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EsvalXSGO:ESVAL-C EV-to-FCF is 41.67 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 64% above its 10-year median of 25.37. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Utilities - Regulated companies, Esval ranks worse than 59% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Esval's Enterprise Value is CLP1,275,254 Mil.
Esval's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP30,605 Mil. Therefore, Esval's EV-to-FCF for today is 41.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Esval's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:ESVAL-C'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -189.64 Med: 25.37 Max: 107122.37
Current: 23.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Esval was 107122.37. The lowest was -189.64. And the median was 25.37.
XSGO:ESVAL-C's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 59% of 300
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 18.28
vs XSGO:ESVAL-C: 23.97
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 (2026-07-18), Esval's stock price is CLP0.035.
Esval's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP0.001. Therefore, Esval's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 35.00.
Esval (XSGO:ESVAL-C) 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.
Esval's share price for today is CLP0.035.
Esval's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CLP0.001.
* 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.
Esval EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Esval EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Esval'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.
XSGO:ESVAL-C vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Esval'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.
Esval EV-to-FCF vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Esval's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Esval's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Esval's current Enterprise Value is CLP1,275,254 Mil.
Esval's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CLP30,605 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.
Esval (XSGO:ESVAL-C) has a EV-to-FCF of 41.67 as of Jul. 18, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Esval and its competitors. This is 64% above median its historical median of 25.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Esval ranks #177 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Esval's EV-to-FCF too high?
Esval's current EV-to-FCF of 41.67 is 64% above median its 10-year median of 25.37. The Utilities - Regulated industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.28. Esval's value of 41.67 is 128% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Esval ranks #177 out of 300 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Esval's EV-to-FCF compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Esval ranks #177 out of 300 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Esval in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.28. Esval's value of 41.67 is 128% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.37 vs. the industry median of 18.28, Esval 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Regulated companies is 18.28, 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. Esval's current EV-to-FCF of 41.67 is 128% 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 Esval and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Esval's current EV-to-FCF is 41.67, which is 64% above median its own 10-year median of 25.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Esval stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Esval (XSGO:ESVAL-C) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP0.04, compared to a current price of CLP0.04 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 41.67, which is 64% above median its 10-year median of 25.37 and 128% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 18.28. 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 Esval (XSGO:ESVAL-C), the current EV-to-FCF is 41.67 as of Jul. 18, 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.
Esval SA is a Chile-based company engaged in producing and distributing drinking water. It also collects, treats, and disposes of wastewater, and provides other related services. The other services offered by the company include shutoff and replacement, fixed charges for taps, postal delivery, sales of drinking water in cisterns, treatment of excess sewage, etc. It manages operations through two operating segments, the Coquimbo Region segment and the Valparaso Region segment. The company derives its maximum revenue from the sale of drinking water.
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