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Hosen GroupSGX:5EV EV-to-FCF is 5.21 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 4.83. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Retail - Defensive companies, Hosen Group ranks better than 84.98% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Hosen Group's Enterprise Value is S$24.03 Mil.
Hosen Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was S$4.61 Mil. Therefore, Hosen Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 5.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hosen Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:5EV'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -163.8 Med: 4.83 Max: 65.76
Current: 5.21
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Hosen Group was 65.76. The lowest was -163.80. And the median was 4.83.
SGX:5EV's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 84.98% of 213
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.21
vs SGX:5EV: 5.21
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.
Hosen Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Hosen Group's share price for today is S$0.063.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hosen Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was S$0.010.
* 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.
Hosen Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Hosen Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hosen Group'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Hosen Group'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.
Hosen Group EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hosen Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hosen Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Hosen Group's current Enterprise Value is S$24.03 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hosen Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was S$4.61 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.
Hosen Group (SGX:5EV) has a EV-to-FCF of 5.21 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hosen Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Hosen Group ranks #32 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Hosen Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
Hosen Group's current EV-to-FCF of 5.21 is near median its 10-year median of 4.83. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.21. Hosen Group's value of 5.21 is 67.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hosen Group ranks #32 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Hosen Group's EV-to-FCF compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Hosen Group ranks #32 out of 213 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Hosen Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.21. Hosen Group's value of 5.21 is 67.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.83 vs. the industry median of 16.21, Hosen Group 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 a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.21, based on 213 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. Hosen Group's current EV-to-FCF of 5.21 is 67.9% 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 Hosen Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hosen Group's current EV-to-FCF is 5.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hosen Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hosen Group (SGX:5EV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.05, compared to a current price of S$0.06 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 5.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.83 and 67.9% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.21. 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 Hosen Group (SGX:5EV), the current EV-to-FCF is 5.21 as of Aug. 15, 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.
Hosen Group Ltd engages in the import, export, and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods, specializing in packaged foods. It operates through the following segment: House brands segment which engages in the development, trading, and distribution of canned seafood, canned fruits and vegetables and canned meat products; Non-house brands segment which engages in the distribution, wholesaling and retailing of canned food and household consumable goods. The company generates maximum revenue from House brands segment.
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