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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, CSI Solar Co's Enterprise Value is ¥42,171 Mil.
CSI Solar Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-487 Mil. Therefore, CSI Solar Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -86.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for CSI Solar Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:688472'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -364.07 Med: -25.88 Max: 1639.95
Current: -86.62
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CSI Solar Co was 1639.95. The lowest was -364.07. And the median was -25.88.
SHSE:688472's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 501
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 42.4
vs SHSE:688472: -86.62
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.
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.
CSI Solar Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
CSI Solar Co's share price for today is ¥9.30.
CSI Solar 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 ¥0.405.
* 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.
CSI Solar Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
CSI Solar Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSI Solar 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:688472 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, CSI Solar 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.
CSI Solar Co EV-to-FCF vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, CSI Solar Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSI Solar Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
CSI Solar Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥42,171 Mil.
CSI Solar 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 ¥-487 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.
CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472) has a EV-to-FCF of -86.62 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CSI Solar Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CSI Solar Co ranks #999999 out of 501 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is CSI Solar Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
CSI Solar Co's current EV-to-FCF is -86.62. Based on the distribution chart, CSI Solar Co ranks #999999 out of 501 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CSI Solar Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSI Solar Co's EV-to-FCF compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, CSI Solar Co ranks #999999 out of 501 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places CSI Solar Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 42.40. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Semiconductors companies is 42.40, based on 501 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 CSI Solar Co and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 42.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSI Solar Co's current EV-to-FCF is -86.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSI Solar Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥9.09, compared to a current price of ¥9.30 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -86.62. CSI Solar Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472), the current EV-to-FCF is -86.62 as of Jul. 25, 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 CSI Solar Co (SHSE:688472) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSI Solar Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥9.30 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥9.09.
GuruFocus considers CSI Solar Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:688472:
EV-to-FCF: -86.62
GF Value™: ¥9.09 vs. price of ¥9.30 (2.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688472 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSI Solar is a leading Chinese solar module producer. The company's products are available in over 160 countries and regions. CSI operates a vertically integrated production process, encompassing solar wafers, cells, and module production.
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