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What is Datang International Power Generation Co EV-to-FCF?
Datang International Power Generation CoSHSE:601991 +1.58%53 EV-to-FCF is 31.42 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 27.92. GuruFocus rates SHSE:601991 with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥3.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 234 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks worse than 70.51% on this metric.
SHSE:601991's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 70.51% of 234
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 15.99
vs SHSE:601991: 31.42
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.
Datang International Power Generation Co (SHSE:601991) 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Datang International Power Generation Co's share price for today is ¥6.43.
Datang International Power Generation 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 ¥0.356.
* 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Datang International Power Generation 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co EV-to-FCF Chart
Datang International Power Generation Co Annual Data
SHSE:601991 vs CEG, VST, NRG: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Datang International Power Generation 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co EV-to-FCF vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Datang International Power Generation Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datang International Power Generation Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Datang International Power Generation Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥287,229 Mil.
Datang International Power Generation 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 ¥9,141 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.
Datang International Power Generation Co (SHSE:601991) has a EV-to-FCF of 31.42 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 27.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #165 out of 234 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Datang International Power Generation Co's current EV-to-FCF of 31.42 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 27.92. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.99. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 31.42 is 96.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #165 out of 234 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Datang International Power Generation Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datang International Power Generation Co's EV-to-FCF compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Datang International Power Generation Co ranks #165 out of 234 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Datang International Power Generation Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.99. Datang International Power Generation Co's value of 31.42 is 96.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.92 vs. the industry median of 15.99, Datang International Power Generation 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 15.99, based on 234 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. Datang International Power Generation Co's current EV-to-FCF of 31.42 is 96.5% 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 Datang International Power Generation Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datang International Power Generation Co's current EV-to-FCF is 31.42, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 27.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datang International Power Generation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co (SHSE:601991) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥3.40, compared to a current price of ¥6.43 — trading 89.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 31.42, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 27.92 and 96.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 15.99. Datang International Power Generation Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (SHSE:601991), the current EV-to-FCF is 31.42 as of Aug. 05, 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 Datang International Power Generation Co (SHSE:601991) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datang International Power Generation Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥6.43 is trading 89.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥3.40.
GuruFocus considers Datang International Power Generation Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601991:
EV-to-FCF: 31.42 (13% above median its 10-year median of 27.92)
GF Value™: ¥3.40 vs. price of ¥6.43 (89.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 96.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#165 of 234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601991 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Datang International Power Generation Co Ltd is one of five state-controlled independent power producers in China. The power generation businesses of the Company and its subsidiaries cover provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, whereas the coal-fired power generators of the Company are centralized in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and southeast coastal regions. The majority of the hydropower projects are located in the southwest region. Wind power and photovoltaic power projects are distributed across the country in areas with abundant resources. The operating segments of the company are the Power and heat generation segment and the Other segments.
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