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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's Enterprise Value is ¥8,135 Mil.
Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-638 Mil. Therefore, Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -12.74.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:600231'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -102.54 Med: 3.63 Max: 397.96
Current: -12.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co was 397.96. The lowest was -102.54. And the median was 3.63.
SHSE:600231's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 360
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 16.005
vs SHSE:600231: -12.97
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.
Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600231) 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.
Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's share price for today is ¥1.64.
Lingyuan Iron & 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 ¥-0.640.
* 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.
Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Lingyuan Iron & Steel 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.
SHSE:600231 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Lingyuan Iron & 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.
Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co EV-to-FCF vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥8,135 Mil.
Lingyuan Iron & 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 ¥-638 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.
Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600231) has a EV-to-FCF of -12.74 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co ranks #999999 out of 360 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's current EV-to-FCF is -12.74. Based on the distribution chart, Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co ranks #999999 out of 360 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's EV-to-FCF compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co ranks #999999 out of 360 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.01. 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 16.01, based on 360 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 Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's current EV-to-FCF is -12.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600231) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥1.61, compared to a current price of ¥1.64 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -12.74. Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600231), the current EV-to-FCF is -12.74 as of Jul. 14, 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 Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co (SHSE:600231) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥1.64 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥1.61.
GuruFocus considers Lingyuan Iron & Steel Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600231:
EV-to-FCF: -12.74
GF Value™: ¥1.61 vs. price of ¥1.64 (1.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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