Innospec (STU:OCT) EV-to-FCF: 35.23 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — 50% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
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.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
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.

STU:OCT Innospec Inc STU:OCT
76 GF Score
Price €73.00
GF Value €82.55
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Innospec EV-to-FCF?

Innospec STU:OCT -1.35% 76 EV-to-FCF is 35.23 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 23.55. GuruFocus rates STU:OCT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €82.55. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 926 Chemicals companies, Innospec ranks worse than 66.52% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Innospec's Enterprise Value is €1,613 Mil. Innospec's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €46 Mil. Therefore, Innospec's EV-to-FCF for today is 35.23.

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

STU:OCT' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1334.28   Med: 23.55   Max: 591.14
Current: 34.27

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Innospec was 591.14. The lowest was -1334.28. And the median was 23.55.

STU:OCT's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
66.52% of 926 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.255 vs STU:OCT: 34.27

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 (2026-07-24), Innospec's stock price is €73.00. Innospec's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.944. Therefore, Innospec's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 18.51.


Innospec  (STU:OCT) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=73.00/3.944
=18.51

Innospec's share price for today is €73.00.
Innospec'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 €3.944.

* 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.


Innospec EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Innospec EV-to-FCF Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Innospec'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.

Innospec EV-to-FCF Chart

Innospec Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 39.42 62.13 22.36 20.52 26.49

Innospec Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 30.81 26.15 61.67 26.49 29.30

STU:OCT vs MTX, ODC, NGVT: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Innospec'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.


Innospec EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


STU:OCT
76GF Score
Innospec Inc STU:OCT
EV-to-FCF is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Innospec EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1612.619/45.771
=35.23

Innospec's current Enterprise Value is €1,613 Mil.
Innospec'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 €46 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 35.23 mean?
Innospec (STU:OCT) has a EV-to-FCF of 35.23 as of Jul. 24, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Innospec and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 23.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Innospec ranks #616 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.5%.
Is Innospec's EV-to-FCF too high?
Innospec's current EV-to-FCF of 35.23 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 23.55. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.26. Innospec's value of 35.23 is 65.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Innospec ranks #616 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Innospec has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Innospec's EV-to-FCF compare to MTX and ODC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Innospec ranks #616 out of 926 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Innospec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.26. Innospec's value of 35.23 is 65.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.55 vs. the industry median of 21.26, Innospec 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 a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.26, based on 926 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. Innospec's current EV-to-FCF of 35.23 is 65.7% 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 Innospec and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Innospec's current EV-to-FCF is 35.23, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 23.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Innospec stock overvalued right now?
Innospec (STU:OCT) has a current EV-to-FCF of 35.23. The stock's GF Value™ is €82.55, compared to a current price of €73.00 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 35.23, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 23.55 and 65.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.26. Innospec's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Innospec (STU:OCT), the current EV-to-FCF is 35.23 as of Jul. 24, 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 Innospec (STU:OCT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Innospec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €73.00 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €82.55.

Key valuation signals for STU:OCT:

  • EV-to-FCF: 35.23 (50% above median its 10-year median of 23.55)
  • GF Value™: €82.55 vs. price of €73.00 (11.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 65.7% above the Chemicals median (#616 of 926)

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


Innospec Business Description

Other Exchanges IOSP:USA0JAX:UKOCT:Germany
Address 8310 South Valley Highway, Suite 350, Englewood, CO, USA, 80112
Innospec Inc manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and fuel additives. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The Performance Chemicals segment that derives maximum revenue, provides technology-based solutions for its customers' processes or products in personal care, home care, agrochemical, construction, mining and other industrial markets. The Fuel Specialties segment develops, manufactures, blends, markets and supplies a range of specialty chemical products used as additives in diesel, jet, marine, fuel oil and other fuels. The Oilfield Services segment develops and markets chemical solutions for drilling, completion, production, DRA and oil and gas applications.
76GF Score

Get the complete analysis for STU:OCT

EV-to-FCF is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€73.00
Price
€82.55
GF Value