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Monsanto Co (XSWX:MOO) EV-to-FCF : 30.45 (As of May. 28, 2024)


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What is Monsanto Co EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Monsanto Co's Enterprise Value is CHF55,795 Mil. Monsanto Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2018 was CHF1,833 Mil. Therefore, Monsanto Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 30.45.

The historical rank and industry rank for Monsanto Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:MOO's EV-to-FCF is not ranked *
in the Agriculture industry.
Industry Median: 14.84
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-FCF only.

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 (2024-05-28), Monsanto Co's stock price is CHF120.00. Monsanto Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2018 was CHF5.340. Therefore, Monsanto Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 22.47.


Monsanto Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for Monsanto Co'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.

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Monsanto Co EV-to-FCF Chart

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Competitive Comparison of Monsanto Co's EV-to-FCF

For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Monsanto Co'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.


Monsanto Co's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Agriculture Industry

For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Monsanto Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Monsanto Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.



Monsanto Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Monsanto Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=55795.100/1832.507
=30.45

Monsanto Co's current Enterprise Value is CHF55,795 Mil.
Monsanto Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1,833 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.


Monsanto Co  (XSWX:MOO) 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.

Monsanto Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=120.00/5.340
=22.47

Monsanto Co's share price for today is CHF120.00.
Monsanto Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2018 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF5.340.

* 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.


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Monsanto Co (XSWX:MOO) Business Description

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Originally a chemical company, Monsanto has morphed into an agricultural giant, focusing on seeds and crop-protection products. In a major breakthrough, Monsanto introduced the first genetically modified crop seeds in 1996 and has remained the industry leader through new product development and licensing agreements. Monsanto continues to focus on bringing new biotechnology traits to market to improve farmer yields and productivity.