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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Car Mate Mfg Co's Enterprise Value is 円-3,724 Mil.
Car Mate Mfg Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円444 Mil. Therefore, Car Mate Mfg Co's EV-to-FCF for today is -8.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Car Mate Mfg Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7297'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.91 Med: -1.75 Max: 8.46
Current: -8.39
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Car Mate Mfg Co was 8.46. The lowest was -16.91. And the median was -1.75.
TSE:7297's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 99.65% of 849
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 16.75
vs TSE:7297: -8.39
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.
Car Mate Mfg Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Car Mate Mfg Co's share price for today is 円867.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Car Mate Mfg Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円39.860.
* 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.
Car Mate Mfg Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Car Mate Mfg Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Car Mate Mfg 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Car Mate Mfg 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.
Car Mate Mfg Co EV-to-FCF vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Car Mate Mfg Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Car Mate Mfg Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Car Mate Mfg Co's current Enterprise Value is 円-3,724 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Car Mate Mfg Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円444 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.
Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) has a EV-to-FCF of -8.39 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Car Mate Mfg Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Car Mate Mfg Co ranks #3 out of 849 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.40000000000001%.
Is Car Mate Mfg Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Car Mate Mfg Co's current EV-to-FCF is -8.39. Based on the distribution chart, Car Mate Mfg Co ranks #3 out of 849 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Car Mate Mfg Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Car Mate Mfg Co's EV-to-FCF compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Car Mate Mfg Co ranks #3 out of 849 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Car Mate Mfg Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.75. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Vehicles & Parts companies is 16.75, based on 849 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 Car Mate Mfg Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Car Mate Mfg Co's current EV-to-FCF is -8.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Car Mate Mfg Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円786.35, compared to a current price of 円867.00 — trading 10.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -8.39. Car Mate Mfg Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297), the current EV-to-FCF is -8.39 as of Jul. 20, 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 Car Mate Mfg Co (TSE:7297) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Car Mate Mfg Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円867.00 is trading 10.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円786.35.
GuruFocus considers Car Mate Mfg Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7297:
EV-to-FCF: -8.39
GF Value™: 円786.35 vs. price of 円867.00 (10.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7297 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Car Mate Mfg Co Ltd manufactures and sells auto parts and accessories. Its products include roof carrier, fishing rod carrier, car accessories, air fresheners, and flat wiper, among others. Further it also provides leisure and sporting goods and snowboards.
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