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SHSE:601231's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 73.76% of 1330
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.52
vs SHSE:601231: 55.68
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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's share price for today is ¥24.37.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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 ¥0.870.
* 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co EV-to-FCF Chart
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Annual Data
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥52,976 Mil.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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 ¥928 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.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) has a EV-to-FCF of 57.09 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. This is 415% above median its historical median of 11.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #981 out of 1330 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current EV-to-FCF of 57.09 is 415% above median its 10-year median of 11.09. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.52. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 57.09 is 153.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #981 out of 1330 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's EV-to-FCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co ranks #981 out of 1330 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.52. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's value of 57.09 is 153.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.09 vs. the industry median of 22.52, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 22.52, based on 1,330 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. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current EV-to-FCF of 57.09 is 153.5% 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's current EV-to-FCF is 57.09, which is 415% above median its own 10-year median of 11.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥15.17, compared to a current price of ¥24.37 — trading 60.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 57.09, which is 415% above median its 10-year median of 11.09 and 153.5% above the Hardware industry median of 22.52. Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231), the current EV-to-FCF is 57.09 as of Jul. 17, 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 Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co (SHSE:601231) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥24.37 is trading 60.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥15.17.
GuruFocus considers Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601231:
EV-to-FCF: 57.09 (415% above median its 10-year median of 11.09)
GF Value™: ¥15.17 vs. price of ¥24.37 (60.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 153.5% above the Hardware median (#981 of 1330)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Business Description
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co Ltd provides electronics manufacturing service industry, and its products are mainly used in consumer electronics, cloud storage, industrial, automotive electronics, and medical industries. The Company's service products, business layout, and operations are characterized by modularization, diversification, and globalization. The company's sales service network spans North America, Europe, Japan, China, Taiwan, and has manufacturing sites in China, Taiwan, Korea, and Mexico.
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