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Max Echo TechnologyROCO:5228 -4.48%40 EV-to-FCF is 96.17 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 223% above its 10-year median of 29.78. GuruFocus rates ROCO:5228 with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$21.29 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,329 Hardware companies, Max Echo Technology ranks worse than 83.75% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Max Echo Technology's Enterprise Value is NT$2,052.2 Mil.
Max Echo Technology's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$21.3 Mil. Therefore, Max Echo Technology's EV-to-FCF for today is 96.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Max Echo Technology's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
ROCO:5228'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -243.32 Med: 29.78 Max: 675.47
Current: 99.65
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Max Echo Technology was 675.47. The lowest was -243.32. And the median was 29.78.
ROCO:5228's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 83.75% of 1329
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 21.68
vs ROCO:5228: 99.65
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.
Max Echo Technology (ROCO:5228) 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.
Max Echo Technology's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Max Echo Technology's share price for today is NT$41.60.
Max Echo Technology's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-0.210.
* 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.
Max Echo Technology EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Max Echo Technology EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Max Echo Technology'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 Electronic Components subindustry, Max Echo Technology'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.
Max Echo Technology EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Max Echo Technology's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Max Echo Technology's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Max Echo Technology's current Enterprise Value is NT$2,052.2 Mil.
Max Echo Technology's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$21.3 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.
Max Echo Technology (ROCO:5228) has a EV-to-FCF of 96.17 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Max Echo Technology and its competitors. This is 223% above median its historical median of 29.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Max Echo Technology ranks #1113 out of 1329 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Max Echo Technology's EV-to-FCF too high?
Max Echo Technology's current EV-to-FCF of 96.17 is 223% above median its 10-year median of 29.78. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.68. Max Echo Technology's value of 96.17 is 343.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Max Echo Technology ranks #1113 out of 1329 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Max Echo Technology has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Max Echo Technology's EV-to-FCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Max Echo Technology ranks #1113 out of 1329 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Max Echo Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.68. Max Echo Technology's value of 96.17 is 343.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.78 vs. the industry median of 21.68, Max Echo Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 21.68, based on 1,329 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. Max Echo Technology's current EV-to-FCF of 96.17 is 343.6% 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 Max Echo Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Max Echo Technology's current EV-to-FCF is 96.17, which is 223% above median its own 10-year median of 29.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Max Echo Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max Echo Technology (ROCO:5228) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$21.29, compared to a current price of NT$41.60 — trading 95.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 96.17, which is 223% above median its 10-year median of 29.78 and 343.6% above the Hardware industry median of 21.68. Max Echo Technology's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 6 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 Max Echo Technology (ROCO:5228), the current EV-to-FCF is 96.17 as of Jul. 21, 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 Max Echo Technology (ROCO:5228) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Max Echo Technology stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$41.60 is trading 95.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$21.29.
GuruFocus considers Max Echo Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:5228:
EV-to-FCF: 96.17 (223% above median its 10-year median of 29.78)
GF Value™: NT$21.29 vs. price of NT$41.60 (95.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 343.6% above the Hardware median (#1113 of 1329)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:5228 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Max Echo Technology Corp is a Taiwan-based company that manufactures and sells SMD multilayer inductors and beads. Its products include multilayer GHz high-frequency ferrite chip beads, multilayer ferrite chip beads, multilayer balun transformers, and multilayer power inductors.
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