Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) EV-to-FCF: 14.68 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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TSE:7640 Top Culture Co Ltd TSE:7640
43 GF Score
Price 円167.00
GF Value 円128.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Top Culture Co EV-to-FCF?

Top Culture Co TSE:7640 +1.21% 43 EV-to-FCF is 14.68 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 13.89. GuruFocus rates TSE:7640 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of 円128.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 772 Retail - Cyclical companies, Top Culture Co ranks worse than 52.72% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Top Culture Co's Enterprise Value is 円10,677 Mil. Top Culture Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円727 Mil. Therefore, Top Culture Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 14.68.

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

TSE:7640' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -155.13   Med: 13.89   Max: 78.46
Current: 14.68

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Top Culture Co was 78.46. The lowest was -155.13. And the median was 13.89.

TSE:7640's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
52.72% of 772 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 14.085 vs TSE:7640: 14.68

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 (2026-07-15), Top Culture Co's stock price is 円167.00. Top Culture Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1.980. Therefore, Top Culture Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 84.34.


Top Culture Co  (TSE:7640) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=167.00/1.980
=84.34

Top Culture Co's share price for today is 円167.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Top Culture Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円1.980.

* 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.


Top Culture Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Top Culture Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Top Culture 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.

Top Culture Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Top Culture Co Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.12 78.46 -48.60 15.12 13.80

Top Culture Co Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 0.00 15.12 0.00 13.80 0.00

TSE:7640 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Top Culture 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.


Top Culture Co EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Top Culture Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

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


TSE:7640
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Top Culture Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=10676.930/727.401
=14.68

Top Culture Co's current Enterprise Value is 円10,677 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Top Culture Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 円727 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 14.68 mean?
Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) has a EV-to-FCF of 14.68 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Top Culture Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Top Culture Co ranks #407 out of 772 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 52.7%.
Is Top Culture Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Top Culture Co's current EV-to-FCF of 14.68 is near median its 10-year median of 13.89. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.09. Top Culture Co's value of 14.68 is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Top Culture Co ranks #407 out of 772 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Top Culture Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Top Culture Co's EV-to-FCF compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Top Culture Co ranks #407 out of 772 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Top Culture Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.09. Top Culture Co's value of 14.68 is 4.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.89 vs. the industry median of 14.09, Top Culture Co has consistently been above 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 14.09, based on 772 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. Top Culture Co's current EV-to-FCF of 14.68 is 4.2% above 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 Top Culture Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Top Culture Co's current EV-to-FCF is 14.68, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Top Culture Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円128.61, compared to a current price of 円167.00 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 14.68, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.89 and 4.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 14.09. Top Culture Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Top Culture Co (TSE:7640), the current EV-to-FCF is 14.68 as of Jul. 15, 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 Top Culture Co (TSE:7640) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Top Culture Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円167.00 is trading 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円128.61. GuruFocus considers Top Culture Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:7640:

  • EV-to-FCF: 14.68 (near median its 10-year median of 13.89)
  • GF Value™: 円128.61 vs. price of 円167.00 (29.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 4.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#407 of 772)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7640 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Top Culture Co Business Description

Address 4-9-1 Kobari, Nishi ward, Niigata, JPN, 950-2022
Top Culture Co Ltd is a speciality retail company. The firm mainly sells books, stationery, music and video software. The company owns and operates approximately 74 retail stores in Japan. In addition, the company is engaged in the management of sports facilities and maintenance of store facilities. Its reportable segments are: Tsutaya Bookstore Business, Games and trading cards business, Sports-related business, Visiting nurse business, and Catering business.
43GF Score

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