Kente Catalysts (SHSE:603120) EV-to-FCF: 74.16 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 97% Above Median

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SHSE:603120 Kente Catalysts Inc SHSE:603120
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What is Kente Catalysts EV-to-FCF?

Kente Catalysts SHSE:603120 +6.25% 36 EV-to-FCF is 74.16 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 37.61. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603120 with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 934 Chemicals companies, Kente Catalysts ranks worse than 83.73% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Kente Catalysts's Enterprise Value is ¥3,760.7 Mil. Kente Catalysts's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥50.7 Mil. Therefore, Kente Catalysts's EV-to-FCF for today is 74.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for Kente Catalysts's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:603120' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.8   Med: 37.61   Max: 95.05
Current: 74.16

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Kente Catalysts was 95.05. The lowest was 26.80. And the median was 37.61.

SHSE:603120's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
83.73% of 934 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.485 vs SHSE:603120: 74.16

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.

As of today (2026-08-05), Kente Catalysts's stock price is ¥47.59. Kente Catalysts's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥0.940. Therefore, Kente Catalysts's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 50.63.


Kente Catalysts  (SHSE:603120) 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.

Kente Catalysts's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=47.59/0.940
=50.63

Kente Catalysts's share price for today is ¥47.59.
Kente Catalysts'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 ¥0.940.

* 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.


Kente Catalysts EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Kente Catalysts EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kente Catalysts's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:

* 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.

Kente Catalysts EV-to-FCF Chart

Kente Catalysts Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Kente Catalysts Quarterly Data
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SHSE:603120 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kente Catalysts'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.


Kente Catalysts EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kente Catalysts's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kente Catalysts's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Kente Catalysts EV-to-FCF Calculation

Kente Catalysts's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=3760.670/50.71
=74.16

Kente Catalysts's current Enterprise Value is ¥3,760.7 Mil.
Kente Catalysts'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 ¥50.7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 74.16 mean?
Kente Catalysts (SHSE:603120) has a EV-to-FCF of 74.16 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Kente Catalysts and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 37.61. Over the past decade, Kente Catalysts' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 26.80 to 95.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Kente Catalysts ranks #782 out of 934 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Kente Catalysts' EV-to-FCF too high?
Kente Catalysts' current EV-to-FCF of 74.16 is 97% above median its 10-year median of 37.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.80 to a high of 95.05. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.49. Kente Catalysts' value of 74.16 is 245.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kente Catalysts ranks #782 out of 934 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kente Catalysts has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kente Catalysts' EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kente Catalysts ranks #782 out of 934 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Kente Catalysts in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.49. Kente Catalysts' value of 74.16 is 245.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Kente Catalysts' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 26.80 to 95.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.61 vs. the industry median of 21.49, Kente Catalysts 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.49, based on 934 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. Kente Catalysts's current EV-to-FCF of 74.16 is 245.2% 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 Kente Catalysts and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kente Catalysts's current EV-to-FCF is 74.16, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 37.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kente Catalysts stock overvalued right now?
Kente Catalysts (SHSE:603120) has a current EV-to-FCF of 74.16. The current EV-to-FCF is 74.16, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 37.61 and 245.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.49. Kente Catalysts' overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 4 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 Kente Catalysts (SHSE:603120), the current EV-to-FCF is 74.16 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.

Kente Catalysts Business Description

Address Fuying Street, Modern Industrial Cluster Area, Xianju County, Zhejiang Province, Taizhou, CHN, 317306
Kente Catalysts Inc is engaged in the research and development, production and sales of quaternary ammonium (phosphonium) compound products. The company has product series including quaternary ammonium salts, quaternary ammonium bases, quaternary phosphonium salts and crown ethers.
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