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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Kitagawa's Enterprise Value is 円19,619 Mil.
Kitagawa's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-1,411 Mil. Therefore, Kitagawa's EV-to-FCF for today is -13.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kitagawa's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6317'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -124.35 Med: 6.28 Max: 73.31
Current: -14.2
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Kitagawa was 73.31. The lowest was -124.35. And the median was 6.28.
TSE:6317's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1733
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 24.94
vs TSE:6317: -14.20
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.
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.
Kitagawa's share price for today is 円1642.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kitagawa's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円338.250.
* 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.
Kitagawa EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Kitagawa EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kitagawa'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kitagawa'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.
Kitagawa EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kitagawa's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kitagawa's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Kitagawa's current Enterprise Value is 円19,619 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kitagawa's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-1,411 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.
Kitagawa (TSE:6317) has a EV-to-FCF of -13.90 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Kitagawa and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kitagawa ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Kitagawa's EV-to-FCF too high?
Kitagawa's current EV-to-FCF is -13.90. Based on the distribution chart, Kitagawa ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kitagawa has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kitagawa's EV-to-FCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Kitagawa ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Kitagawa in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 24.94. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 24.94, based on 1,733 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 Kitagawa and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 24.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kitagawa's current EV-to-FCF is -13.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kitagawa stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitagawa (TSE:6317) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,407.08, compared to a current price of 円1,642.00 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -13.90. Kitagawa's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 Kitagawa (TSE:6317), the current EV-to-FCF is -13.90 as of Jul. 17, 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 Kitagawa (TSE:6317) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kitagawa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,642.00 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,407.08.
GuruFocus considers Kitagawa to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6317:
EV-to-FCF: -13.90
GF Value™: 円1,407.08 vs. price of 円1,642.00 (16.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6317 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kitagawa Corp is the diversified machinery manufacturing company based in Japan. It is specialised in three core businesses: the production and development of casting and machining techniques of metal raw materials; supplying power chucks and numerically controlled rotary tables to the global machine tool industry; constructing custom-made concrete and recycling plants as well as providing construction machinery for various projects, including bridge erection and self-propelled multi-floor parking. The company has an operational presence across the United Kingdom, the United States of America, China, Taiwan, Australia, Germany and other regions.
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