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Creo CoTSE:9698 +0.97%78 EV-to-FCF is 3.72 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 11.80. GuruFocus rates TSE:9698 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,161.13 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,595 Software companies, Creo Co ranks better than 89.91% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Creo Co's Enterprise Value is 円3,511 Mil.
Creo Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円944 Mil. Therefore, Creo Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 3.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Creo Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9698'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.59 Med: 11.8 Max: 315.53
Current: 3.44
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Creo Co was 315.53. The lowest was -4.59. And the median was 11.80.
TSE:9698's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 89.91% of 1595
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.76
vs TSE:9698: 3.44
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.
As of today (2026-07-18), Creo Co's stock price is 円1255.00.
Creo Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円104.320. Therefore, Creo Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 12.03.
Creo Co (TSE:9698) 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.
Creo Co's share price for today is 円1255.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Creo Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円104.320.
* 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.
Creo Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Creo Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creo 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 Software - Application subindustry, Creo 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.
Creo Co EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Creo Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creo Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Creo Co's current Enterprise Value is 円3,511 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Creo Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円944 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.
Creo Co (TSE:9698) has a EV-to-FCF of 3.72 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Creo Co and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 11.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Creo Co ranks #161 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.1%.
Is Creo Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Creo Co's current EV-to-FCF of 3.72 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.80. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.76. Creo Co's value of 3.72 is 74.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creo Co ranks #161 out of 1595 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creo Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creo Co's EV-to-FCF compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Creo Co ranks #161 out of 1595 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Creo Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.76. Creo Co's value of 3.72 is 74.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.80 vs. the industry median of 14.76, Creo Co 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. Creo Co's current EV-to-FCF of 3.72 is 74.8% 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 Creo Co 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. Creo Co's current EV-to-FCF is 3.72, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 11.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creo Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creo Co (TSE:9698) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,161.13, compared to a current price of 円1,255.00 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 3.72, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 11.80 and 74.8% below the Software industry median of 14.76. Creo Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Creo Co (TSE:9698), the current EV-to-FCF is 3.72 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 Creo Co (TSE:9698) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creo Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,255.00 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,161.13.
GuruFocus considers Creo Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9698:
EV-to-FCF: 3.72 (68% below median its 10-year median of 11.80)
GF Value™: 円1,161.13 vs. price of 円1,255.00 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.8% below the Software median (#161 of 1595)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9698 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creo Co Ltd is a Japanese company engaged in the development of software solutions. It develops information processing systems and provides related services. The services offered by the company are contract development, core system support, development and construction of the website, mission-critical business system development and others.
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