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Applied CoTSE:3020 +0.12%76 EV-to-FCF is 1.69 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 3.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:3020 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,153.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,334 Hardware companies, Applied Co ranks better than 93.93% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Applied Co's Enterprise Value is 円3,647 Mil.
Applied Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,158 Mil. Therefore, Applied Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 1.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Applied Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3020'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14.76 Med: 3.89 Max: 13.72
Current: 1.76
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Applied Co was 13.72. The lowest was -14.76. And the median was 3.89.
TSE:3020's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 93.93% of 1334
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.855
vs TSE:3020: 1.76
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.
Applied Co's share price for today is 円4075.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Applied Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円839.196.
* 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.
Applied Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Applied Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Applied 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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Applied 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.
Applied Co EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Applied Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Applied Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Applied Co's current Enterprise Value is 円3,647 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Applied Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,158 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.
Applied Co (TSE:3020) has a EV-to-FCF of 1.69 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Applied Co and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 3.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Applied Co ranks #81 out of 1334 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Applied Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Applied Co's current EV-to-FCF of 1.69 is 57% below median its 10-year median of 3.89. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.86. Applied Co's value of 1.69 is 92.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Applied Co ranks #81 out of 1334 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Applied Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Applied Co's EV-to-FCF compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Applied Co ranks #81 out of 1334 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Applied Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.86. Applied Co's value of 1.69 is 92.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.89 vs. the industry median of 22.86, Applied 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 22.86, based on 1,334 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. Applied Co's current EV-to-FCF of 1.69 is 92.6% 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 Applied Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Applied Co's current EV-to-FCF is 1.69, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 3.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Applied Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Co (TSE:3020) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,153.59, compared to a current price of 円4,075.00 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 1.69, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 3.89 and 92.6% below the Hardware industry median of 22.86. Applied Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Applied Co (TSE:3020), the current EV-to-FCF is 1.69 as of Jul. 14, 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 Applied Co (TSE:3020) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Applied Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円4,075.00 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,153.59.
GuruFocus considers Applied Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3020:
EV-to-FCF: 1.69 (57% below median its 10-year median of 3.89)
GF Value™: 円3,153.59 vs. price of 円4,075.00 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.6% below the Hardware median (#81 of 1334)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Applied Co Ltd is engaged in contract development and maintenance of work WEB systems, digital development, content development for consumers, operation of a game shop, purchase and sale of used handsets, planning and development of technical services, and contract production of OEM products.
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