Chimney CoTSE:3178 +0.69%65 EV-to-FCF is 16.28 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 12.04. GuruFocus rates TSE:3178 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,335.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Restaurants companies, Chimney Co ranks better than 53.6% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Chimney Co's Enterprise Value is 円22,237 Mil.
Chimney Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,366 Mil. Therefore, Chimney Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 16.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chimney Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3178'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.62 Med: 12.04 Max: 32.86
Current: 16.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Chimney Co was 32.86. The lowest was -18.62. And the median was 12.04.
TSE:3178's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 53.6% of 278
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 17.705
vs TSE:3178: 16.28
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.
Chimney Co's share price for today is 円1168.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chimney Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円26.150.
* 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.
Chimney Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Chimney Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chimney 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 Restaurants subindustry, Chimney 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.
Chimney Co EV-to-FCF vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Chimney Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chimney Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Chimney Co's current Enterprise Value is 円22,237 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chimney Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,366 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.
Chimney Co (TSE:3178) has a EV-to-FCF of 16.28 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Chimney Co and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 12.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Chimney Co ranks #129 out of 278 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 46.4%.
Is Chimney Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Chimney Co's current EV-to-FCF of 16.28 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 12.04. The Restaurants industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.71. Chimney Co's value of 16.28 is 8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chimney Co ranks #129 out of 278 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chimney Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chimney Co's EV-to-FCF compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Chimney Co ranks #129 out of 278 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Chimney Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 17.71. Chimney Co's value of 16.28 is 8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.04 vs. the industry median of 17.71, Chimney 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 Restaurants company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Restaurants companies is 17.71, based on 278 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. Chimney Co's current EV-to-FCF of 16.28 is 8% 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 Chimney Co and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 17.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chimney Co's current EV-to-FCF is 16.28, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 12.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chimney Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chimney Co (TSE:3178) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,335.68, compared to a current price of 円1,168.00 — trading 12.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 16.28, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 12.04 and 8% below the Restaurants industry median of 17.71. Chimney Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Chimney Co (TSE:3178), the current EV-to-FCF is 16.28 as of Jul. 12, 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 Chimney Co (TSE:3178) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chimney Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,168.00 is trading 12.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,335.68.
GuruFocus considers Chimney Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3178:
EV-to-FCF: 16.28 (35% above median its 10-year median of 12.04)
GF Value™: 円1,335.68 vs. price of 円1,168.00 (12.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8% below the Restaurants median (#129 of 278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3178 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chimney Co Ltd owns restaurant chains in Japan that operate under dozens of different brand names. Chimney both operates restaurants directly and franchises its names to be operated by franchisees.
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