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United Carton Industries CoSAU:1323 +0.29%17 EV-to-FCF is 17.07 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 11.89. GuruFocus rates SAU:1323 with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 242 Packaging & Containers companies, United Carton Industries Co ranks worse than 52.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Carton Industries Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:1323'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.9 Med: 11.89 Max: 25.72
Current: 17.5
During the past 2 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of United Carton Industries Co was 25.72. The lowest was 9.90. And the median was 11.89.
SAU:1323's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 52.89% of 242
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 16.62
vs SAU:1323: 17.50
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.
United Carton Industries Co (SAU:1323) 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.
United Carton Industries Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
United Carton Industries Co's share price for today is ﷼24.47.
United Carton Industries 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 ﷼2.116.
* 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.
United Carton Industries Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
United Carton Industries Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, United Carton Industries 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.
United Carton Industries Co EV-to-FCF vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, United Carton Industries Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Carton Industries Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
United Carton Industries Co's current Enterprise Value is ﷼987 Mil.
United Carton Industries 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 ﷼58 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.
United Carton Industries Co (SAU:1323) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.07 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on United Carton Industries Co and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 11.89. Over the past decade, United Carton Industries Co's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.90 to 25.72. According to the industry distribution chart, United Carton Industries Co ranks #128 out of 242 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is United Carton Industries Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
United Carton Industries Co's current EV-to-FCF of 17.07 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 11.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.90 to a high of 25.72. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.62. United Carton Industries Co's value of 17.07 is 2.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Carton Industries Co ranks #128 out of 242 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Carton Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Carton Industries Co's EV-to-FCF compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, United Carton Industries Co ranks #128 out of 242 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places United Carton Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.62. United Carton Industries Co's value of 17.07 is 2.7% above this benchmark. Historically, United Carton Industries Co's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 9.90 to 25.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.89 vs. the industry median of 16.62, United Carton Industries Co 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Packaging & Containers companies is 16.62, based on 242 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. United Carton Industries Co's current EV-to-FCF of 17.07 is 2.7% 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 United Carton Industries Co and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Carton Industries Co's current EV-to-FCF is 17.07, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 11.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Carton Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
United Carton Industries Co (SAU:1323) has a current EV-to-FCF of 17.07. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.07, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 11.89 and 2.7% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 16.62. United Carton Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 1 warning sign 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 United Carton Industries Co (SAU:1323), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.07 as of Jul. 22, 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.
United Carton Industries Co is engaged in carton manufacturing. It focuses on corrugated solutions for customized packaging needs to meet customers' requirements. Group is organised into business units based on their products and has the following reportable segments: Corrugated segment which manufactures and sells corrugated boxes, digital printing products, retail boxes, etc, Duplex segment involves the manufacturing of folding cartons and pulp products, Paper segment involves manufacturing of paper, packing and packaging material. The corrugated segment has maximum range of revenue. The company operates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries.
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