Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) EV-to-FCF: -36.11 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4229 Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Ltd TSE:4229
64 GF Score
Price 円4,545.00
GF Value 円3,203.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co EV-to-FCF?

Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co TSE:4229 -1.73% 64 EV-to-FCF is -36.11 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4229 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,203.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 923 Chemicals companies, Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Enterprise Value is 円21,343 Mil. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-591 Mil. Therefore, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -36.11.

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

TSE:4229' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -86.1   Med: 5.36   Max: 20.72
Current: -37.01

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co was 20.72. The lowest was -86.10. And the median was 5.36.

TSE:4229's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 923 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.86 vs TSE:4229: -37.01

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), Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's stock price is 円4545.00. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円297.434. Therefore, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.28.


Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co  (TSE:4229) 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.

Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4545.00/297.434
=15.28

Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's share price for today is 円4545.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円297.434.

* 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.


Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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.

Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.79 -18.94 10.09 8.39 -44.14

Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 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 10.09 0.00 8.39 0.00 -44.14

TSE:4229 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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.


Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


TSE:4229
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Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=21343.388/-591
=-36.11

Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's current Enterprise Value is 円21,343 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-591 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 -36.11 mean?
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) has a EV-to-FCF of -36.11 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co ranks #999999 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's current EV-to-FCF is -36.11. Based on the distribution chart, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co ranks #999999 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co ranks #999999 out of 923 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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 Gun Ei Chemical Industry 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. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's current EV-to-FCF is -36.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,203.39, compared to a current price of 円4,545.00 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -36.11. Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229), the current EV-to-FCF is -36.11 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 Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co (TSE:4229) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,545.00 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,203.39. GuruFocus considers Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4229:

  • EV-to-FCF: -36.11
  • GF Value™: 円3,203.39 vs. price of 円4,545.00 (41.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Business Description

Address 700 Shukuorui-machi, Takasaki, JPN, 370-0032
Gun Ei Chemical Industry Co Ltd is a chemical manufacturer. The company operates in two business segments. The Chemical segment manufactures and sells industrial phenol resin, urea-melamine-based adhesives, casting binders, spherical resin, plasticizers, formalin, Bisphenol F, resin and hardener for molding processes, high-function fiber, and resin-coated sand. The Real Estate Utilization segment is involved the real estate leasing business.
64GF Score

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円4,545.00
Price
円3,203.39
GF Value