Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596) EV-to-FCF: -98.14 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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SHSE:688596 Shanghai Gentech Co Ltd SHSE:688596
84 GF Score
Price ¥48.18
GF Value ¥47.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 13 Warning Signs
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What is Shanghai Gentech Co EV-to-FCF?

Shanghai Gentech Co SHSE:688596 -14.42% 84 EV-to-FCF is -98.14 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHSE:688596 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥47.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,733 Industrial Products companies, Shanghai Gentech Co ranks worse than 57703.35% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Shanghai Gentech Co's Enterprise Value is ¥16,786 Mil. Shanghai Gentech Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥-171 Mil. Therefore, Shanghai Gentech Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -98.14.

The historical rank and industry rank for Shanghai Gentech Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

SHSE:688596' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -458.03   Med: -31.67   Max: 2146.34
Current: -98.14

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Shanghai Gentech Co was 2146.34. The lowest was -458.03. And the median was -31.67.

SHSE:688596's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 1733 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 24.37 vs SHSE:688596: -98.14

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.

As of today (2026-07-19), Shanghai Gentech Co's stock price is ¥48.18. Shanghai Gentech Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥0.270. Therefore, Shanghai Gentech Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 178.44.


Shanghai Gentech Co  (SHSE:688596) 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.

Shanghai Gentech Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=48.18/0.270
=178.44

Shanghai Gentech Co's share price for today is ¥48.18.
Shanghai Gentech 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 ¥0.270.

* 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.


Shanghai Gentech Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Shanghai Gentech Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shanghai Gentech 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.

Shanghai Gentech Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Shanghai Gentech Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Shanghai Gentech Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 98.69 -230.81 -47.89 -67.53 -64.12

SHSE:688596 vs GEV, ETN, PH: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shanghai Gentech 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.


Shanghai Gentech Co EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai Gentech Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai Gentech Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Shanghai Gentech Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Shanghai Gentech Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=16785.913/-171.047
=-98.14

Shanghai Gentech Co's current Enterprise Value is ¥16,786 Mil.
Shanghai Gentech 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 ¥-171 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -98.14 mean?
Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596) has a EV-to-FCF of -98.14 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Shanghai Gentech Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gentech Co ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Shanghai Gentech Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Shanghai Gentech Co's current EV-to-FCF is -98.14. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai Gentech Co ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Shanghai Gentech Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Gentech Co's EV-to-FCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shanghai Gentech Co ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Shanghai Gentech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.37. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 24.37, based on 1,733 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 Shanghai Gentech Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 24.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai Gentech Co's current EV-to-FCF is -98.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Gentech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥47.28, compared to a current price of ¥48.18 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -98.14. Shanghai Gentech Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 13 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 Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596), the current EV-to-FCF is -98.14 as of Jul. 19, 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 Shanghai Gentech Co (SHSE:688596) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Gentech Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ¥48.18 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥47.28. GuruFocus considers Shanghai Gentech Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHSE:688596:

  • EV-to-FCF: -98.14
  • GF Value™: ¥47.28 vs. price of ¥48.18 (1.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 13 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:688596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shanghai Gentech Co Business Description

Address No. 55 Chunyong Road, Building 2, Minhang District, Shanghai, CHN, 201108
Shanghai Gentech Co Ltd is engaged in designing, production, installation and supporting services of gas chemical supply system. The company is also engaged in designing and installation of water treatment systems, recycling system, clean fluid system, and other systems.
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