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Kaori Heat Treatment CoTPE:8996 +6.11%91 EV-to-FCF is 165.15 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 864% above its 10-year median of 17.13. GuruFocus rates TPE:8996 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$903.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,711 Industrial Products companies, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks worse than 85.27% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Enterprise Value is NT$112,985 Mil.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was NT$684 Mil. Therefore, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 165.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kaori Heat Treatment Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TPE:8996'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -374.48 Med: 17.13 Max: 308.88
Current: 155.63
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Kaori Heat Treatment Co was 308.88. The lowest was -374.48. And the median was 17.13.
TPE:8996's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 85.27% of 1711
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 24.11
vs TPE:8996: 155.63
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.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) 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.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kaori Heat Treatment Co's share price for today is NT$1215.00.
Kaori Heat Treatment 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$14.830.
* 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.
* 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kaori Heat Treatment 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.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kaori Heat Treatment Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaori Heat Treatment Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co's current Enterprise Value is NT$112,985 Mil.
Kaori Heat Treatment 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$684 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.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) has a EV-to-FCF of 165.15 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Kaori Heat Treatment Co and its competitors. This is 864% above median its historical median of 17.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks #1459 out of 1711 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Kaori Heat Treatment Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Kaori Heat Treatment Co's current EV-to-FCF of 165.15 is 864% above median its 10-year median of 17.13. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.11. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's value of 165.15 is 585% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks #1459 out of 1711 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kaori Heat Treatment Co has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaori Heat Treatment Co's EV-to-FCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kaori Heat Treatment Co ranks #1459 out of 1711 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Kaori Heat Treatment Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.11. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's value of 165.15 is 585% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.13 vs. the industry median of 24.11, Kaori Heat Treatment Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 24.11, based on 1,711 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. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's current EV-to-FCF of 165.15 is 585% 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 Kaori Heat Treatment Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 24.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's current EV-to-FCF is 165.15, which is 864% above median its own 10-year median of 17.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaori Heat Treatment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$903.51, compared to a current price of NT$1,215.00 — trading 34.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 165.15, which is 864% above median its 10-year median of 17.13 and 585% above the Industrial Products industry median of 24.11. Kaori Heat Treatment Co's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996), the current EV-to-FCF is 165.15 as of Aug. 25, 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 Kaori Heat Treatment Co (TPE:8996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaori Heat Treatment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$1,215.00 is trading 34.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$903.51.
GuruFocus considers Kaori Heat Treatment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:8996:
EV-to-FCF: 165.15 (864% above median its 10-year median of 17.13)
GF Value™: NT$903.51 vs. price of NT$1,215.00 (34.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 585% above the Industrial Products median (#1459 of 1711)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:8996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaori Heat Treatment Co Ltd specializes in producing mechanical hardware, processing fabricated metals, and manufacturing and developing heat exchange products or thermal products. The Group's factories are established in Zhongli, Kaohsiung, etc. Its operating activities include heat treatment processing of various mechanical hardware and fabricated metals, plate heat exchangers, thermal products, and manufacturing activities. The Group operates in a single operating segment of plate heat exchangers, power generation, and thermal energy products. It operates in Asia, America, Europe, and others. The Group generates maximum revenue from America.
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