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Guangdong Huate Gas CoSHSE:688268 +3.66%72 EV-to-FCF is 714.96 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 1701% above its 10-year median of 39.70. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688268 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥59.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 927 Chemicals companies, Guangdong Huate Gas Co ranks worse than 98.17% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Guangdong Huate Gas Co's Enterprise Value is ¥19,911 Mil.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥28 Mil. Therefore, Guangdong Huate Gas Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 714.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Guangdong Huate Gas Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688268'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4915.74 Med: 39.7 Max: 1092.15
Current: 714.96
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Guangdong Huate Gas Co was 1092.15. The lowest was -4915.74. And the median was 39.70.
SHSE:688268's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 98.17% of 927
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.44
vs SHSE:688268: 714.96
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.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268) 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.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Guangdong Huate Gas Co's share price for today is ¥151.61.
Guangdong Huate Gas 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 ¥1.040.
* 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.
* 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:688268 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Guangdong Huate Gas 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.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Guangdong Huate Gas Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guangdong Huate Gas Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥19,911 Mil.
Guangdong Huate Gas 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 ¥28 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.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268) has a EV-to-FCF of 714.96 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Guangdong Huate Gas Co and its competitors. This is 1701% above median its historical median of 39.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Guangdong Huate Gas Co ranks #910 out of 927 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 98.2%.
Is Guangdong Huate Gas Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Guangdong Huate Gas Co's current EV-to-FCF of 714.96 is 1701% above median its 10-year median of 39.70. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.44. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's value of 714.96 is 3234.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guangdong Huate Gas Co ranks #910 out of 927 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Guangdong Huate Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guangdong Huate Gas Co's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Guangdong Huate Gas Co ranks #910 out of 927 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Guangdong Huate Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.44. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's value of 714.96 is 3234.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 39.70 vs. the industry median of 21.44, Guangdong Huate Gas 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 21.44, based on 927 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. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's current EV-to-FCF of 714.96 is 3234.7% 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 Guangdong Huate Gas Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's current EV-to-FCF is 714.96, which is 1701% above median its own 10-year median of 39.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guangdong Huate Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥59.97, compared to a current price of ¥151.61 — trading 152.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 714.96, which is 1701% above median its 10-year median of 39.70 and 3234.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.44. Guangdong Huate Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268), the current EV-to-FCF is 714.96 as of Jul. 23, 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 Guangdong Huate Gas Co (SHSE:688268) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guangdong Huate Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥151.61 is trading 152.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥59.97.
GuruFocus considers Guangdong Huate Gas Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688268:
EV-to-FCF: 714.96 (1701% above median its 10-year median of 39.70)
GF Value™: ¥59.97 vs. price of ¥151.61 (152.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3234.7% above the Chemicals median (#910 of 927)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688268 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guangdong Huate Gas Co Ltd is engaged in research, development and production of gas and gas equipment, covering industrial gases, electronic gases, electric light gases, ultra-high pure gases, calibration gases, laser gases, medical gases, and food grade gases. Its equipments include LGC, vaporizer, LNG emergency skids, and installation of equipment for the application of ultra high pure gases and industrial gases.
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