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TMC The Metals CoTMC +1.40%30 EV-to-FCF is -37.44 as of Aug. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates TMC with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 451 Metals & Mining companies, TMC The Metals Co ranks worse than 221729.27% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, TMC The Metals Co's Enterprise Value is $1,638.03 Mil.
TMC The Metals Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-43.75 Mil. Therefore, TMC The Metals Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -37.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for TMC The Metals Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TMC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -37.44 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -37.44
TMC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 451
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 20.85
vs TMC: -37.44
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.
TMC The Metals Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
TMC The Metals Co's share price for today is $3.975.
TMC The Metals Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.630.
* 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.
TMC The Metals Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
TMC The Metals Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TMC The Metals Co'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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, TMC The Metals Co'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.
TMC The Metals Co EV-to-FCF vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, TMC The Metals Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TMC The Metals Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
TMC The Metals Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,638.03 Mil.
TMC The Metals Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-43.75 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.
TMC The Metals Co (TMC) has a EV-to-FCF of -37.44 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on TMC The Metals Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TMC The Metals Co ranks #999999 out of 451 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is TMC The Metals Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
TMC The Metals Co's current EV-to-FCF is -37.44. Based on the distribution chart, TMC The Metals Co ranks #999999 out of 451 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TMC The Metals Co has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TMC The Metals Co's EV-to-FCF compare to NEXA and CMP?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, TMC The Metals Co ranks #999999 out of 451 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places TMC The Metals Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 20.85. 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Metals & Mining companies is 20.85, based on 451 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 TMC The Metals Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 20.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TMC The Metals Co's current EV-to-FCF is -37.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TMC The Metals Co stock overvalued right now?
TMC The Metals Co (TMC) has a current EV-to-FCF of -37.44. The current EV-to-FCF is -37.44. TMC The Metals Co's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 3 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 TMC The Metals Co (TMC), the current EV-to-FCF is -37.44 as of Aug. 19, 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.
TMC The Metals Co Inc is a deep seabed minerals developer focused on the collection, processing and refining of polymetallic nodules found on the seafloor in international waters of the Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ), approximately 1,500 miles (or 2,400 kilometers) south-west of San Diego, California. The company operates as a single operating and reportable segment, namely exploration of seafloor polymetallic nodules, which includes the development of a metallurgical process to treat such seafloor polymetallic nodules.
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