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Alfa Laval ABCHIX:ALFAS 93 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is kr303.06 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ALFAS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of kr484.66 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,024 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks worse than 53.36% 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.
As of today (2026-08-20), Alfa Laval AB's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is kr303.06. The stock price of Alfa Laval AB is kr572.70. Therefore, Alfa Laval AB's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 1.9.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Laval AB's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ALFAs'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.99 Med: 1.56 Max: 2.28
Current: 1.89
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Alfa Laval AB was 2.28. The lowest was 0.99. And the median was 1.56.
CHIX:ALFAs's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 53.36% of 2024
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.7
vs CHIX:ALFAs: 1.89
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAs) 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.
Alfa Laval AB's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
572.70
/
294.85707688542
=
1.94
* 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.
Alfa Laval AB Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
CHIX:ALFAS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Alfa Laval AB 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 kr303.06 mean?
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of kr303.06 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. This is 19327% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Alfa Laval AB's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.99 to 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #1080 out of 2024 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 53.4%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of kr303.06 is 19327% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 2.28. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #1080 out of 2024 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #1080 out of 2024 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Alfa Laval AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.70. Historically, Alfa Laval AB's own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.99 to 2.28 over the past decade. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Industrial Products companies is 1.70, based on 2,024 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. 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is kr303.06, which is 19327% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr484.66, compared to a current price of kr572.70 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is kr303.06, which is 19327% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is kr303.06 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr572.70 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr484.66.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: kr303.06 (19327% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
GF Value™: kr484.66 vs. price of kr572.70 (18.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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