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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Business Brain Showa Ota's Enterprise Value is 円25,184 Mil.
Business Brain Showa Ota's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,080 Mil. Therefore, Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-FCF for today is 6.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9658'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -172.36 Med: 5.46 Max: 16.44
Current: 6.24
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Business Brain Showa Ota was 16.44. The lowest was -172.36. And the median was 5.46.
TSE:9658's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 81.88% of 1595
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.76
vs TSE:9658: 6.24
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.
Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) 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.
Business Brain Showa Ota's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Business Brain Showa Ota's share price for today is 円1030.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Business Brain Showa Ota's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円92.016.
* 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.
Business Brain Showa Ota EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Business Brain Showa Ota EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Information Technology Services subindustry, Business Brain Showa Ota'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.
Business Brain Showa Ota EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Business Brain Showa Ota's current Enterprise Value is 円25,184 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Business Brain Showa Ota's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円4,080 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.
Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) has a EV-to-FCF of 6.17 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Business Brain Showa Ota and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 5.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks #289 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-FCF too high?
Business Brain Showa Ota's current EV-to-FCF of 6.17 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 5.46. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.76. Business Brain Showa Ota's value of 6.17 is 58.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks #289 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Business Brain Showa Ota has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Business Brain Showa Ota's EV-to-FCF compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Business Brain Showa Ota ranks #289 out of 1595 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Business Brain Showa Ota in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.76. Business Brain Showa Ota's value of 6.17 is 58.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.46 vs. the industry median of 14.76, Business Brain Showa Ota 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.76, based on 1,595 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. Business Brain Showa Ota's current EV-to-FCF of 6.17 is 58.2% 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 Business Brain Showa Ota and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Business Brain Showa Ota's current EV-to-FCF is 6.17, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 5.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Business Brain Showa Ota stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円958.93, compared to a current price of 円1,030.00 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 6.17, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 5.46 and 58.2% below the Software industry median of 14.76. Business Brain Showa Ota's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 2 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 Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658), the current EV-to-FCF is 6.17 as of Jul. 18, 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 Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business Brain Showa Ota stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,030.00 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円958.93.
GuruFocus considers Business Brain Showa Ota to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9658:
EV-to-FCF: 6.17 (13% above median its 10-year median of 5.46)
GF Value™: 円958.93 vs. price of 円1,030.00 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% below the Software median (#289 of 1595)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Business Brain Showa Ota Inc provides Consulting, System development, and Management services. The Group has two reportable segments: the Consulting and Systems Development Business and the Management Services (BPO) Business. It derives maximum revenue from Consulting and Systems Development Business.
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