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QutoutiaoQTTOY -97.00% EV-to-FCF is 1,051.75 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 338 Interactive Media companies, Qutoutiao ranks worse than 99.41% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Qutoutiao's Enterprise Value is $532.2 Mil.
Qutoutiao's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was $0.5 Mil. Therefore, Qutoutiao's EV-to-FCF for today is 1,051.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qutoutiao's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
QTTOY'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -52.81 Med: -5.48 Max: 1054.4
Current: 1051.75
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Qutoutiao was 1054.40. The lowest was -52.81. And the median was -5.48.
QTTOY's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 99.41% of 338
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 10.325
vs QTTOY: 1051.75
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.
Qutoutiao's share price for today is $0.0003.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Qutoutiao's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was $-1.477.
* 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.
Qutoutiao EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Qutoutiao EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qutoutiao'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 Internet Content & Information subindustry, Qutoutiao'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.
Qutoutiao EV-to-FCF vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Qutoutiao's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qutoutiao's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Qutoutiao's current Enterprise Value is $532.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Qutoutiao's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was $0.5 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.
Qutoutiao (QTTOY) has a EV-to-FCF of 1,051.75 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Qutoutiao and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Qutoutiao ranks #336 out of 338 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 99.4%.
Is Qutoutiao's EV-to-FCF too high?
Qutoutiao's current EV-to-FCF is 1,051.75. The Interactive Media industry median EV-to-FCF is 10.33. Qutoutiao's value of 1,051.75 is 10086.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qutoutiao ranks #336 out of 338 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Qutoutiao's EV-to-FCF compare to FRZT and GOOGL?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Qutoutiao ranks #336 out of 338 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Qutoutiao in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 10.33. Qutoutiao's value of 1,051.75 is 10086.4% above this benchmark. 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 Interactive Media company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Interactive Media companies is 10.33, based on 338 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. Qutoutiao's current EV-to-FCF of 1,051.75 is 10086.4% 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 Qutoutiao and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 10.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qutoutiao's current EV-to-FCF is 1,051.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qutoutiao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Qutoutiao (QTTOY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.03, compared to a current price of $0.00 — trading 99% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 1,051.75 and 10086.4% above the Interactive Media industry median of 10.33. 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 Qutoutiao (QTTOY), the current EV-to-FCF is 1,051.75 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.
Qutoutiao Inc is a mobile content platform company in China. Its flagship mobile application, Qutoutiao, aggregates articles and short videos from professional media and freelancers and presents customized feeds to users. It has also launched a mobile literature application, Midu Novels, which offers users free literature supported by advertising. The mobile literature applications, Midu Novels, and Midu Lite, source content from traditional PC-based online literature platforms, which provide a license to publish their literature content on Midu Novels for a fee and offer pieces of literature. The company generates revenue by providing advertising and marketing services.
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