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Chicago Rivet & Machine CoCVR -0.14%63 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-2.54 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates CVR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,038 Industrial Products companies, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks worse than 49067.66% 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Chicago Rivet & Machine Co was 6.62. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.91.
CVR's Price-to-Projected-FCF is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 1.73 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Projected-FCF only.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (AMEX:CVR) 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.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
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Share Price
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Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
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10.46
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-2.5432496650774
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* 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.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chicago Rivet & Machine Co'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.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
CVR vs BNET, CCTG, QWTR: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co'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.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co 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 $-2.54 mean?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $-2.54 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Chicago Rivet & Machine Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks #999999 out of 2038 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-2.54. Based on the distribution chart, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks #999999 out of 2038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to BNET and CCTG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co ranks #999999 out of 2038 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Chicago Rivet & Machine Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.73. 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 1.73, based on 2,038 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-2.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chicago Rivet & Machine Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.72, compared to a current price of $10.46 — trading 23.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-2.54. Chicago Rivet & Machine Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-2.54 as of Sep. 01, 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 Chicago Rivet & Machine Co (CVR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chicago Rivet & Machine Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.46 is trading 23.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.72.
GuruFocus considers Chicago Rivet & Machine Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CVR:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $-2.54
GF Value™: $13.72 vs. price of $10.46 (23.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chicago Rivet & Machine Co is in the fastener industry in North America. The company operates in two segments namely fasteners and assembly equipment. Its fastener segment consists of the manufacture and sale of rivets, cold-formed fasteners, parts, and screw machine products. The assembly equipment segment consists mainly of the manufacture of automatic rivet setting machines, automatic assembly equipment, and parts and tools for such machines. The majority of revenue is from the fastener segment.
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