-FCF too high?
Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current EV-to-FCF of 304.09 is 1038% above median its 10-year median of 26.71. The Conglomerates industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.53. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's value of 304.09 is 1634.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #339 out of 355 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arendals Fossekompani ASA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arendals Fossekompani ASA's EV-to-FCF compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Arendals Fossekompani ASA ranks #339 out of 355 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Arendals Fossekompani ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.53. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's value of 304.09 is 1634.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.71 vs. the industry median of 17.53, Arendals Fossekompani ASA 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 Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Conglomerates companies is 17.53, based on 355 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. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current EV-to-FCF of 304.09 is 1634.7% 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's current EV-to-FCF is 304.09, which is 1038% above median its own 10-year median of 26.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arendals Fossekompani ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSTO:AFKO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr128.22, compared to a current price of kr177.00 — trading 38% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 304.09, which is 1038% above median its 10-year median of 26.71 and 1634.7% above the Conglomerates industry median of 17.53. Arendals Fossekompani ASA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSTO:AFKO), the current EV-to-FCF is 304.09 as of Aug. 02, 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 Arendals Fossekompani ASA (OSTO:AFKO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arendals Fossekompani ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr177.00 is trading 38% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr128.22. GuruFocus considers Arendals Fossekompani ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OSTO:AFKO:

  • EV-to-FCF: 304.09 (1038% above median its 10-year median of 26.71)
  • GF Value™: kr128.22 vs. price of kr177.00 (38% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1634.7% above the Conglomerates median (#339 of 355)

No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:AFKO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arendals Fossekompani ASA Business Description

Address Langbryggen 9, Arendal, NOR, 4841
Arendals Fossekompani ASA is an industrial investment company holding several core investments and a portfolio of financial investments. The company invests in and owns companies that make energy from renewable sources more usable and accessible, and that contribute to a more sustainable use of resources. It owns and operates two hydropower plants. In addition, the firm operates globally in many forward-looking industries, including 3D printing, algo trading, satellite services, battery and solar technology, software and digitalization, as well as various green energy technologies. The company has seven operating segments: Group Management, AFK Vannkraft, NSSLGIobaI, ENRX, Tekna, AFK Eiendom, and Others.
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