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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Nihon Knowledge Co's Enterprise Value is 円2,743 Mil.
Nihon Knowledge Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円38 Mil. Therefore, Nihon Knowledge Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 71.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nihon Knowledge Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5252'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -38.03 Med: -6 Max: 81.04
Current: 69.86
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Nihon Knowledge Co was 81.04. The lowest was -38.03. And the median was -6.00.
TSE:5252's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 88.94% of 1591
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.74
vs TSE:5252: 69.86
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.
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Nihon Knowledge Co's share price for today is 円726.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nihon Knowledge Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円20.817.
* 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Nihon Knowledge Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nihon Knowledge 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.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Nihon Knowledge 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nihon Knowledge Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nihon Knowledge Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Nihon Knowledge Co's current Enterprise Value is 円2,743 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nihon Knowledge Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円38 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.
Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) has a EV-to-FCF of 71.59 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1415 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Nihon Knowledge Co's current EV-to-FCF is 71.59. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.74. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 71.59 is 385.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1415 out of 1591 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nihon Knowledge Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nihon Knowledge Co's EV-to-FCF compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nihon Knowledge Co ranks #1415 out of 1591 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Nihon Knowledge Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.74. Nihon Knowledge Co's value of 71.59 is 385.7% 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.74, based on 1,591 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. Nihon Knowledge Co's current EV-to-FCF of 71.59 is 385.7% 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 Nihon Knowledge Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nihon Knowledge Co's current EV-to-FCF is 71.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nihon Knowledge Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円544.99, compared to a current price of 円726.00 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 71.59 and 385.7% above the Software industry median of 14.74. Nihon Knowledge Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252), the current EV-to-FCF is 71.59 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 Nihon Knowledge Co (TSE:5252) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nihon Knowledge Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円726.00 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円544.99.
GuruFocus considers Nihon Knowledge Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5252:
EV-to-FCF: 71.59
GF Value™: 円544.99 vs. price of 円726.00 (33.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 385.7% above the Software median (#1415 of 1591)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5252 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nihon Knowledge Co Ltd is a comprehensive ICT service company that provides quality and test technology, development, and security products with a thorough user orientation. The company's services include verification services, Development services, and consultation services. The verification services include Resolving software verification issues through a track record of numerous projects and accumulation of know-how. The development services include management systems for steel wholesalers and processing industries and others.
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