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Papyless CoTSE:3641 +1.80%66 EV-to-FCF is 25.72 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 487% above its 10-year median of 4.38. GuruFocus rates TSE:3641 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of 円805.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 611 Media - Diversified companies, Papyless Co ranks worse than 73.16% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Papyless Co's Enterprise Value is 円-1,697 Mil.
Papyless Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was 円-66 Mil. Therefore, Papyless Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 25.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Papyless Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:3641'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.78 Med: 4.38 Max: 34.93
Current: 26.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Papyless Co was 34.93. The lowest was -25.78. And the median was 4.38.
TSE:3641's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 73.16% of 611
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.52
vs TSE:3641: 26.90
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.
Papyless Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Papyless Co's share price for today is 円959.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Papyless Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was 円11.940.
* 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.
Papyless Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Papyless Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Papyless 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 Publishing subindustry, Papyless 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.
Papyless Co EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Papyless Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Papyless Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Papyless Co's current Enterprise Value is 円-1,697 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Papyless Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was 円-66 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.
Papyless Co (TSE:3641) has a EV-to-FCF of 25.72 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Papyless Co and its competitors. This is 487% above median its historical median of 4.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #447 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Papyless Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Papyless Co's current EV-to-FCF of 25.72 is 487% above median its 10-year median of 4.38. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.52. Papyless Co's value of 25.72 is 123.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #447 out of 611 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Papyless Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Papyless Co's EV-to-FCF compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Papyless Co ranks #447 out of 611 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Papyless Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.52. Papyless Co's value of 25.72 is 123.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.38 vs. the industry median of 11.52, Papyless 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.52, based on 611 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. Papyless Co's current EV-to-FCF of 25.72 is 123.3% 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 Papyless Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Papyless Co's current EV-to-FCF is 25.72, which is 487% above median its own 10-year median of 4.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Papyless Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co (TSE:3641) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円805.67, compared to a current price of 円959.00 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 25.72, which is 487% above median its 10-year median of 4.38 and 123.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.52. Papyless Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641), the current EV-to-FCF is 25.72 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 Papyless Co (TSE:3641) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Papyless Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円959.00 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円805.67.
GuruFocus considers Papyless Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3641:
EV-to-FCF: 25.72 (487% above median its 10-year median of 4.38)
GF Value™: 円805.67 vs. price of 円959.00 (19% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#447 of 611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3641 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Papyless Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the sale, rental, and distribution of electronic books (E-books). It offers novel and non-fiction, practical books, photo books, comics, magazines, business and education, audio and picture novels, cartoons, and adult books, as well as photo album books.
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