Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Gates IndustrialSTU:1JL -1.71%79 EV-to-FCF is 23.59 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 27.28. GuruFocus rates STU:1JL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Industrial Products companies, Gates Industrial ranks worse than 50.58% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Gates Industrial's Enterprise Value is €7,637 Mil.
Gates Industrial's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €324 Mil. Therefore, Gates Industrial's EV-to-FCF for today is 23.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gates Industrial's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:1JL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.06 Med: 27.28 Max: 77.97
Current: 24.2
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Gates Industrial was 77.97. The lowest was 11.06. And the median was 27.28.
STU:1JL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 50.58% of 1716
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 23.725
vs STU:1JL: 24.20
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.
Gates Industrial's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Gates Industrial's share price for today is €23.00.
Gates Industrial's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.634.
* 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.
Gates Industrial EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Gates Industrial EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Gates Industrial'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Gates Industrial'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.
Gates Industrial EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gates Industrial's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gates Industrial's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Gates Industrial's current Enterprise Value is €7,637 Mil.
Gates Industrial's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €324 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.
Gates Industrial (STU:1JL) has a EV-to-FCF of 23.59 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Gates Industrial and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 27.28. Over the past decade, Gates Industrial's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.06 to 77.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #868 out of 1716 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Gates Industrial's EV-to-FCF too high?
Gates Industrial's current EV-to-FCF of 23.59 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 27.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.06 to a high of 77.97. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.73. Gates Industrial's value of 23.59 is 0.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #868 out of 1716 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gates Industrial has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gates Industrial's EV-to-FCF compare to NPO and JBTM?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gates Industrial ranks #868 out of 1716 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Gates Industrial in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.73. Gates Industrial's value of 23.59 is 0.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Gates Industrial's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.06 to 77.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.28 vs. the industry median of 23.73, Gates Industrial has consistently been below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 23.73, based on 1,716 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. Gates Industrial's current EV-to-FCF of 23.59 is 0.6% below 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 Gates Industrial and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gates Industrial's current EV-to-FCF is 23.59, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 27.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gates Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gates Industrial (STU:1JL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.34, compared to a current price of €23.00 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 23.59, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 27.28 and 0.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 23.73. Gates Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Gates Industrial (STU:1JL), the current EV-to-FCF is 23.59 as of Aug. 09, 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 Gates Industrial (STU:1JL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gates Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.00 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.34.
GuruFocus considers Gates Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:1JL:
EV-to-FCF: 23.59 (14% below median its 10-year median of 27.28)
GF Value™: €19.34 vs. price of €23.00 (18.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.6% below the Industrial Products median (#868 of 1716)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1JL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gates Industrial Corp PLC is a manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions. The company has two operating segments; Power Transmission and Fluid Power segments. The Power Transmission solutions convey power and control motion. It is used in applications in which belts, chains, cables, geared transmissions, or direct drives transfer power from an engine or motor to another part or system. The Fluid power solutions are used in applications in which hoses and rigid tubing assemblies either transfer power hydraulically or convey fluids, gases, or granular materials from one location to another. The company generates key revenue from the Power Transmission segment. Company operates in USA, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, EMEA, with majority revenue from USA.
79GF Score
Get the complete analysis for STU:1JL
EV-to-FCF is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
STU:1JL has been successfully added to your 
