Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) EV-to-FCF: -24.43 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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TSE:4973 Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd TSE:4973
70 GF Score
Price 円4,910.00
GF Value 円4,583.02
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Japan Pure Chemical Co EV-to-FCF?

Japan Pure Chemical Co TSE:4973 -1.80% 70 EV-to-FCF is -24.43 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4973 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円4,583.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Chemicals companies, Japan Pure 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, Japan Pure Chemical Co's Enterprise Value is 円20,740 Mil. Japan Pure Chemical Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-849 Mil. Therefore, Japan Pure Chemical Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -24.43.

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

TSE:4973' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.12   Med: 22.8   Max: 123.97
Current: -25.86

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Japan Pure Chemical Co was 123.97. The lowest was -33.12. And the median was 22.80.

TSE:4973's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 923 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.86 vs TSE:4973: -25.86

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), Japan Pure Chemical Co's stock price is 円4910.00. Japan Pure Chemical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円309.200. Therefore, Japan Pure Chemical Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.88.


Japan Pure Chemical Co  (TSE:4973) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4910.00/309.200
=15.88

Japan Pure Chemical Co's share price for today is 円4910.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Japan Pure Chemical Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円309.200.

* 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.


Japan Pure Chemical Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Japan Pure Chemical Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Pure 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.

Japan Pure Chemical Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Japan Pure Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
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Japan Pure Chemical Co Semi-Annual Data
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TSE:4973 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Japan Pure 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.


Japan Pure Chemical Co EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

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

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


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Japan Pure Chemical Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=20740.051/-849.093
=-24.43

Japan Pure Chemical Co's current Enterprise Value is 円20,740 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Japan Pure Chemical Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-849 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 -24.43 mean?
Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) has a EV-to-FCF of -24.43 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Japan Pure Chemical Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Japan Pure Chemical Co's current EV-to-FCF is -24.43. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Japan Pure Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Pure Chemical Co's EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Japan Pure Chemical Co ranks #999999 out of 923 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Japan Pure 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 Japan Pure 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. Japan Pure Chemical Co's current EV-to-FCF is -24.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Pure Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円4,583.02, compared to a current price of 円4,910.00 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -24.43. Japan Pure Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973), the current EV-to-FCF is -24.43 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 Japan Pure Chemical Co (TSE:4973) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Pure Chemical Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円4,910.00 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円4,583.02. GuruFocus considers Japan Pure Chemical Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:4973:

  • EV-to-FCF: -24.43
  • GF Value™: 円4,583.02 vs. price of 円4,910.00 (7.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4973 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Pure Chemical Co Business Description

Address 3-10-18 Kitamachi, Nerima-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 179-0081
Japan Pure Chemical Co Ltd develops, manufactures, and sells precious metal plating chemicals for electronic devices in Japan. It offers gold electroplating formulation for semiconductor applications such as connector and soldering uses; and palladium electroplating formulation for the connector, lead frame, and decorative uses. The firm also provides a gold coating for soldering and wire bonding; electroless palladium plating formulation for wire bonding and soldering uses; and silver plating formulations. In addition, it offers strike gold plating formulation that enhances the adherence of plated coatings.
70GF Score

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円4,910.00
Price
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