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First Steamship CoTPE:2601 -0.59%46 EV-to-FCF is 7.82 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 61% below its 10-year median of 20.14. GuruFocus rates TPE:2601 with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Retail - Cyclical companies, First Steamship Co ranks better than 69.38% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, First Steamship Co's Enterprise Value is NT$8,853.3 Mil.
First Steamship Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$1,131.8 Mil. Therefore, First Steamship Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 7.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Steamship Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:2601'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -236.57 Med: 20.14 Max: 622.09
Current: 7.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of First Steamship Co was 622.09. The lowest was -236.57. And the median was 20.14.
TPE:2601's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 69.38% of 774
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.27
vs TPE:2601: 7.84
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.
First Steamship Co (TPE:2601) 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.
First Steamship Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
First Steamship Co's share price for today is NT$6.76.
First Steamship Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-1.580.
* 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.
First Steamship Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
First Steamship Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Steamship 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 Department Stores subindustry, First Steamship 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.
First Steamship Co EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, First Steamship Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Steamship Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
First Steamship Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$8,853.3 Mil.
First Steamship 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 NT$1,131.8 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.
First Steamship Co (TPE:2601) has a EV-to-FCF of 7.82 as of Sep. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on First Steamship Co and its competitors. This is 61% below median its historical median of 20.14. According to the industry distribution chart, First Steamship Co ranks #237 out of 774 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is First Steamship Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
First Steamship Co's current EV-to-FCF of 7.82 is 61% below median its 10-year median of 20.14. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.27. First Steamship Co's value of 7.82 is 41.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, First Steamship Co ranks #237 out of 774 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Steamship Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Steamship Co's EV-to-FCF compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, First Steamship Co ranks #237 out of 774 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts First Steamship Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.27. First Steamship Co's value of 7.82 is 41.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.14 vs. the industry median of 13.27, First Steamship Co 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 a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.27, based on 774 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. First Steamship Co's current EV-to-FCF of 7.82 is 41.1% 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 First Steamship Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Steamship Co's current EV-to-FCF is 7.82, which is 61% below median its own 10-year median of 20.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Steamship Co stock overvalued right now?
First Steamship Co (TPE:2601) has a current EV-to-FCF of 7.82. The current EV-to-FCF is 7.82, which is 61% below median its 10-year median of 20.14 and 41.1% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.27. First Steamship Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 6 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 First Steamship Co (TPE:2601), the current EV-to-FCF is 7.82 as of Sep. 01, 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.
First Steamship Co Ltd is engaged in business management consultancy, domestic and international investments, as well as development, rental and sale of residential and commercial buildings. It operates in four segments the Shipping department, the Investing department, the Department Store department, and the Rental department. The Shipping department engages in domestic and international marine transportation and related businesses. The Investing department engages in domestic and international investment business. The Department Store department engages in department store retail industry, and the Rental department engages in automobile finance leasing company businesses. The majority of revenue is derived from the Department Store department segment.
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