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CIE CIXBRV:CIEC -3.85%75 EV-to-FCF is 8.86 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 5.11. GuruFocus rates XBRV:CIEC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF2,773.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Utilities - Regulated companies, CIE CI ranks better than 78% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, CIE CI's Enterprise Value is XOF314,834 Mil.
CIE CI's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF35,520 Mil. Therefore, CIE CI's EV-to-FCF for today is 8.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for CIE CI's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XBRV:CIEC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.87 Med: 5.11 Max: 10.8
Current: 9.18
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CIE CI was 10.80. The lowest was -7.87. And the median was 5.11.
XBRV:CIEC's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 78% of 300
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 19.12
vs XBRV:CIEC: 9.18
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 (2026-08-03), CIE CI's stock price is XOF5000.00.
CIE CI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF234.000. Therefore, CIE CI's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.37.
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.
CIE CI's share price for today is XOF5000.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CIE CI's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF234.000.
* 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.
CIE CI EV-to-FCF Related Terms
CIE CI EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CIE CI'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 Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CIE CI'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.
CIE CI EV-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIE CI's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIE CI's EV-to-FCF falls into.
CIE CI's current Enterprise Value is XOF314,834 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CIE CI's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF35,520 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.
CIE CI (XBRV:CIEC) has a EV-to-FCF of 8.86 as of Aug. 03, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CIE CI and its competitors. This is 73% above median its historical median of 5.11. According to the industry distribution chart, CIE CI ranks #66 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is CIE CI's EV-to-FCF too high?
CIE CI's current EV-to-FCF of 8.86 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 5.11. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.12. CIE CI's value of 8.86 is 53.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIE CI ranks #66 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIE CI has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIE CI's EV-to-FCF compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CIE CI ranks #66 out of 300 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places CIE CI in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 19.12. CIE CI's value of 8.86 is 53.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.11 vs. the industry median of 19.12, CIE CI 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 19.12, based on 300 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. CIE CI's current EV-to-FCF of 8.86 is 53.7% 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 CIE CI and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 19.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIE CI's current EV-to-FCF is 8.86, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 5.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIE CI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE CI (XBRV:CIEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF2,773.97, compared to a current price of XOF5,000.00 — trading 80.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 8.86, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 5.11 and 53.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 19.12. CIE CI's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 CIE CI (XBRV:CIEC), the current EV-to-FCF is 8.86 as of Aug. 03, 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 CIE CI (XBRV:CIEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE CI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF5,000.00 is trading 80.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF2,773.97.
GuruFocus considers CIE CI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:CIEC:
EV-to-FCF: 8.86 (73% above median its 10-year median of 5.11)
GF Value™: XOF2,773.97 vs. price of XOF5,000.00 (80.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.7% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#66 of 300)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:CIEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIE CI is engaged in the production, transportation, export, import, distribution and marketing of electricity across the territory of Cote d'Ivoire, and the sub-west African region.
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