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SHSE:603790'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1538.55 Med: 32.09 Max: 321.6
Current: 76.58
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co was 321.60. The lowest was -1538.55. And the median was 32.09.
SHSE:603790's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 84.09% of 930
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.51
vs SHSE:603790: 76.58
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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's share price for today is ¥21.00.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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 ¥0.430.
* 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co EV-to-FCF Chart
SHSE:603790 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥4,035.5 Mil.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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 ¥57.3 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.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) has a EV-to-FCF of 70.46 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 32.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks #782 out of 930 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current EV-to-FCF of 70.46 is 120% above median its 10-year median of 32.09. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.51. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's value of 70.46 is 227.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks #782 out of 930 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co ranks #782 out of 930 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.51. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's value of 70.46 is 227.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.09 vs. the industry median of 21.51, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.51, based on 930 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. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current EV-to-FCF of 70.46 is 227.6% 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's current EV-to-FCF is 70.46, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 32.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥16.82, compared to a current price of ¥21.00 — trading 24.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 70.46, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 32.09 and 227.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.51. Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790), the current EV-to-FCF is 70.46 as of Aug. 01, 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 Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co (SHSE:603790) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥21.00 is trading 24.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥16.82.
GuruFocus considers Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603790:
EV-to-FCF: 70.46 (120% above median its 10-year median of 32.09)
GF Value™: ¥16.82 vs. price of ¥21.00 (24.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 227.6% above the Chemicals median (#782 of 930)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603790 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argus (Shanghai) Textile Chemicals Co Ltd is a company that manufactures dyes. The company is specialized in the research and development, manufacturing and marketing of textile chemicals and providing technical support services for several specialties. It offers Dyes for cellulose, polyamide, wool, polyester, and silk. While its other products categories include Argasoft products and other auxiliary services related to dying.
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