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ChinoTSE:6850 +1.19%86 EV-to-FCF is 18.93 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 8.45. GuruFocus rates TSE:6850 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,385.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,334 Hardware companies, Chino ranks better than 55.85% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Chino's Enterprise Value is 円24,444 Mil.
Chino's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,291 Mil. Therefore, Chino's EV-to-FCF for today is 18.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chino's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:6850'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -216.16 Med: 8.45 Max: 40.49
Current: 19.07
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Chino was 40.49. The lowest was -216.16. And the median was 8.45.
TSE:6850's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 55.85% of 1334
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.855
vs TSE:6850: 19.07
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 (2026-07-14), Chino's stock price is 円1615.00.
Chino's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円120.440. Therefore, Chino's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 13.41.
Chino (TSE:6850) 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.
Chino's share price for today is 円1615.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chino's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円120.440.
* 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.
Chino EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Chino EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chino'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.
TSE:6850 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Chino'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.
Chino EV-to-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Chino's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chino's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Chino's current Enterprise Value is 円24,444 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Chino's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,291 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.
Chino (TSE:6850) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.93 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Chino and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 8.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Chino ranks #589 out of 1334 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Chino's EV-to-FCF too high?
Chino's current EV-to-FCF of 18.93 is 124% above median its 10-year median of 8.45. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.86. Chino's value of 18.93 is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chino ranks #589 out of 1334 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chino has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chino's EV-to-FCF compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Chino ranks #589 out of 1334 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Chino in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.86. Chino's value of 18.93 is 17.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.45 vs. the industry median of 22.86, Chino 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 Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 22.86, based on 1,334 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. Chino's current EV-to-FCF of 18.93 is 17.2% 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 Chino and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chino's current EV-to-FCF is 18.93, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 8.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chino stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chino (TSE:6850) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,385.54, compared to a current price of 円1,615.00 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 18.93, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 8.45 and 17.2% below the Hardware industry median of 22.86. Chino's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Chino (TSE:6850), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.93 as of Jul. 14, 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 Chino (TSE:6850) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chino stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,615.00 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,385.54.
GuruFocus considers Chino to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:6850:
EV-to-FCF: 18.93 (124% above median its 10-year median of 8.45)
GF Value™: 円1,385.54 vs. price of 円1,615.00 (16.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.2% below the Hardware median (#589 of 1334)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:6850 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chino Corp is engaged in the manufacture and sale of instrumentation and control equipment. The product line includes - temperature sensors, infrared radiation thermometers, recorders, data loggers, temperature calibration equipment, fuel cell testing systems, compressor performance testing systems, and instrumentation components.
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