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UmicoreUMICY -0.95%61 EV-to-FCF is 15.50 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 16.52. GuruFocus rates UMICY with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 138 Waste Management companies, Umicore ranks better than 61.59% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Umicore's Enterprise Value is $7,035 Mil.
Umicore's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $454 Mil. Therefore, Umicore's EV-to-FCF for today is 15.50.
The historical rank and industry rank for Umicore's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
UMICY'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -114.11 Med: 16.52 Max: 172.34
Current: 15.5
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Umicore was 172.34. The lowest was -114.11. And the median was 16.52.
UMICY's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 61.59% of 138
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 19.24
vs UMICY: 15.50
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.
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.
Umicore's share price for today is $5.735.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Umicore's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.463.
* 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.
Umicore EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Umicore EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Umicore'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 Waste Management subindustry, Umicore'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.
Umicore EV-to-FCF vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Umicore's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Umicore's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Umicore's current Enterprise Value is $7,035 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Umicore's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $454 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.
Umicore (UMICY) has a EV-to-FCF of 15.50 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Umicore and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #53 out of 138 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 38.4%.
Is Umicore's EV-to-FCF too high?
Umicore's current EV-to-FCF of 15.50 is near median its 10-year median of 16.52. The Waste Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.24. Umicore's value of 15.50 is 19.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Umicore ranks #53 out of 138 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Umicore has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umicore's EV-to-FCF compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #53 out of 138 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Umicore in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.24. Umicore's value of 15.50 is 19.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.52 vs. the industry median of 19.24, Umicore 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 Waste Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Waste Management companies is 19.24, based on 138 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. Umicore's current EV-to-FCF of 15.50 is 19.4% 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 Umicore and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 19.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Umicore's current EV-to-FCF is 15.50, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umicore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore (UMICY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.06, compared to a current price of $5.74 — trading 87.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 15.50, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.52 and 19.4% below the Waste Management industry median of 19.24. Umicore's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Umicore (UMICY), the current EV-to-FCF is 15.50 as of Jul. 15, 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 Umicore (UMICY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.74 is trading 87.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.06.
GuruFocus considers Umicore to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UMICY:
EV-to-FCF: 15.50 (near median its 10-year median of 16.52)
GF Value™: $3.06 vs. price of $5.74 (87.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% below the Waste Management median (#53 of 138)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UMICY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Umicore SA is an advanced materials and recycling group. It operates in the business groups: Catalysis, Battery Materials, Specialty Materials, Recycling, and Corporate and Unallocated. Key revenue is derived from its Recycling segment, which treats complex waste streams containing precious and other specialty metals. The Battery Materials segment is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing cathode materials (CAM) and its precursors (pCAM) for lithium-ion batteries. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, and the Specialty segment develops, manufactures, and distributes metal-based materials and chemicals for applications vital to everyday lives. Geographically, it derives majority revenue from Europe.
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