Hephaist Co (TSE:6433) EV-to-FCF: -46.67 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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TSE:6433 Hephaist Co Ltd TSE:6433
42 GF Score
Price 円1,093.00
GF Value 円178.70
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Hephaist Co EV-to-FCF?

Hephaist Co TSE:6433 +0.92% 42 EV-to-FCF is -46.67 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:6433 with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of 円178.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,733 Industrial Products companies, Hephaist Co ranks worse than 57703.35% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Hephaist Co's Enterprise Value is 円7,992 Mil. Hephaist Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-171 Mil. Therefore, Hephaist Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -46.67.

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

TSE:6433' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -71.68   Med: 5.28   Max: 54.17
Current: -45.5

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Hephaist Co was 54.17. The lowest was -71.68. And the median was 5.28.

TSE:6433's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 1733 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 24.94 vs TSE:6433: -45.50

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 (2026-07-17), Hephaist Co's stock price is 円1093.00. Hephaist Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-115.190. Therefore, Hephaist Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Hephaist Co  (TSE:6433) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1093.00/-115.190
=At Loss

Hephaist Co's share price for today is 円1093.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hephaist Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-115.190.

* 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.


Hephaist Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Hephaist Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hephaist 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.

Hephaist Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Hephaist Co Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
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Hephaist Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -16.11 0.00 -15.29 0.00 -52.42

TSE:6433 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Hephaist 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.


Hephaist Co EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hephaist Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:6433
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Hephaist Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=7991.916/-171.25
=-46.67

Hephaist Co's current Enterprise Value is 円7,992 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Hephaist Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-171 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 -46.67 mean?
Hephaist Co (TSE:6433) has a EV-to-FCF of -46.67 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Hephaist Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hephaist Co ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Hephaist Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Hephaist Co's current EV-to-FCF is -46.67. Based on the distribution chart, Hephaist Co ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hephaist Co has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hephaist Co's EV-to-FCF compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hephaist Co ranks #999999 out of 1733 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Hephaist Co 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 Hephaist Co 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. Hephaist Co's current EV-to-FCF is -46.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hephaist Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaist Co (TSE:6433) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円178.70, compared to a current price of 円1,093.00 — trading 511.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -46.67. Hephaist Co's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 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 Hephaist Co (TSE:6433), the current EV-to-FCF is -46.67 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 Hephaist Co (TSE:6433) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hephaist Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円1,093.00 is trading 511.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円178.70. GuruFocus considers Hephaist Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6433:

  • EV-to-FCF: -46.67
  • GF Value™: 円178.70 vs. price of 円1,093.00 (511.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6433 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hephaist Co Business Description

Address 580-1, Imafuku, Saitama Prefecture, Kawagoe-shi, JPN, 350-1151
Hephaist Co Ltd is engaged in the metal fabrication business in Japan. The firm is a manufacturer of small-diameter linear ball bushings. It is engaged in products in various fields such as automobiles, semiconductors, and electronic devices. The company's core business includes Linear motion, Ultra-precision machining, and System products, among others.
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円1,093.00
Price
円178.70
GF Value