Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co (SHSE:600396) EV-to-FCF: -537.78 (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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SHSE:600396 Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Ltd SHSE:600396
26 GF Score
Price ¥13.56
GF Value ¥2.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co EV-to-FCF?

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co SHSE:600396 +5.77% 26 EV-to-FCF is -537.78 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:600396 with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥2.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Utilities - Regulated companies, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co ranks worse than 333333% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Enterprise Value is ¥30,111 Mil. Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-56 Mil. Therefore, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -537.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:600396' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -727.32   Med: 19.49   Max: 562.11
Current: -557.25

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co was 562.11. The lowest was -727.32. And the median was 19.49.

SHSE:600396's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 300 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.36 vs SHSE:600396: -557.25

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 (2026-07-21), Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's stock price is ¥13.56. Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥0.028. Therefore, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 484.29.


Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co  (SHSE:600396) 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.

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=13.56/0.028
=484.29

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's share price for today is ¥13.56.
Huadian Liaoning Energy Development 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 ¥0.028.

* 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.


Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Huadian Liaoning Energy Development 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.

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -45.80 -194.97 -26.41 44.19 -122.38

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development 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 227.88 389.09 -208.69 -122.38 -420.21

SHSE:600396 vs SRE: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development 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.


Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co EV-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=30110.543/-55.99
=-537.78

Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥30,111 Mil.
Huadian Liaoning Energy Development 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 ¥-56 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 -537.78 mean?
Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co (SHSE:600396) has a EV-to-FCF of -537.78 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co ranks #999999 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's current EV-to-FCF is -537.78. Based on the distribution chart, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co ranks #999999 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's EV-to-FCF compare to SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co ranks #999999 out of 300 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.36. 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.36, based on 300 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 Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's current EV-to-FCF is -537.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co (SHSE:600396) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥2.41, compared to a current price of ¥13.56 — trading 462.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -537.78. Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 4 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 Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co (SHSE:600396), the current EV-to-FCF is -537.78 as of Jul. 21, 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 Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co (SHSE:600396) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥13.56 is trading 462.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥2.41. GuruFocus considers Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:600396:

  • EV-to-FCF: -537.78
  • GF Value™: ¥2.41 vs. price of ¥13.56 (462.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 26/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600396 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Business Description

Address No. 2, Yingchun Street, Sujiatun, Liaoning, Shenyang, CHN, 110006
Huadian Liaoning Energy Development Co Ltd is engaged in Thermal power generation; heating, and heat supply.
26GF Score

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