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SobalTSE:2186 72 EV-to-FCF is 9.33 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 15.39. GuruFocus rates TSE:2186 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,017.99 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,594 Software companies, Sobal ranks better than 69.45% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Sobal's Enterprise Value is 円3,361 Mil.
Sobal's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円360 Mil. Therefore, Sobal's EV-to-FCF for today is 9.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sobal's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2186'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.12 Med: 15.39 Max: 75.13
Current: 9.33
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Sobal was 75.13. The lowest was 4.12. And the median was 15.39.
TSE:2186's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 69.45% of 1594
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.825
vs TSE:2186: 9.33
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 (2026-07-16), Sobal's stock price is 円913.00.
Sobal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円58.493. Therefore, Sobal's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.61.
Sobal (TSE:2186) 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.
Sobal's share price for today is 円913.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sobal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円58.493.
* 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.
Sobal EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Sobal EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sobal'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 Software - Application subindustry, Sobal'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.
Sobal EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sobal's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sobal's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Sobal's current Enterprise Value is 円3,361 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Sobal's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円360 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.
Sobal (TSE:2186) has a EV-to-FCF of 9.33 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Sobal and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 15.39. Over the past decade, Sobal's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.12 to 75.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Sobal ranks #487 out of 1594 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 30.6%.
Is Sobal's EV-to-FCF too high?
Sobal's current EV-to-FCF of 9.33 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 15.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.12 to a high of 75.13. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.83. Sobal's value of 9.33 is 37.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sobal ranks #487 out of 1594 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sobal has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sobal's EV-to-FCF compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sobal ranks #487 out of 1594 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Sobal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.83. Sobal's value of 9.33 is 37.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Sobal's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.12 to 75.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.39 vs. the industry median of 14.83, Sobal 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.83, based on 1,594 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. Sobal's current EV-to-FCF of 9.33 is 37.1% 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 Sobal and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sobal's current EV-to-FCF is 9.33, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 15.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sobal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sobal (TSE:2186) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,017.99, compared to a current price of 円913.00 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 9.33, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 15.39 and 37.1% below the Software industry median of 14.83. Sobal's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. 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 Sobal (TSE:2186), the current EV-to-FCF is 9.33 as of Jul. 16, 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 Sobal (TSE:2186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sobal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円913.00 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,017.99.
GuruFocus considers Sobal to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2186:
EV-to-FCF: 9.33 (39% below median its 10-year median of 15.39)
GF Value™: 円1,017.99 vs. price of 円913.00 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.1% below the Software median (#487 of 1594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sobal Corp engages in the development of embedded software for digital appliances and research and development of wireless communication technologies in Japan. The solutions provided by the company include Embedded system development, Application development, Web application development, Cloud development, and Manual production.
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