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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Middle East Paper Co's Enterprise Value is ﷼1,797 Mil.
Middle East Paper Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ﷼-151 Mil. Therefore, Middle East Paper Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -11.94.
The historical rank and industry rank for Middle East Paper Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:1202'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2972.63 Med: 14.91 Max: 896.52
Current: -12.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Middle East Paper Co was 896.52. The lowest was -2972.63. And the median was 14.91.
SAU:1202's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 145
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 15.48
vs SAU:1202: -12.18
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.
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) 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.
Middle East Paper Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Middle East Paper Co's share price for today is ﷼16.81.
Middle East Paper 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 ﷼0.190.
* 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.
Middle East Paper Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Middle East Paper Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Middle East Paper 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 Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Middle East Paper 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.
Middle East Paper Co EV-to-FCF vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Middle East Paper Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Middle East Paper Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Middle East Paper Co's current Enterprise Value is ﷼1,797 Mil.
Middle East Paper 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 ﷼-151 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.
Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) has a EV-to-FCF of -11.94 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Middle East Paper Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #999999 out of 145 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Middle East Paper Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Middle East Paper Co's current EV-to-FCF is -11.94. Based on the distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #999999 out of 145 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Middle East Paper Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Middle East Paper Co's EV-to-FCF compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Middle East Paper Co ranks #999999 out of 145 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Middle East Paper Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.48. 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 Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Forest Products companies is 15.48, based on 145 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. 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 Middle East Paper Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Middle East Paper Co's current EV-to-FCF is -11.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Middle East Paper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼28.84, compared to a current price of ﷼16.81 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -11.94. Middle East Paper Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 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 Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202), the current EV-to-FCF is -11.94 as of Jul. 18, 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 Middle East Paper Co (SAU:1202) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Middle East Paper Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼16.81 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼28.84.
GuruFocus considers Middle East Paper Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1202:
EV-to-FCF: -11.94
GF Value™: ﷼28.84 vs. price of ﷼16.81 (41.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1202 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Middle East Paper Co is engaged in the production and sale of container board, industrial paper, and tissue paper. Along with its subsidiaries, the company has two operating and reportable segments, that is, Manufacturing and Trading. The Manufacturing segment represents the manufacturing of container board and industrial paper, as well as tissue paper, and the Trading segment represents wholesale and retail sales of paper, carton, and plastic waste. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Manufacturing segment. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Saudi Arabia, followed by Asia, Other GCC countries, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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