Nova System Co (TSE:5257) EV-to-FCF: -87.93 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:5257 Nova System Co Ltd TSE:5257
79 GF Score
Price 円2,519.00
GF Value 円3,156.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Nova System Co EV-to-FCF?

Nova System Co TSE:5257 +0.56% 79 EV-to-FCF is -87.93 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:5257 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,156.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,594 Software companies, Nova System Co ranks worse than 62735.19% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Nova System Co's Enterprise Value is 円3,452 Mil. Nova System Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 円-39 Mil. Therefore, Nova System Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -87.93.

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

TSE:5257' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -100   Med: -11.86   Max: 18.04
Current: -87.26

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Nova System Co was 18.04. The lowest was -100.00. And the median was -11.86.

TSE:5257's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 1594 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.825 vs TSE:5257: -87.26

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 (2026-07-16), Nova System Co's stock price is 円2519.00. Nova System Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 円165.960. Therefore, Nova System Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.18.


Nova System Co  (TSE:5257) 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.

Nova System Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2519.00/165.960
=15.18

Nova System Co's share price for today is 円2519.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nova System Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 円165.960.

* 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.


Nova System Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Nova System Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nova System 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.

Nova System Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Nova System Co Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 -48.63 14.02 -98.25

Nova System Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -48.63 0.00 14.02 0.00 -98.25

TSE:5257 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Nova System 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.


Nova System Co EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Nova System Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nova System Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.


TSE:5257
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Nova System Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Nova System Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=3451.961/-39.259
=-87.93

Nova System Co's current Enterprise Value is 円3,452 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nova System Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 円-39 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 -87.93 mean?
Nova System Co (TSE:5257) has a EV-to-FCF of -87.93 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Nova System Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nova System Co ranks #999999 out of 1594 companies in the Software industry.
Is Nova System Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Nova System Co's current EV-to-FCF is -87.93. Based on the distribution chart, Nova System Co ranks #999999 out of 1594 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nova System Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nova System Co's EV-to-FCF compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Nova System Co ranks #999999 out of 1594 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Nova System Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.83. 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 14.83, based on 1,594 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 Nova System Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nova System Co's current EV-to-FCF is -87.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nova System Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova System Co (TSE:5257) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,156.22, compared to a current price of 円2,519.00 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -87.93. Nova System Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 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 Nova System Co (TSE:5257), the current EV-to-FCF is -87.93 as of Jul. 16, 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 Nova System Co (TSE:5257) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nova System Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of 円2,519.00 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,156.22. GuruFocus considers Nova System Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:5257:

  • EV-to-FCF: -87.93
  • GF Value™: 円3,156.22 vs. price of 円2,519.00 (20.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5257 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Nova System Co Business Description

Address 1-3-15 Edobori, Shinishihara Building 9th Floor, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Osaka-shi, JPN, 550-0002
Nova System Co Ltd is involved in the system integration business mainly for the financial and insurance industry, medical care and cloud service business. The Company's business is a single segment of software development business, and the services it provides are system integration and cloud services.
79GF Score

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円2,519.00
Price
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