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Johnson MattheyJMPLD -17.03%64 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $66.53 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 6553% above its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates JMPLD with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,143 Chemicals companies, Johnson Matthey ranks better than 65.7% 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 (2026-08-19), Johnson Matthey's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $66.53. The stock price of Johnson Matthey is $60.01. Therefore, Johnson Matthey's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.9.
The historical rank and industry rank for Johnson Matthey's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JMPLD'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.73 Med: 1 Max: 1.53
Current: 0.9
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Johnson Matthey was 1.53. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.00.
JMPLD's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than 65.7% of 1143
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs JMPLD: 0.90
Johnson Matthey (OTCPK:JMPLD) 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.
Johnson Matthey's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
60.01
/
68.03431628245
=
0.88
* 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.
Johnson Matthey Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Johnson Matthey Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Johnson Matthey'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.
Johnson Matthey Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart
JMPLD vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Johnson Matthey'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.
Johnson Matthey Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Johnson Matthey's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Johnson Matthey's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Johnson Matthey 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 $66.53 mean?
Johnson Matthey (JMPLD) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $66.53 as of Aug. 19, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Johnson Matthey and its competitors. This is 6553% above median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, Johnson Matthey's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.73 to 1.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Johnson Matthey ranks #392 out of 1143 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Johnson Matthey's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Johnson Matthey's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $66.53 is 6553% above median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 1.53. The Chemicals industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.35. Johnson Matthey's value of $66.53 is 4828.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Johnson Matthey ranks #392 out of 1143 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Johnson Matthey has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Johnson Matthey's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Johnson Matthey ranks #392 out of 1143 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This puts Johnson Matthey in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.35. Johnson Matthey's value of $66.53 is 4828.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Johnson Matthey's own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.73 to 1.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.00 vs. the industry median of 1.35, Johnson Matthey has consistently been above 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 1.35, based on 1,143 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. Johnson Matthey's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $66.53 is 4828.1% 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 Johnson Matthey and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Johnson Matthey's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $66.53, which is 6553% above median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Johnson Matthey stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Matthey (JMPLD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.70, compared to a current price of $60.01 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $66.53, which is 6553% above median its 10-year median of 1.00 and 4828.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.35. Johnson Matthey's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Johnson Matthey (JMPLD), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $66.53 as of Aug. 19, 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 Johnson Matthey (JMPLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Johnson Matthey stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $60.01 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $40.70.
GuruFocus considers Johnson Matthey to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JMPLD:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $66.53 (6553% above median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: $40.70 vs. price of $60.01 (47.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4828.1% above the Chemicals median (#392 of 1143)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JMPLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Johnson Matthey PLC is a platinum group metals (PGMs) company. It uses metal chemistry, catalysis, and process engineering and provides technology and expertise to energy, chemicals, and automotive companies to decarbonise, reduce harmful emissions, and improve sustainability. Its segments include Clean Air, PGM Services, Catalyst Technologies, Hydrogen Technologies and Value Businesses. The company generates maximum revenue from the PGM Services segment, which enables the energy transition through providing circular solutions as demand for scarce critical materials increases, provides a strategic service to the group supporting the other segments with security of metal supply, and manufactures value-added PGM products. The company derives key revenue from the United Kingdom.
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