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The historical rank and industry rank for Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603968'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3219.94 Med: 14.12 Max: 5898
Current: -19.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co was 5898.00. The lowest was -3219.94. And the median was 14.12.
SHSE:603968's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 931
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.07
vs SHSE:603968: -19.03
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.
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co (SHSE:603968) 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.
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co's share price for today is ¥10.24.
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical 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 ¥-0.341.
* 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.
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical 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.
SHSE:603968 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical 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.
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥1,795 Mil.
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical 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 ¥-96 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.
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co (SHSE:603968) has a EV-to-FCF of -18.63 as of Aug. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 931 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co's current EV-to-FCF is -18.63. Based on the distribution chart, Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 931 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 931 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.07. 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 22.07, based on 931 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. 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 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co's current EV-to-FCF is -18.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co (SHSE:603968) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥10.31, compared to a current price of ¥10.24 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -18.63. Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co (SHSE:603968), the current EV-to-FCF is -18.63 as of Aug. 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 Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co (SHSE:603968) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥10.24 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥10.31.
GuruFocus considers Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603968:
EV-to-FCF: -18.63
GF Value™: ¥10.31 vs. price of ¥10.24 (0.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nantong Acetic Acid Chemical Co Ltd deals in food and feed additives, pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediates, dye and pigment intermediates, and organic chemical raw materials. The product portfolio includes - sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, dehydroacetic acid, nicotinic acid, clopidol, methyl acetoacetate, acetoacetanilide, and others.
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