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PLANT CoTSE:7646 -0.06%69 EV-to-FCF is 18.43 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 278% above its 10-year median of 4.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:7646 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,683.67 (Fairly Valued). Among 213 Retail - Defensive companies, PLANT Co ranks worse than 54.93% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, PLANT Co's Enterprise Value is 円15,499 Mil.
PLANT Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円841 Mil. Therefore, PLANT Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 18.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLANT Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:7646'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.27 Med: 4.87 Max: 164.29
Current: 18.44
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of PLANT Co was 164.29. The lowest was -18.27. And the median was 4.87.
TSE:7646's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 54.93% of 213
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.64
vs TSE:7646: 18.44
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.
PLANT Co's share price for today is 円1788.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PLANT Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円181.237.
* 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.
PLANT Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
PLANT Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLANT 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 Discount Stores subindustry, PLANT 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.
PLANT Co EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PLANT Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLANT Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
PLANT Co's current Enterprise Value is 円15,499 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PLANT Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円841 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.
PLANT Co (TSE:7646) has a EV-to-FCF of 18.43 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on PLANT Co and its competitors. This is 278% above median its historical median of 4.87. According to the industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #117 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 54.9%.
Is PLANT Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
PLANT Co's current EV-to-FCF of 18.43 is 278% above median its 10-year median of 4.87. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.64. PLANT Co's value of 18.43 is 10.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #117 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PLANT Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLANT Co's EV-to-FCF compare to WMT and COST?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, PLANT Co ranks #117 out of 213 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places PLANT Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.64. PLANT Co's value of 18.43 is 10.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.87 vs. the industry median of 16.64, PLANT 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 - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.64, based on 213 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. PLANT Co's current EV-to-FCF of 18.43 is 10.8% 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 PLANT Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PLANT Co's current EV-to-FCF is 18.43, which is 278% above median its own 10-year median of 4.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLANT Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co (TSE:7646) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,683.67, compared to a current price of 円1,788.00 — trading 6.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 18.43, which is 278% above median its 10-year median of 4.87 and 10.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.64. PLANT Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100. 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646), the current EV-to-FCF is 18.43 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 PLANT Co (TSE:7646) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLANT Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,788.00 is trading 6.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,683.67.
GuruFocus considers PLANT Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7646:
EV-to-FCF: 18.43 (278% above median its 10-year median of 4.87)
GF Value™: 円1,683.67 vs. price of 円1,788.00 (6.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#117 of 213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7646 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLANT Co Ltd is a Japan-based discount retail company that operates large community-focused stores offering a wide range-of-products, including food, groceries, clothing, and household goods. The company runs three main store formats: Joyful Store (small urban grocery outlets), Home Center (DIY, garden, and non-food products), and Super Center (large stores combining fresh food and daily living products).
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