VertexTSE:5290 -0.15%74 EV-to-FCF is 16.22 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 7.86. GuruFocus rates TSE:5290 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,285.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 273 Building Materials companies, Vertex ranks better than 53.85% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Vertex's Enterprise Value is 円54,999 Mil.
Vertex's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,390 Mil. Therefore, Vertex's EV-to-FCF for today is 16.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vertex's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:5290'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -143.56 Med: 7.86 Max: 27.18
Current: 16.25
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Vertex was 27.18. The lowest was -143.56. And the median was 7.86.
TSE:5290's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 53.85% of 273
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 18.44
vs TSE:5290: 16.25
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 (2026-07-11), Vertex's stock price is 円1358.00.
Vertex's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円205.190. Therefore, Vertex's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 6.62.
Vertex (TSE:5290) 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.
Vertex's share price for today is 円1358.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vertex's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円205.190.
* 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.
Vertex EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Vertex EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vertex'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 Building Materials subindustry, Vertex'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.
Vertex EV-to-FCF vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Vertex's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertex's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Vertex's current Enterprise Value is 円54,999 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vertex's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円3,390 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.
Vertex (TSE:5290) has a EV-to-FCF of 16.22 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Vertex and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 7.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #126 out of 273 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is Vertex's EV-to-FCF too high?
Vertex's current EV-to-FCF of 16.22 is 106% above median its 10-year median of 7.86. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.44. Vertex's value of 16.22 is 12% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertex ranks #126 out of 273 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vertex has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertex's EV-to-FCF compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Vertex ranks #126 out of 273 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Vertex in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.44. Vertex's value of 16.22 is 12% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.86 vs. the industry median of 18.44, Vertex has consistently been below 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Building Materials companies is 18.44, based on 273 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. Vertex's current EV-to-FCF of 16.22 is 12% below 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 Vertex and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertex's current EV-to-FCF is 16.22, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 7.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex (TSE:5290) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,285.43, compared to a current price of 円1,358.00 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 16.22, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 7.86 and 12% below the Building Materials industry median of 18.44. Vertex's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vertex (TSE:5290), the current EV-to-FCF is 16.22 as of Jul. 11, 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 Vertex (TSE:5290) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,358.00 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,285.43.
GuruFocus considers Vertex to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5290:
EV-to-FCF: 16.22 (106% above median its 10-year median of 7.86)
GF Value™: 円1,285.43 vs. price of 円1,358.00 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12% below the Building Materials median (#126 of 273)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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