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SHSE:601872'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2556.69 Med: 12.56 Max: 2287.63
Current: 1807.42
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of China Merchants Energy Shipping Co was 2287.63. The lowest was -2556.69. And the median was 12.56.
SHSE:601872's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 99.83% of 582
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 15.935
vs SHSE:601872: 1807.42
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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) 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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's share price for today is ¥15.70.
China Merchants Energy Shipping 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 ¥0.970.
* 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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
China Merchants Energy Shipping 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.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co EV-to-FCF Chart
SHSE:601872 vs WMB, EPD, KMI: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, China Merchants Energy Shipping 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.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co EV-to-FCF vs Oil & Gas Industry
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥150,844 Mil.
China Merchants Energy Shipping 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 ¥83 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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) has a EV-to-FCF of 1,818.13 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on China Merchants Energy Shipping Co and its competitors. This is 14376% above median its historical median of 12.56. According to the industry distribution chart, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co ranks #581 out of 582 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's current EV-to-FCF of 1,818.13 is 14376% above median its 10-year median of 12.56. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.94. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's value of 1,818.13 is 11309.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co ranks #581 out of 582 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's EV-to-FCF compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co ranks #581 out of 582 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places China Merchants Energy Shipping Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.94. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's value of 1,818.13 is 11309.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.56 vs. the industry median of 15.94, China Merchants Energy Shipping 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Oil & Gas companies is 15.94, based on 582 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. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's current EV-to-FCF of 1,818.13 is 11309.7% 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 China Merchants Energy Shipping Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's current EV-to-FCF is 1,818.13, which is 14376% above median its own 10-year median of 12.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Merchants Energy Shipping Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.60, compared to a current price of ¥15.70 — trading 82.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 1,818.13, which is 14376% above median its 10-year median of 12.56 and 11309.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 15.94. China Merchants Energy Shipping Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872), the current EV-to-FCF is 1,818.13 as of Jul. 25, 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 Merchants Energy Shipping Co (SHSE:601872) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Merchants Energy Shipping Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥15.70 is trading 82.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.60.
GuruFocus considers China Merchants Energy Shipping Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601872:
EV-to-FCF: 1,818.13 (14376% above median its 10-year median of 12.56)
GF Value™: ¥8.60 vs. price of ¥15.70 (82.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11309.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#581 of 582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601872 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Business Description
China Merchants Energy Shipping Co Ltd is a China-based company that engages in tanker transportation, bulk cargo vessel transportation, and liquid natural gas (LNG) vessel transportation. It provides a full range of energy transportation services running a large diversity of vessels, including crude oil tankers, dry bulk carriers, and LNG carriers. It provides services to customers from China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, the United States, and other countries.
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