Lian Hwa Foods (TPE:1231) EV-to-FCF: -220.55 (As of Sep. 04, 2026)

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TPE:1231 Lian Hwa Foods Corp TPE:1231
90 GF Score
Price NT$80.00
GF Value NT$91.80
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Lian Hwa Foods EV-to-FCF?

Lian Hwa Foods TPE:1231 -0.25% 90 EV-to-FCF is -220.55 as of Sep. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:1231 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$91.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,176 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lian Hwa Foods ranks worse than 85033.93% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lian Hwa Foods's Enterprise Value is NT$30,633 Mil. Lian Hwa Foods's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$-139 Mil. Therefore, Lian Hwa Foods's EV-to-FCF for today is -220.55.

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

TPE:1231' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -353.89   Med: 12.15   Max: 720.54
Current: -221.97

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Lian Hwa Foods was 720.54. The lowest was -353.89. And the median was 12.15.

TPE:1231's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 1176 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 16.285 vs TPE:1231: -221.97

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 (2026-09-04), Lian Hwa Foods's stock price is NT$80.00. Lian Hwa Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$4.482. Therefore, Lian Hwa Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.85.


Lian Hwa Foods  (TPE:1231) 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.

Lian Hwa Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=80.00/4.482
=17.85

Lian Hwa Foods's share price for today is NT$80.00.
Lian Hwa Foods'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 NT$4.482.

* 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.


Lian Hwa Foods EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Lian Hwa Foods EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lian Hwa Foods'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.

Lian Hwa Foods EV-to-FCF Chart

Lian Hwa Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
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Lian Hwa Foods Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 208.64 94.33 169.48 -351.98 -218.62

TPE:1231 vs KHC, GIS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Lian Hwa Foods'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.


Lian Hwa Foods EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lian Hwa Foods's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Lian Hwa Foods EV-to-FCF Calculation

Lian Hwa Foods's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=30632.598/-138.89
=-220.55

Lian Hwa Foods's current Enterprise Value is NT$30,633 Mil.
Lian Hwa Foods's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-139 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 -220.55 mean?
Lian Hwa Foods (TPE:1231) has a EV-to-FCF of -220.55 as of Sep. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lian Hwa Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lian Hwa Foods ranks #999999 out of 1176 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Lian Hwa Foods' EV-to-FCF too high?
Lian Hwa Foods' current EV-to-FCF is -220.55. Based on the distribution chart, Lian Hwa Foods ranks #999999 out of 1176 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lian Hwa Foods has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lian Hwa Foods' EV-to-FCF compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lian Hwa Foods ranks #999999 out of 1176 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lian Hwa Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.29. 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 16.29, based on 1,176 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 Lian Hwa Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lian Hwa Foods's current EV-to-FCF is -220.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lian Hwa Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lian Hwa Foods (TPE:1231) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$91.80, compared to a current price of NT$80.00 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -220.55. Lian Hwa Foods' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Lian Hwa Foods (TPE:1231), the current EV-to-FCF is -220.55 as of Sep. 04, 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 Lian Hwa Foods (TPE:1231) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lian Hwa Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$80.00 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$91.80. GuruFocus considers Lian Hwa Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1231:

  • EV-to-FCF: -220.55
  • GF Value™: NT$91.80 vs. price of NT$80.00 (12.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1231 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lian Hwa Foods Business Description

Address No. 148, Dihua Street, Section 1, Datong District, Taipei, TWN
Lian Hwa Foods Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, trading, and wholesale and retail of seaweed, squid, pasta, rice bran, beans, nuts, melon seeds, jams, beverages, sugar, candy, biscuits, peanut butter and other products or processed products, and various sea and land products, frozen processed foods and canned foods. It operates in two divisions: Snack Food Division and RTE (Ready-to-Eat) Foods Division. The RTE (Ready-to-Eat) Foods Division derives majority of the revenue from Taiwan. Its brands include KOLOKO Crispy Pea Snacks, VIVA Nuts, CADINA Snacks, Moto-Moto-Yama Seaweed, Chef Hoka Instant Pasta, and Lucky Star Snacks.
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