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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Ways Electron Co's Enterprise Value is ¥3,062 Mil.
Ways Electron Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-364 Mil. Therefore, Ways Electron Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -8.41.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ways Electron Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:605218'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -374 Med: -25.28 Max: 93.62
Current: -8.26
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Ways Electron Co was 93.62. The lowest was -374.00. And the median was -25.28.
SHSE:605218's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1288
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.095
vs SHSE:605218: -8.26
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.
Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218) 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.
Ways Electron Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ways Electron Co's share price for today is ¥13.63.
Ways Electron 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 ¥-0.070.
* 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.
Ways Electron Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Ways Electron Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ways Electron Co'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.
SHSE:605218 vs APH, GLW, TEL: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Ways Electron 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.
Ways Electron Co EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ways Electron Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ways Electron Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Ways Electron Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥3,062 Mil.
Ways Electron 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 ¥-364 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.
Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218) has a EV-to-FCF of -8.41 as of Aug. 08, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ways Electron Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ways Electron Co ranks #999999 out of 1288 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Ways Electron Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Ways Electron Co's current EV-to-FCF is -8.41. Based on the distribution chart, Ways Electron Co ranks #999999 out of 1288 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ways Electron Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ways Electron Co's EV-to-FCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ways Electron Co ranks #999999 out of 1288 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Ways Electron Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.10. 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 22.10, based on 1,288 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 Ways Electron Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ways Electron Co's current EV-to-FCF is -8.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ways Electron Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥27.19, compared to a current price of ¥13.63 — trading 49.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -8.41. Ways Electron Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218), the current EV-to-FCF is -8.41 as of Aug. 08, 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 Ways Electron Co (SHSE:605218) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ways Electron Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.63 is trading 49.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥27.19.
GuruFocus considers Ways Electron Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:605218:
EV-to-FCF: -8.41
GF Value™: ¥27.19 vs. price of ¥13.63 (49.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:605218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ways Electron Co Ltd is engaged in production and sales of backlight display modules, liquid crystal display modules and other products. The company specializes in the research & development, designing, manufacturing and sales area which focus on the products such as Backlight module, Liquid crystal module, Touch screen, related hardware parts and Rubber rollers of OA equipment such as printer.
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