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The historical rank and industry rank for Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:EXPL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -42.96 Med: 22.98 Max: 91.38
Current: 22.56
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Explosifs et Produits Chimiques was 91.38. The lowest was -42.96. And the median was 22.98.
XPAR:EXPL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 52.27% of 926
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 21.335
vs XPAR:EXPL: 22.56
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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's share price for today is €286.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €13.400.
* 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques EV-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Enterprise Value is €699.0 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €30.9 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a EV-to-FCF of 22.63 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #484 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' EV-to-FCF too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current EV-to-FCF of 22.63 is near median its 10-year median of 22.98. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.34. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 22.63 is 6.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #484 out of 926 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' EV-to-FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #484 out of 926 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Explosifs et Produits Chimiques in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 21.34. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 22.63 is 6.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.98 vs. the industry median of 21.34, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has consistently been above 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 Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 21.34, based on 926 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current EV-to-FCF of 22.63 is 6.1% above 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 21.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current EV-to-FCF is 22.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €176.77, compared to a current price of €286.00 — trading 61.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 22.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.98 and 6.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 21.34. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current EV-to-FCF is 22.63 as of Jul. 21, 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €286.00 is trading 61.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €176.77.
GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:
EV-to-FCF: 22.63 (near median its 10-year median of 22.98)
GF Value™: €176.77 vs. price of €286.00 (61.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.1% above the Chemicals median (#484 of 926)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EXPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Business Description
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
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