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SHSE:601686's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 51.67% of 360
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 16.005
vs SHSE:601686: 15.27
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.
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co (SHSE:601686) 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.
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's share price for today is ¥5.08.
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock 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 ¥0.466.
* 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.
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock 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.
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co EV-to-FCF Chart
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co Annual Data
SHSE:601686 vs NUE, STLD, RS: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock 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.
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co EV-to-FCF vs Steel Industry
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥3,123 Mil.
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock 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 ¥209 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.
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co (SHSE:601686) has a EV-to-FCF of 14.92 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co and its competitors. This is 21214% above median its historical median of 0.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co ranks #174 out of 360 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's current EV-to-FCF of 14.92 is 21214% above median its 10-year median of 0.07. The Steel industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.01. Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's value of 14.92 is 6.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co ranks #174 out of 360 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's EV-to-FCF compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co ranks #174 out of 360 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.01. Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's value of 14.92 is 6.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.07 vs. the industry median of 16.01, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co has consistently been below 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 16.01, 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. Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's current EV-to-FCF of 14.92 is 6.8% below 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 Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock 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. Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's current EV-to-FCF is 14.92, which is 21214% above median its own 10-year median of 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co (SHSE:601686) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥5.46, compared to a current price of ¥5.08 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 14.92, which is 21214% above median its 10-year median of 0.07 and 6.8% below the Steel industry median of 16.01. Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co (SHSE:601686), the current EV-to-FCF is 14.92 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 Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co (SHSE:601686) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.08 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥5.46.
GuruFocus considers Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601686:
EV-to-FCF: 14.92 (21214% above median its 10-year median of 0.07)
GF Value™: ¥5.46 vs. price of ¥5.08 (7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.8% below the Steel median (#174 of 360)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601686 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co Business Description
Tianjin You Fa Steel Pipe Group Stock Co Ltd formerly Tianjin Youfa Steel Pipe Group Co Ltd is primarily involved in the development, production and sales of welded steel pipes. It offers welded pipes, hot-dip galvanized steel pipes, steel-plastic composite pipes, stainless steel composite pipes, spiral steel pipes and others.
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