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Salt TradingXNEP:STC 79 EV-to-FCF is 3.00 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 5.76. GuruFocus rates XNEP:STC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,188 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Salt Trading ranks better than 93.43% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Salt Trading's Enterprise Value is NPR15,766 Mil.
Salt Trading's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR5,263 Mil. Therefore, Salt Trading's EV-to-FCF for today is 3.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Salt Trading's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XNEP:STC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.09 Med: 5.76 Max: 107.52
Current: 3
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Salt Trading was 107.52. The lowest was -16.09. And the median was 5.76.
XNEP:STC's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 93.43% of 1188
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 16.09
vs XNEP:STC: 3.00
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.
Salt Trading's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Salt Trading's share price for today is NPR5169.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Salt Trading's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR19.720.
* 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.
Salt Trading EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Salt Trading EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Salt Trading'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Salt Trading'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.
Salt Trading EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Salt Trading's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Salt Trading's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Salt Trading's current Enterprise Value is NPR15,766 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Salt Trading's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was NPR5,263 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.
Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) has a EV-to-FCF of 3.00 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Salt Trading and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 5.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #78 out of 1188 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Salt Trading's EV-to-FCF too high?
Salt Trading's current EV-to-FCF of 3.00 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 5.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.09. Salt Trading's value of 3.00 is 81.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #78 out of 1188 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Salt Trading has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Salt Trading's EV-to-FCF compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Salt Trading ranks #78 out of 1188 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Salt Trading in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.09. Salt Trading's value of 3.00 is 81.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.76 vs. the industry median of 16.09, Salt Trading 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 16.09, based on 1,188 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. Salt Trading's current EV-to-FCF of 3.00 is 81.4% 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 Salt Trading and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Salt Trading's current EV-to-FCF is 3.00, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 5.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Salt Trading stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR4,290.89, compared to a current price of NPR5,169.00 — trading 20.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 3.00, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 5.76 and 81.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 16.09. Salt Trading's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC), the current EV-to-FCF is 3.00 as of Jul. 20, 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 Salt Trading (XNEP:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Salt Trading stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR5,169.00 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR4,290.89.
GuruFocus considers Salt Trading to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:STC:
EV-to-FCF: 3.00 (48% below median its 10-year median of 5.76)
GF Value™: NPR4,290.89 vs. price of NPR5,169.00 (20.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#78 of 1188)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Salt Trading Corp operates as the sole supplier of salt within Nepal. Its key business segments include: i) Salt Sales: Free flow salt, washed salt, Phoda salt, ii) Fertilizer Sales: Subsidised-Diammonium Phosphate, Urea, Potash, iii) Gas: STC Gas, and iv)Others: Sugar, seed, wheat, Cement, Iron steel, Rice, Flour, Gas, Ghee Oil, Paper, Kitchen appliances and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Salt segment.
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