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What is Applied Industrial Technologies EV-to-FCF?
Applied Industrial TechnologiesSTU:AT4 +1.36%69 EV-to-FCF is 29.78 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 20.76. GuruFocus rates STU:AT4 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €222.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Industrial Distribution companies, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks worse than 72.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Industrial Technologies's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AT4'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.94 Med: 20.76 Max: 39.09
Current: 29.51
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Applied Industrial Technologies was 39.09. The lowest was 8.94. And the median was 20.76.
STU:AT4's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 72.27% of 119
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 15.44
vs STU:AT4: 29.51
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.
Applied Industrial Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Applied Industrial Technologies's share price for today is €299.00.
Applied Industrial Technologies'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 €9.105.
* 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.
Applied Industrial Technologies EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Applied Industrial Technologies EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Industrial Distribution subindustry, Applied Industrial Technologies'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.
Applied Industrial Technologies EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Applied Industrial Technologies's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Industrial Technologies's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Applied Industrial Technologies's current Enterprise Value is €11,241 Mil.
Applied Industrial Technologies'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 €377 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.
Applied Industrial Technologies (STU:AT4) has a EV-to-FCF of 29.78 as of Aug. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 20.76. Over the past decade, Applied Industrial Technologies' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 8.94 to 39.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #86 out of 119 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies' EV-to-FCF too high?
Applied Industrial Technologies' current EV-to-FCF of 29.78 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 20.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.94 to a high of 39.09. The Industrial Distribution industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.44. Applied Industrial Technologies' value of 29.78 is 92.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #86 out of 119 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Applied Industrial Technologies has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Industrial Technologies' EV-to-FCF compare to QXO and WSO?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Applied Industrial Technologies ranks #86 out of 119 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Applied Industrial Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.44. Applied Industrial Technologies' value of 29.78 is 92.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Applied Industrial Technologies' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 8.94 to 39.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.76 vs. the industry median of 15.44, Applied Industrial Technologies 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Distribution companies is 15.44, based on 119 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. Applied Industrial Technologies's current EV-to-FCF of 29.78 is 92.9% 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 Applied Industrial Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Industrial Technologies's current EV-to-FCF is 29.78, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 20.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Industrial Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies (STU:AT4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €222.08, compared to a current price of €299.00 — trading 34.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 29.78, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 20.76 and 92.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 15.44. Applied Industrial Technologies' 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 Applied Industrial Technologies (STU:AT4), the current EV-to-FCF is 29.78 as of Aug. 01, 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 Applied Industrial Technologies (STU:AT4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Industrial Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €299.00 is trading 34.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €222.08.
GuruFocus considers Applied Industrial Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:AT4:
EV-to-FCF: 29.78 (43% above median its 10-year median of 20.76)
GF Value™: €222.08 vs. price of €299.00 (34.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#86 of 119)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AT4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Industrial Technologies Inc is a distributor of industrial products to the maintenance, repair, and operations market and the original equipment manufacturing industry. Further, the company provides engineering and design services for industrial and fluid power applications. The products include bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, safety products, oilfield supplies, and other industrial and maintenance supplies. The company's reportable segments are; Service Center Based Distribution which derives key revenue, and Engineered Solutions. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada and other countries.
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