AECISTU:A7Z +3.05%69 EV-to-FCF is 10.91 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 10.20. GuruFocus rates STU:A7Z with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 920 Chemicals companies, AECI ranks better than 76.85% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, AECI's Enterprise Value is €708 Mil.
AECI's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €65 Mil. Therefore, AECI's EV-to-FCF for today is 10.91.
The historical rank and industry rank for AECI's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:A7Z'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -321.23 Med: 10.2 Max: 138.43
Current: 10.26
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of AECI was 138.43. The lowest was -321.23. And the median was 10.20.
STU:A7Z's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 76.85% of 920
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.655
vs STU:A7Z: 10.26
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.
As of today (2026-07-03), AECI's stock price is €6.75.
AECI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.166. Therefore, AECI's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 40.66.
AECI (STU:A7Z) 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.
AECI's share price for today is €6.75.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. AECI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.166.
* 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.
AECI EV-to-FCF Related Terms
AECI EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AECI'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 Chemicals subindustry, AECI'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.
AECI EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, AECI's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AECI's EV-to-FCF falls into.
AECI's current Enterprise Value is €708 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. AECI's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €65 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.
AECI (STU:A7Z) has a EV-to-FCF of 10.91 as of Jul. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on AECI and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.20. According to the industry distribution chart, AECI ranks #213 out of 920 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is AECI's EV-to-FCF too high?
AECI's current EV-to-FCF of 10.91 is near median its 10-year median of 10.20. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.66. AECI's value of 10.91 is 51.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AECI ranks #213 out of 920 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AECI has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AECI's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, AECI ranks #213 out of 920 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places AECI in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.66. AECI's value of 10.91 is 51.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.20 vs. the industry median of 22.66, AECI 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 a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 22.66, based on 920 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. AECI's current EV-to-FCF of 10.91 is 51.8% 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 AECI and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AECI's current EV-to-FCF is 10.91, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AECI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI (STU:A7Z) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.52, compared to a current price of €6.75 — trading 49.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 10.91, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.20 and 51.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 22.66. AECI's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 AECI (STU:A7Z), the current EV-to-FCF is 10.91 as of Jul. 03, 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 AECI (STU:A7Z) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AECI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.75 is trading 49.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.52.
GuruFocus considers AECI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:A7Z:
EV-to-FCF: 10.91 (near median its 10-year median of 10.20)
GF Value™: €4.52 vs. price of €6.75 (49.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.8% below the Chemicals median (#213 of 920)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:A7Z stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AECI Ltd is a diversified group operating predominantly in the chemicals industry. The company performs its various business activities in the following reportable segments: AECI Mining, AECI Chemicals, AECI Managed Businesses, and AECI Property Services and Corporate. A majority of its revenue is generated from the AECI Mining segment, which provides a mine-to-mineral solution for the international mining sector. The offerings under this segment include commercial explosives, initiating systems, blasting services, and surfactants for explosives manufacture across the value chain to chemicals for ore beneficiation and tailings treatment. Geographically, the group generates a majority of its revenue from Africa, followed by Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Latin America.
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