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California NanotechnologiesCANOF 39 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.07 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 98% below its 10-year median of 3.49. GuruFocus rates CANOF with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,147 Chemicals companies, California Nanotechnologies ranks worse than 74.37% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for California Nanotechnologies's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CANOF'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 3.49 Max: 19
Current: 3.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of California Nanotechnologies was 19.00. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 3.49.
CANOF's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 74.37% of 1147
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.36
vs CANOF: 3.14
California Nanotechnologies (OTCPK:CANOF) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
California Nanotechnologies's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
0.22
/
0.075559386964556
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2.91
* 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.
California Nanotechnologies Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
California Nanotechnologies Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for California Nanotechnologies's Intrinsic Value: Projected 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.
California Nanotechnologies Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
CANOF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, California Nanotechnologies's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-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.
California Nanotechnologies Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, California Nanotechnologies's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where California Nanotechnologies's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
California Nanotechnologies Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.07 mean?
California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.07 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. This is 98% below median its historical median of 3.49. Over the past decade, California Nanotechnologies' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 1.91 to 19.00. According to the industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #853 out of 1147 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is California Nanotechnologies' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
California Nanotechnologies' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.07 is 98% below median its 10-year median of 3.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 19.00. The Chemicals industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.36. California Nanotechnologies' value of $0.07 is 94.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #853 out of 1147 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, California Nanotechnologies has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does California Nanotechnologies' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, California Nanotechnologies ranks #853 out of 1147 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places California Nanotechnologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.36. California Nanotechnologies' value of $0.07 is 94.9% below this benchmark. Historically, California Nanotechnologies' own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 1.91 to 19.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.49 vs. the industry median of 1.36, California Nanotechnologies 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Chemicals company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Chemicals companies is 1.36, based on 1,147 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. California Nanotechnologies's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.07 is 94.9% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on California Nanotechnologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. California Nanotechnologies's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.07, which is 98% below median its own 10-year median of 3.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is California Nanotechnologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.22, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.07, which is 98% below median its 10-year median of 3.49 and 94.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.36. California Nanotechnologies' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For California Nanotechnologies (CANOF), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.07 as of Aug. 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 California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, California Nanotechnologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.22.
GuruFocus considers California Nanotechnologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CANOF:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $0.07 (98% below median its 10-year median of 3.49)
GF Value™: $0.22 vs. price of $0.22 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.9% below the Chemicals median (#853 of 1147)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CANOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
California Nanotechnologies Corp engages in the production, and research and development of nanostructured components and materials. Its products include High-Strength Graphite Spark tooling, Plasma Sintering Tooling, Tungsten Carbide Tooling, Carbon Graphite Foil, Carbon Felt and Yarn, and others.
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