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Arcs CoTSE:9948 +1.16%82 EV-to-FCF is 8.12 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 9.87. GuruFocus rates TSE:9948 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,173.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 777 Retail - Cyclical companies, Arcs Co ranks better than 67.7% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Arcs Co's Enterprise Value is 円120,406 Mil.
Arcs Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円14,830 Mil. Therefore, Arcs Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 8.12.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arcs Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:9948'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.78 Med: 9.87 Max: 434.61
Current: 8.12
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Arcs Co was 434.61. The lowest was 3.78. And the median was 9.87.
TSE:9948's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 67.7% of 777
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.46
vs TSE:9948: 8.12
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 (2026-07-26), Arcs Co's stock price is 円3495.00.
Arcs Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was 円233.600. Therefore, Arcs Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.96.
Arcs Co (TSE:9948) 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.
Arcs Co's share price for today is 円3495.00.
Arcs Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円233.600.
* 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.
Arcs Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Arcs Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arcs 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 Department Stores subindustry, Arcs 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.
Arcs Co EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Arcs Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcs Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Arcs Co's current Enterprise Value is 円120,406 Mil.
Arcs Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was 円14,830 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.
Arcs Co (TSE:9948) has a EV-to-FCF of 8.12 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Arcs Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 9.87. Over the past decade, Arcs Co's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 3.78 to 434.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcs Co ranks #251 out of 777 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Arcs Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Arcs Co's current EV-to-FCF of 8.12 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 9.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.78 to a high of 434.61. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.46. Arcs Co's value of 8.12 is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arcs Co ranks #251 out of 777 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arcs Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcs Co's EV-to-FCF compare to DDS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Arcs Co ranks #251 out of 777 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Arcs Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.46. Arcs Co's value of 8.12 is 39.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Arcs Co's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 3.78 to 434.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.87 vs. the industry median of 13.46, Arcs 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.46, based on 777 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. Arcs Co's current EV-to-FCF of 8.12 is 39.7% 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 Arcs Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcs Co's current EV-to-FCF is 8.12, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 9.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcs Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcs Co (TSE:9948) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,173.88, compared to a current price of 円3,495.00 — trading 10.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 8.12, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 9.87 and 39.7% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.46. Arcs Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Arcs Co (TSE:9948), the current EV-to-FCF is 8.12 as of Jul. 26, 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 Arcs Co (TSE:9948) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcs Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,495.00 is trading 10.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,173.88.
GuruFocus considers Arcs Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9948:
EV-to-FCF: 8.12 (18% below median its 10-year median of 9.87)
GF Value™: 円3,173.88 vs. price of 円3,495.00 (10.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.7% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#251 of 777)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9948 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arcs Co Ltd is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the supermarket business. The company also operates other businesses through subsidiaries, including tourism, building maintenance, real estate leasing, property and casualty insurance, life insurance agency, wholesale, food manufacturing, industrial and general waste collection, and construction businesses. The group operates in a single segment related to retail.
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