Sato (SATOF) EV-to-FCF: 12.46 (As of Jun. 24, 2026) — 15% Below Median


SATOF Sato Corp SATOF
83 GF Score
Price $14.33
GF Value $14.78
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What is Sato EV-to-FCF?

Sato SATOF 83 EV-to-FCF is 12.46 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 14.59. GuruFocus rates SATOF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.78. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,736 Industrial Products companies, Sato ranks better than 72.75% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Sato's Enterprise Value is $421 Mil. Sato's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $34 Mil. Therefore, Sato's EV-to-FCF for today is 12.46.

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

SATOF' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -323.67   Med: 14.59   Max: 434.02
Current: 13.06

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Sato was 434.02. The lowest was -323.67. And the median was 14.59.

SATOF's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
72.75% of 1736 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.825 vs SATOF: 13.06

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 (2026-06-24), Sato's stock price is $14.33. Sato's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.042. Therefore, Sato's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.75.


Sato  (OTCPK:SATOF) 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.

Sato's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=14.33/1.042
=13.75

Sato's share price for today is $14.33.
Sato'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 $1.042.

* 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.


Sato EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Sato EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sato'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.

Sato EV-to-FCF Chart

Sato Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -100.01 -32.29 14.36 18.61 12.64

Sato Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.61 22.19 20.77 14.73 12.64

Sato EV-to-FCF Competitor Comparison

For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Sato'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.


Sato EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sato's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Sato EV-to-FCF Calculation

Sato's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=420.525/33.753
=12.46

Sato's current Enterprise Value is $421 Mil.
Sato'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 $34 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 12.46 mean?
Sato (SATOF) has a EV-to-FCF of 12.46 as of Jun. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sato and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 14.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Sato ranks #473 out of 1736 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is Sato's EV-to-FCF too high?
Sato's current EV-to-FCF of 12.46 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 14.59. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.83. Sato's value of 12.46 is 53.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sato ranks #473 out of 1736 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sato has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sato's EV-to-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sato ranks #473 out of 1736 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Sato in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.83. Sato's value of 12.46 is 53.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.59 vs. the industry median of 26.83, Sato has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 26.83, based on 1,736 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. Sato's current EV-to-FCF of 12.46 is 53.6% below 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 Sato and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 26.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sato's current EV-to-FCF is 12.46, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 14.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sato stock overvalued right now?
Sato (SATOF) has a current EV-to-FCF of 12.46. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.78, compared to a current price of $14.33 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.46, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 14.59 and 53.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.83. Sato's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sato (SATOF), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.46 as of Jun. 24, 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 Sato (SATOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sato stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.33 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.78.

Key valuation signals for SATOF:

  • EV-to-FCF: 12.46 (15% below median its 10-year median of 14.59)
  • GF Value™: $14.78 vs. price of $14.33 (3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.6% below the Industrial Products median (#473 of 1736)

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


Sato Business Description

Other Exchanges 6287:Japan
Address 1-7-1 Shimomeguro, Knowledge Plaza, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 153-0064
Sato Corp is specializing in automatic identification (auto-ID) solutions. It designs and manufactures different products including label and RFID printers, print and apply machines, software, labels, tags, and hand labelers. These products are integrated into solutions featuring peripherals like barcode and RFID readers, aimed at streamlining workflows and enabling data capture and visualization. The company's offerings cater to various industries, providing enhanced productivity, safety, reassurance, and sustainability.
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