Lipps Co (TSE:373A) EV-to-FCF: 2.50 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Lipps Co EV-to-FCF?

Lipps Co TSE:373A -0.20% 20 EV-to-FCF is 2.50 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.54. GuruFocus rates TSE:373A with a GF Score™ of 20/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 776 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lipps Co ranks better than 92.27% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lipps Co's Enterprise Value is 円1,059 Mil. Lipps Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円424 Mil. Therefore, Lipps Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 2.50.

The historical rank and industry rank for Lipps Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:373A' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.88   Med: 2.54   Max: 10.61
Current: 2.53

During the past 3 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Lipps Co was 10.61. The lowest was -70.88. And the median was 2.54.

TSE:373A's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
92.27% of 776 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.68 vs TSE:373A: 2.53

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 (2026-07-22), Lipps Co's stock price is 円1489.00. Lipps Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円221.500. Therefore, Lipps Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.72.


Lipps Co  (TSE:373A) 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.

Lipps Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1489.00/221.500
=6.72

Lipps Co's share price for today is 円1489.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lipps Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円221.500.

* 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.


Lipps Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Lipps Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lipps 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.

Lipps Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Lipps Co Annual Data
Trend Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-FCF
0.00 0.00 8.69

Lipps Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug23 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
EV-to-FCF 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.69 0.00

TSE:373A vs CASY, WSM, DKS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Lipps 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.


Lipps Co EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lipps Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lipps Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Lipps Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Lipps Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1059.131/424.056
=2.50

Lipps Co's current Enterprise Value is 円1,059 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Lipps Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円424 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 2.50 mean?
Lipps Co (TSE:373A) has a EV-to-FCF of 2.50 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lipps Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Lipps Co ranks #60 out of 776 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is Lipps Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Lipps Co's current EV-to-FCF of 2.50 is near median its 10-year median of 2.54. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.68. Lipps Co's value of 2.50 is 81.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lipps Co ranks #60 out of 776 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lipps Co has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lipps Co's EV-to-FCF compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lipps Co ranks #60 out of 776 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lipps Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.68. Lipps Co's value of 2.50 is 81.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.54 vs. the industry median of 13.68, Lipps 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.68, based on 776 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. Lipps Co's current EV-to-FCF of 2.50 is 81.7% 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 Lipps Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lipps Co's current EV-to-FCF is 2.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lipps Co stock overvalued right now?
Lipps Co (TSE:373A) has a current EV-to-FCF of 2.50. The current EV-to-FCF is 2.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.54 and 81.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.68. Lipps Co's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 Lipps Co (TSE:373A), the current EV-to-FCF is 2.50 as of Jul. 22, 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.

Lipps Co Business Description

Address 3-1-30 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-0001
Lipps Co Ltd is engaged in Planning and sales of men's cosmetics (Product Business) and operation of hair salon franchises (Salon Franchise Business).
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