Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) EV-to-FCF: -166.90 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4112 Hodogaya Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4112
84 GF Score
Price 円2,012.00
GF Value 円1,983.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Hodogaya Chemical Co EV-to-FCF?

Hodogaya Chemical Co TSE:4112 -1.71% 84 EV-to-FCF is -166.90 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4112 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,983.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Chemicals companies, Hodogaya Chemical Co ranks worse than 108342.25% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Hodogaya Chemical Co's Enterprise Value is 円42,393 Mil. Hodogaya Chemical Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-254 Mil. Therefore, Hodogaya Chemical Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -166.90.

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

TSE:4112' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -494.43   Med: 13.82   Max: 167.93
Current: -166.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Hodogaya Chemical Co was 167.93. The lowest was -494.43. And the median was 13.82.

TSE:4112's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 923 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.86 vs TSE:4112: -166.90

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.

As of today (2026-07-14), Hodogaya Chemical Co's stock price is 円2012.00. Hodogaya Chemical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円192.070. Therefore, Hodogaya Chemical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 10.48.


Hodogaya Chemical Co  (TSE:4112) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2012.00/192.070
=10.48

Hodogaya Chemical Co's share price for today is 円2012.00.
Hodogaya Chemical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円192.070.

* 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.


Hodogaya Chemical Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Hodogaya Chemical Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hodogaya Chemical 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.

Hodogaya Chemical Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Hodogaya Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
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Hodogaya Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 132.06 -51.38 29.05 74.91 -196.58

TSE:4112 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hodogaya Chemical 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.


Hodogaya Chemical Co EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hodogaya Chemical Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:4112
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Hodogaya Chemical Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=42393.105/-254
=-166.90

Hodogaya Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is 円42,393 Mil.
Hodogaya Chemical Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-254 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 -166.90 mean?
Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) has a EV-to-FCF of -166.90 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hodogaya Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hodogaya Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Hodogaya Chemical Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Hodogaya Chemical Co's current EV-to-FCF is -166.90. Based on the distribution chart, Hodogaya Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hodogaya Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hodogaya Chemical Co's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hodogaya Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 923 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Hodogaya Chemical Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.86. 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.86, based on 923 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. 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 Hodogaya Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hodogaya Chemical Co's current EV-to-FCF is -166.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hodogaya Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,983.38, compared to a current price of 円2,012.00 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -166.90. Hodogaya Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112), the current EV-to-FCF is -166.90 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 Hodogaya Chemical Co (TSE:4112) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hodogaya Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,012.00 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,983.38. GuruFocus considers Hodogaya Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4112:

  • EV-to-FCF: -166.90
  • GF Value™: 円1,983.38 vs. price of 円2,012.00 (1.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4112 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hodogaya Chemical Co Business Description

Address Davinci Shiba Park Bldg, B-11th floor, 2-4-1 Shiba koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 105-0011
Hodogaya Chemical Co Ltd manufactures and sells functional colorants, specialty polymers, basic chemicals, and agro-science products in Japan. The firm's product includes imaging materials, dyes, colors, food additives, and organic light emitting diode materials. The Functional Polymers unit consists of urethane and cement-based construction and civil engineering materials, polyol, and basic raw materials for general chemistry industry. Basic Chemicals handles production of hydrogen peroxide. Agro-Science unit deals with herbicides, pesticides, and growth control agents for crop fields, golf courses, and green areas. Logistic services include warehousing, cargo transport, and commissioned research businesses.
84GF Score

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