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FutabaFUBAF 42 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $5.66 as of Sep. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FUBAF with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.08. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,047 Industrial Products companies, Futaba ranks better than 80.85% 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 (2026-09-15), Futaba's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $5.66. The stock price of Futaba is $3.87. Therefore, Futaba's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.7.
The historical rank and industry rank for Futaba's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FUBAF'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 0.79 Max: 1.07
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Futaba was 1.07. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.79.
FUBAF's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than 80.85% of 2047
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.68
vs FUBAF: 0.68
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.
Futaba's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
3.87
/
5.5250108674731
=
0.70
* 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.
Futaba Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Futaba Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Futaba'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.
FUBAF vs APH, GLW, TEL: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Futaba'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.
Futaba Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Futaba's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Futaba's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
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 $5.66 mean?
Futaba (FUBAF) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $5.66 as of Sep. 15, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Futaba and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Futaba ranks #392 out of 2047 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Futaba's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Futaba's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $5.66. The Industrial Products industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.68. Futaba's value of $5.66 is 236.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Futaba ranks #392 out of 2047 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Futaba has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Futaba's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Futaba ranks #392 out of 2047 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Futaba in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.68. Futaba's value of $5.66 is 236.9% above this benchmark. 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 1.68, based on 2,047 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. Futaba's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $5.66 is 236.9% 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 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 Futaba and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Futaba's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $5.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Futaba stock overvalued right now?
Futaba (FUBAF) has a current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $5.66. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.08, compared to a current price of $3.87 — trading 86.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $5.66 and 236.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.68. Futaba's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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 Futaba (FUBAF), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $5.66 as of Sep. 15, 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 Futaba (FUBAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Futaba stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.87 is trading 86.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.08.
Key valuation signals for FUBAF:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $5.66
GF Value™: $2.08 vs. price of $3.87 (86.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 236.9% above the Industrial Products median (#392 of 2047)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FUBAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Futaba Corp manufactures and sells vacuum fluorescent display for home, automotive and industrial applications mainly in Asia and rests from Japan, America, and Europe. The company operates in two business segments. The Electronic Devices segment which consists of Vaccum Fluorescent Displays(VFDs), VFD modules, Organic Light- Emitting Diode(OLEDs) and touch panels. The Machinery and Tooling segment which consists of the press die set components, mold-base components, precision plates and equipment for automation.
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