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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, China Railway Construction's Enterprise Value is ¥697,245 Mil.
China Railway Construction's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-72,430 Mil. Therefore, China Railway Construction's EV-to-FCF for today is -9.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for China Railway Construction's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:601186'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -172.9 Med: -9.34 Max: 20870.34
Current: -9.62
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of China Railway Construction was 20870.34. The lowest was -172.90. And the median was -9.34.
SHSE:601186's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1100
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 12.84
vs SHSE:601186: -9.62
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.
China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186) 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.
China Railway Construction's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Railway Construction's share price for today is ¥6.58.
China Railway Construction'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 ¥1.120.
* 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.
China Railway Construction EV-to-FCF Related Terms
China Railway Construction 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:601186 vs PWR, FIX, EME: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Railway Construction'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.
China Railway Construction EV-to-FCF vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, China Railway Construction's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Railway Construction's EV-to-FCF falls into.
China Railway Construction's current Enterprise Value is ¥697,245 Mil.
China Railway Construction'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 ¥-72,430 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.
China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186) has a EV-to-FCF of -9.63 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Railway Construction and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #999999 out of 1100 companies in the Construction industry.
Is China Railway Construction's EV-to-FCF too high?
China Railway Construction's current EV-to-FCF is -9.63. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #999999 out of 1100 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Railway Construction has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Construction's EV-to-FCF compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Railway Construction ranks #999999 out of 1100 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places China Railway Construction in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 12.84. 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 Construction company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Construction companies is 12.84, based on 1,100 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 China Railway Construction and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 12.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Railway Construction's current EV-to-FCF is -9.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway Construction stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥7.43, compared to a current price of ¥6.58 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -9.63. China Railway Construction's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186), the current EV-to-FCF is -9.63 as of Jul. 23, 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 China Railway Construction (SHSE:601186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Construction stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.58 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥7.43.
GuruFocus considers China Railway Construction to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601186:
EV-to-FCF: -9.63
GF Value™: ¥7.43 vs. price of ¥6.58 (11.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Railway Construction Corp Ltd operates as an infrastructure construction firm. It largely derives contracting revenue. It builds railways, highways and municipal works, such as subways and light rail systems. The company also engages in survey and design, manufacturing, logistics, and property development. It operates the following business segments: Engineering contracting business, Planning, design and consultancy, Manufacturing operation, Real estate development operation, Materials and logistics and other businesses. The firm's revenue gets dominated by the Engineering contracting business segment that engages in the construction of infrastructure such as railways, highways, metropolitan railways, and real estate projects.
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