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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Arakawa Chemical Industries's Enterprise Value is 円70,574 Mil.
Arakawa Chemical Industries's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円382 Mil. Therefore, Arakawa Chemical Industries's EV-to-FCF for today is 184.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arakawa Chemical Industries's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4968'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33 Med: -7.46 Max: 188.85
Current: 188.85
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Arakawa Chemical Industries was 188.85. The lowest was -33.00. And the median was -7.46.
TSE:4968's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 92.76% of 926
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.83
vs TSE:4968: 188.85
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.
Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) 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.
Arakawa Chemical Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Arakawa Chemical Industries's share price for today is 円2193.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Arakawa Chemical Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円110.960.
* 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.
Arakawa Chemical Industries EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Arakawa Chemical Industries 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, Arakawa Chemical Industries'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.
Arakawa Chemical Industries EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Arakawa Chemical Industries's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arakawa Chemical Industries's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Arakawa Chemical Industries's current Enterprise Value is 円70,574 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Arakawa Chemical Industries's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円382 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.
Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) has a EV-to-FCF of 184.75 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Arakawa Chemical Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arakawa Chemical Industries ranks #859 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Arakawa Chemical Industries' EV-to-FCF too high?
Arakawa Chemical Industries' current EV-to-FCF is 184.75. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.83. Arakawa Chemical Industries' value of 184.75 is 746.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arakawa Chemical Industries ranks #859 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arakawa Chemical Industries has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arakawa Chemical Industries' EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Arakawa Chemical Industries ranks #859 out of 926 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Arakawa Chemical Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.83. Arakawa Chemical Industries' value of 184.75 is 746.3% above this benchmark. 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 21.83, based on 926 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. Arakawa Chemical Industries's current EV-to-FCF of 184.75 is 746.3% 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arakawa Chemical Industries's current EV-to-FCF is 184.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arakawa Chemical Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,216.22, compared to a current price of 円2,193.00 — trading 80.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 184.75 and 746.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.83. Arakawa Chemical Industries' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 11 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968), the current EV-to-FCF is 184.75 as of Jul. 15, 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 Arakawa Chemical Industries (TSE:4968) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arakawa Chemical Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,193.00 is trading 80.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,216.22.
GuruFocus considers Arakawa Chemical Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4968:
EV-to-FCF: 184.75
GF Value™: 円1,216.22 vs. price of 円2,193.00 (80.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 746.3% above the Chemicals median (#859 of 926)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4968 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd is engaged in the production and sales of paper chemicals, resins for printing inks, resins for adhesives/adhesives, and intermediates for electronic materials. It manufactures various paper chemicals including water-repellents, sizing agents, paper surface improving agents, and paper strengthening, and other types of papers. It also provides printing inks for offset printing; book (magazine)-gravures and food-package-gravures. It also offers electronic materials, including rosins for use as raw material of chemicals and electronic components.
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