Asterisk (TSE:6522) EV-to-FCF: (As of Aug. 28, 2026)

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TSE:6522 Asterisk Inc TSE:6522
50 GF Score
Price 円2,335.00
GF Value 円420.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Asterisk EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Asterisk's Enterprise Value is 円18,397 Mil. Asterisk's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円0 Mil. Therefore, Asterisk's EV-to-FCF for today is .

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

TSE:6522' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 98.83
Current: 98.83

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Asterisk was 98.83. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.00.

TSE:6522's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
84.72% of 1230 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.18 vs TSE:6522: 98.83

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 (2026-08-28), Asterisk's stock price is 円2335.00. Asterisk's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was 円-17.077. Therefore, Asterisk's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Asterisk  (TSE:6522) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2335.00/-17.077
=At Loss

Asterisk's share price for today is 円2335.00.
Asterisk's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-17.077.

* 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.


Asterisk EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Asterisk EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Asterisk'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.

Asterisk EV-to-FCF Chart

Asterisk Annual Data
Trend Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -87.15 -6.14 -36.11 19.21

Asterisk Quarterly Data
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TSE:6522 vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Asterisk'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.


Asterisk EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Asterisk's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:6522
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Asterisk EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=18397.211/0
=

Asterisk's current Enterprise Value is 円18,397 Mil.
Asterisk's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円0 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.

Is Asterisk (TSE:6522) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asterisk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円2,335.00 is trading 455.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円420.35. GuruFocus considers Asterisk to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:6522:

  • EV-to-FCF:
  • GF Value™: 円420.35 vs. price of 円2,335.00 (455.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6522 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Asterisk Business Description

Address 2-2-1 Kikawanishi, AsTech Osaka Building, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 532-0013
Asterisk Inc is predominantly engaged in the manufacturing, development, and sales of RFID readers and barcode scanners that utilize mobile smartphones, as well as the development and sales of management systems that utilize image recognition technologies. The company's reportable segments are AsReader Business, System Integration Business, and Rental Business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the AsReader Business, which develops and sells hardware and software products and offers services that utilize its proprietary image recognition and AI technologies. The various products offered under this segment include barcode readers, RFID readers, image recognition products, wireless communication and infrared products, and others under the brand name AsReader (Asterisk Reader).
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円2,335.00
Price
円420.35
GF Value