INES (TSE:9742) EV-to-FCF: -117.96 (As of Aug. 30, 2026)

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TSE:9742 INES Corp TSE:9742
63 GF Score
Price 円2,367.00
GF Value 円1,595.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is INES EV-to-FCF?

INES TSE:9742 +0.85% 63 EV-to-FCF is -117.96 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:9742 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円1,595.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,596 Software companies, INES ranks worse than 62656.58% 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36,686 Mil. INES's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-311 Mil. Therefore, INES's EV-to-FCF for today is -117.96.

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: 5.29   Max: 1104.5
Current: -117.96

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of INES was 1104.50. The lowest was -1011.18. And the median was 5.29.

TSE:9742's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 1596 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 16.26 vs TSE:9742: -117.96

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 (2026-08-30), INES's stock price is 円2367.00. INES's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was 円-62.680. 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2367.00/-62.680
=At Loss

INES's share price for today is 円2367.00.
INES's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-62.680.

* 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.

INES EV-to-FCF Chart

INES Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.52 24.08 -3.62 -23.09 32.27

INES Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 8.51 35.89 31.70 32.27 -102.42

TSE:9742 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: EV-to-FCF Comparison

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.


TSE:9742
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INES EV-to-FCF Calculation

INES's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=36685.732/-311
=-117.96

INES's current Enterprise Value is 円36,686 Mil.
INES's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円-311 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 -117.96 mean?
INES (TSE:9742) has a EV-to-FCF of -117.96 as of Aug. 30, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on INES and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, INES ranks #999999 out of 1596 companies in the Software industry.
Is INES's EV-to-FCF too high?
INES's current EV-to-FCF is -117.96. Based on the distribution chart, INES ranks #999999 out of 1596 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, INES has a GF Score™ of 63/100 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 #999999 out of 1596 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places INES in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.26. 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 16.26, based on 1,596 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. 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 16.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. INES's current EV-to-FCF is -117.96. 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1,595.97, compared to a current price of 円2,367.00 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -117.96. INES's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 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 -117.96 as of Aug. 30, 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2,367.00 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,595.97. GuruFocus considers INES to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:9742:

  • EV-to-FCF: -117.96
  • GF Value™: 円1,595.97 vs. price of 円2,367.00 (48.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 3-10-1, Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 104-0053
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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