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Brother IndustriesSTU:BI5 +2.91%83 EV-to-FCF is 11.17 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 10.18. GuruFocus rates STU:BI5 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,733 Industrial Products companies, Brother Industries ranks better than 74.9% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Brother Industries's Enterprise Value is €4,120 Mil.
Brother Industries's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €369 Mil. Therefore, Brother Industries's EV-to-FCF for today is 11.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brother Industries's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:BI5'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.05 Med: 10.18 Max: 273.3
Current: 11.06
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Brother Industries was 273.30. The lowest was -57.05. And the median was 10.18.
STU:BI5's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 74.9% of 1733
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 24.45
vs STU:BI5: 11.06
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.
Brother Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Brother Industries's share price for today is €21.20.
Brother Industries'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 €1.505.
* 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.
Brother Industries EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Brother Industries EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brother Industries'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 Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, Brother Industries'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.
Brother Industries EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Brother Industries's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brother Industries's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Brother Industries's current Enterprise Value is €4,120 Mil.
Brother Industries'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 €369 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.
Brother Industries (STU:BI5) has a EV-to-FCF of 11.17 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Brother Industries and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 10.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #435 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Brother Industries' EV-to-FCF too high?
Brother Industries' current EV-to-FCF of 11.17 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 10.18. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.45. Brother Industries' value of 11.17 is 54.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #435 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Brother Industries has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brother Industries' EV-to-FCF compare to competitors?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Brother Industries ranks #435 out of 1733 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Brother Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.45. Brother Industries' value of 11.17 is 54.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.18 vs. the industry median of 24.45, Brother Industries 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 24.45, 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. Brother Industries's current EV-to-FCF of 11.17 is 54.3% 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 Brother Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 24.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brother Industries's current EV-to-FCF is 11.17, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 10.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brother Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries (STU:BI5) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.99, compared to a current price of €21.20 — trading 32.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 11.17, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 10.18 and 54.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 24.45. Brother Industries' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Brother Industries (STU:BI5), the current EV-to-FCF is 11.17 as of Jul. 22, 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 Brother Industries (STU:BI5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brother Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.20 is trading 32.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.99.
GuruFocus considers Brother Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:BI5:
EV-to-FCF: 11.17 (10% above median its 10-year median of 10.18)
GF Value™: €15.99 vs. price of €21.20 (32.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.3% below the Industrial Products median (#435 of 1733)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BI5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brother Industries Ltd is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in producing and selling office equipment, printing solutions, and related supplies. The company operates through seven segments. The Domino segment covers industrial printing equipment, while the Machinery segment handles machine tools, industrial sewing machines, and garment printers. The Network and Content segment involves karaoke equipment and IT systems, and the Nissei segment produces reducers and gears. The Others segment includes new construction and renovation of buildings, and investment in information systems. The Personal and Home segment makes household sewing machines, and Printing and Solutions focuses on telecommunications and printing equipment. It generates majority revenue from Printing & Solutions segment.
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