Holland Colours (STU:HCY) EV-to-FCF: -20.31 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


STU:HCY Holland Colours STU:HCY
72 GF Score
Price €83.00
GF Value €94.09
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Holland Colours EV-to-FCF?

Holland Colours STU:HCY +0.61% 72 EV-to-FCF is -20.31 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:HCY with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €94.09 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 920 Chemicals companies, Holland Colours ranks worse than 108695.54% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Holland Colours's Enterprise Value is €64.2 Mil. Holland Colours's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3.2 Mil. Therefore, Holland Colours's EV-to-FCF for today is -20.31.

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

STU:HCY' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.79   Med: 14.3   Max: 87.3
Current: -20.31

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Holland Colours was 87.30. The lowest was -21.79. And the median was 14.30.

STU:HCY's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 920 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.005 vs STU:HCY: -20.31

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 (2026-07-06), Holland Colours's stock price is €83.00. Holland Colours's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.050. Therefore, Holland Colours's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 20.49.


Holland Colours  (STU:HCY) 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.

Holland Colours's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=83.00/4.050
=20.49

Holland Colours's share price for today is €83.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Holland Colours's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.050.

* 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.


Holland Colours EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Holland Colours EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Holland Colours'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.

Holland Colours EV-to-FCF Chart

Holland Colours Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
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Holland Colours Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 10.13 0.00 10.86 0.00 -21.25

STU:HCY vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Holland Colours'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.


Holland Colours EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Holland Colours's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Holland Colours's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Holland Colours EV-to-FCF Calculation

Holland Colours's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=64.225/-3.163
=-20.31

Holland Colours's current Enterprise Value is €64.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Holland Colours's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-3.2 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 -20.31 mean?
Holland Colours (STU:HCY) has a EV-to-FCF of -20.31 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Holland Colours and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #999999 out of 920 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Holland Colours' EV-to-FCF too high?
Holland Colours' current EV-to-FCF is -20.31. Based on the distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #999999 out of 920 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Holland Colours has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Holland Colours' EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Holland Colours ranks #999999 out of 920 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Holland Colours in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.01. 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 23.01, 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. 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 Holland Colours and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Holland Colours's current EV-to-FCF is -20.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Holland Colours stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours (STU:HCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €94.09, compared to a current price of €83.00 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -20.31. Holland Colours' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Holland Colours (STU:HCY), the current EV-to-FCF is -20.31 as of Jul. 06, 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 Holland Colours (STU:HCY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Holland Colours stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €83.00 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €94.09. GuruFocus considers Holland Colours to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:HCY:

  • EV-to-FCF: -20.31
  • GF Value™: €94.09 vs. price of €83.00 (11.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Holland Colours Business Description

Other Exchanges HOLCO:Netherlands0EPM:UK
Address Halvemaanweg 1, P.O. Box 720, Apeldoorn, GE, NLD, 7323 RW
Holland Colours manufactures, distributes and sells colour concentrates. The company's solutions are TINTMASK, HOLCOBATCH CLASSIC, VISCOBOOST, TASTEGUARD, HOLCOMER THERMOSTRETCH, CIRCSTAB, FASTHEAT, MARKIT, HOLCOPEARL REWHITE, SORT, NATURAL COLLECTION, REVIVE COLOURS, etc. Its markets and key segments are PACKAGING, BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION, COATINGS & SEALANTS, OTHER HIGH-END APPLICATIONS. The company has three segments EMEIA, Americas, and Asia. The company generates majority of revenue from EMEIA.
72GF Score

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€83.00
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€94.09
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