Xining Special Steel Co (SHSE:600117) EV-to-FCF: 77.06 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 375% Above Median

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SHSE:600117 Xining Special Steel Co Ltd SHSE:600117
48 GF Score
Price ¥2.18
GF Value ¥2.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Xining Special Steel Co EV-to-FCF?

Xining Special Steel Co SHSE:600117 48 EV-to-FCF is 77.06 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 375% above its 10-year median of 16.21. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600117 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥2.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 361 Steel companies, Xining Special Steel Co ranks worse than 88.09% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Xining Special Steel Co's Enterprise Value is ¥10,646 Mil. Xining Special Steel Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥138 Mil. Therefore, Xining Special Steel Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 77.06.

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

SHSE:600117' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17305.08   Med: 16.21   Max: 1683.23
Current: 77.06

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Xining Special Steel Co was 1683.23. The lowest was -17305.08. And the median was 16.21.

SHSE:600117's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
88.09% of 361 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 16.28 vs SHSE:600117: 77.06

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 (2026-07-22), Xining Special Steel Co's stock price is ¥2.18. Xining Special Steel Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-0.310. Therefore, Xining Special Steel Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Xining Special Steel Co  (SHSE:600117) 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.

Xining Special Steel Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.18/-0.310
=At Loss

Xining Special Steel Co's share price for today is ¥2.18.
Xining Special Steel 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 ¥-0.310.

* 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.


Xining Special Steel Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Xining Special Steel Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Xining Special Steel 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.

Xining Special Steel Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Xining Special Steel Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Xining Special Steel Co 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 63.86 100.82 263.02 435.57 87.19

SHSE:600117 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Xining Special Steel 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.


Xining Special Steel Co EV-to-FCF vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Xining Special Steel Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Xining Special Steel Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Xining Special Steel Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Xining Special Steel Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=10646.148/138.15
=77.06

Xining Special Steel Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥10,646 Mil.
Xining Special Steel 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 ¥138 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 77.06 mean?
Xining Special Steel Co (SHSE:600117) has a EV-to-FCF of 77.06 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Xining Special Steel Co and its competitors. This is 375% above median its historical median of 16.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Xining Special Steel Co ranks #318 out of 361 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Xining Special Steel Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Xining Special Steel Co's current EV-to-FCF of 77.06 is 375% above median its 10-year median of 16.21. The Steel industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.28. Xining Special Steel Co's value of 77.06 is 373.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Xining Special Steel Co ranks #318 out of 361 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Xining Special Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Xining Special Steel Co's EV-to-FCF compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Xining Special Steel Co ranks #318 out of 361 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Xining Special Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.28. Xining Special Steel Co's value of 77.06 is 373.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.21 vs. the industry median of 16.28, Xining Special Steel 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 Steel company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Steel companies is 16.28, based on 361 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. Xining Special Steel Co's current EV-to-FCF of 77.06 is 373.3% 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 Xining Special Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Xining Special Steel Co's current EV-to-FCF is 77.06, which is 375% above median its own 10-year median of 16.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Xining Special Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xining Special Steel Co (SHSE:600117) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.21, compared to a current price of ¥2.18 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 77.06, which is 375% above median its 10-year median of 16.21 and 373.3% above the Steel industry median of 16.28. Xining Special Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Xining Special Steel Co (SHSE:600117), the current EV-to-FCF is 77.06 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.

Is Xining Special Steel Co (SHSE:600117) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Xining Special Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ¥2.18 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.21. GuruFocus considers Xining Special Steel Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600117:

  • EV-to-FCF: 77.06 (375% above median its 10-year median of 16.21)
  • GF Value™: ¥2.21 vs. price of ¥2.18 (1.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 373.3% above the Steel median (#318 of 361)

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600117 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Xining Special Steel Co Business Description

Address No. 52 West Qaidam Road, Qinghai Province, Xining, CHN, 810005
Xining Special Steel Co Ltd is mainly engaged in special steel processing and is Northwest China's steel production enterprise. Products include carbon steel, alloy steel products, die steel, and stainless steel.
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