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Material GroupTSE:156A -2.75%19 EV-to-FCF is 11.34 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 9.70. GuruFocus rates TSE:156A with a GF Score™ of 19/100. Among 612 Media - Diversified companies, Material Group ranks better than 50.82% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Material Group's Enterprise Value is 円8,821 Mil.
Material Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円778 Mil. Therefore, Material Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 11.34.
The historical rank and industry rank for Material Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:156A'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.09 Med: 9.7 Max: 20.92
Current: 11.34
During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Material Group was 20.92. The lowest was 5.09. And the median was 9.70.
TSE:156A's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 50.82% of 612
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.46
vs TSE:156A: 11.34
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.
Material Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Material Group's share price for today is 円848.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Material Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円64.350.
* 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.
Material Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Material Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Material Group'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 Advertising Agencies subindustry, Material Group'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.
Material Group EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Material Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Material Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Material Group's current Enterprise Value is 円8,821 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Material Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円778 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.
Material Group (TSE:156A) has a EV-to-FCF of 11.34 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Material Group and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 9.70. Over the past decade, Material Group's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 5.09 to 20.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Material Group ranks #301 out of 612 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Material Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
Material Group's current EV-to-FCF of 11.34 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 9.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.09 to a high of 20.92. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.46. Material Group's value of 11.34 is 1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Material Group ranks #301 out of 612 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Material Group has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Material Group's EV-to-FCF compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Material Group ranks #301 out of 612 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Material Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.46. Material Group's value of 11.34 is 1% below this benchmark. Historically, Material Group's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 5.09 to 20.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.70 vs. the industry median of 11.46, Material Group 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.46, based on 612 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. Material Group's current EV-to-FCF of 11.34 is 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 Material Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Material Group's current EV-to-FCF is 11.34, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 9.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Material Group stock overvalued right now?
Material Group (TSE:156A) has a current EV-to-FCF of 11.34. The current EV-to-FCF is 11.34, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 9.70 and 1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.46. Material Group's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 Material Group (TSE:156A), the current EV-to-FCF is 11.34 as of Jul. 21, 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.
Material Group Inc is a company which is a specialized business group that provides comprehensive support for marketing communications for all types of businesses. It brings out the individuality of all materials, including brands, products, services, and talent, and maximize their potential.
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