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INESTSE:9742 +0.32%65 EV-to-FCF is 37.28 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 597% above its 10-year median of 5.35. GuruFocus rates TSE:9742 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,486.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,594 Software companies, INES ranks worse than 79.3% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, INES's Enterprise Value is 円40,930 Mil.
INES's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,098 Mil. Therefore, INES's EV-to-FCF for today is 37.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for INES's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9742'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1011.18 Med: 5.35 Max: 1104.5
Current: 36.99
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of INES was 1104.50. The lowest was -1011.18. And the median was 5.35.
TSE:9742's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 79.3% of 1594
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 14.825
vs TSE:9742: 36.99
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 (2026-07-16), INES's stock price is 円2198.00.
INES's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-88.570. Therefore, INES's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
INES (TSE:9742) 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.
INES's share price for today is 円2198.00.
INES's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-88.570.
* 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.
INES EV-to-FCF Related Terms
INES EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for INES'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 Information Technology Services subindustry, INES'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.
INES EV-to-FCF vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, INES's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where INES's EV-to-FCF falls into.
INES's current Enterprise Value is 円40,930 Mil.
INES's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円1,098 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.
INES (TSE:9742) has a EV-to-FCF of 37.28 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on INES and its competitors. This is 597% above median its historical median of 5.35. According to the industry distribution chart, INES ranks #1264 out of 1594 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 79.3%.
Is INES's EV-to-FCF too high?
INES's current EV-to-FCF of 37.28 is 597% above median its 10-year median of 5.35. The Software industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.83. INES's value of 37.28 is 151.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, INES ranks #1264 out of 1594 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, INES has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does INES's EV-to-FCF compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, INES ranks #1264 out of 1594 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places INES in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.83. INES's value of 37.28 is 151.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.35 vs. the industry median of 14.83, INES 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 Software company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Software companies is 14.83, based on 1,594 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. INES's current EV-to-FCF of 37.28 is 151.5% 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 INES and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. INES's current EV-to-FCF is 37.28, which is 597% above median its own 10-year median of 5.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is INES stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, INES (TSE:9742) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,486.46, compared to a current price of 円2,198.00 — trading 47.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 37.28, which is 597% above median its 10-year median of 5.35 and 151.5% above the Software industry median of 14.83. INES's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 INES (TSE:9742), the current EV-to-FCF is 37.28 as of Jul. 16, 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 INES (TSE:9742) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, INES stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,198.00 is trading 47.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,486.46.
GuruFocus considers INES to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9742:
EV-to-FCF: 37.28 (597% above median its 10-year median of 5.35)
GF Value™: 円1,486.46 vs. price of 円2,198.00 (47.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 151.5% above the Software median (#1264 of 1594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9742 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
INES Corp is a provider of information network system services. The company's offerings consist of design and development, operation, and maintenance which include hardware procurement, software development, staff training, and education, enterprise resource planning consulting, and outsourcing services.
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