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The historical rank and industry rank for Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4616'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.81 Med: 8.03 Max: 333.56
Current: 315.34
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co was 333.56. The lowest was -22.81. And the median was 8.03.
TSE:4616's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 95.23% of 923
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.86
vs TSE:4616: 315.34
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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's share price for today is 円1938.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was 円72.648.
* 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current Enterprise Value is 円1,916 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was 円6 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.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) has a EV-to-FCF of 315.83 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co and its competitors. This is 3833% above median its historical median of 8.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #879 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current EV-to-FCF of 315.83 is 3833% above median its 10-year median of 8.03. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.86. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 315.83 is 1344.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #879 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co ranks #879 out of 923 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.86. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's value of 315.83 is 1344.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.03 vs. the industry median of 21.86, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current EV-to-FCF of 315.83 is 1344.8% 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing 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. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's current EV-to-FCF is 315.83, which is 3833% above median its own 10-year median of 8.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,658.84, compared to a current price of 円1,938.00 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 315.83, which is 3833% above median its 10-year median of 8.03 and 1344.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.86. Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616), the current EV-to-FCF is 315.83 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 Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co (TSE:4616) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,938.00 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,658.84.
GuruFocus considers Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4616:
EV-to-FCF: 315.83 (3833% above median its 10-year median of 8.03)
GF Value™: 円1,658.84 vs. price of 円1,938.00 (16.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1344.8% above the Chemicals median (#879 of 923)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4616 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Business Description
Kawakami Paint Manufacturing Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling various paints in Japan. Its products include heat insulation paints, ultra-low temperature powder, and water-based paints; and general purpose building paints, as well as floor coatings, building interior and exterior paints, aqueous paint, and rustproof paint.
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