MECGF (MEC Co) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -733.22% (As of Aug. 09, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

MECGF MEC Co Ltd MECGF
77 GF Score
Price $47.16
GF Value $25.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
View Full Analysis

What is MEC Co Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

MEC Co MECGF 77 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -733.22% as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates MECGF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.24 (Significantly Overvalued).

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-08-09), MEC Co's Predictability Rank is 4-Stars. MEC Co's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is $40.64 and current share price is $47.16. Consequently,

MEC Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is -733.22%.

MECGF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, MEC Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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.

MEC Co Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, MEC Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MEC Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


MECGF
77GF Score
MEC Co Ltd MECGF
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

MEC Co Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

MEC Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(5.66-47.16)/5.66
=-733.22 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -733.22% mean?
MEC Co (MECGF) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -733.22% as of Aug. 09, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on MEC Co.
Is MEC Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
MEC Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -733.22%. Overall, MEC Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MEC Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to LIN and SHW?
MEC Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -733.22% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for a Chemicals company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on MEC Co. MEC Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -733.22%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MEC Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co (MECGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.24, compared to a current price of $47.16 — trading 86.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -733.22%. MEC Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MEC Co (MECGF), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -733.22% as of Aug. 09, 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 MEC Co (MECGF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MEC Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $47.16 is trading 86.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.24. GuruFocus considers MEC Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MECGF:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -733.22%
  • GF Value™: $25.24 vs. price of $47.16 (86.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the MECGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MEC Co Business Description

Other Exchanges 4971:Japan
Address 3-4-1, Kuise Minamishimmachi, Hyogo Prefecture, Amagasaki, JPN, 660-0822
MEC Co Ltd is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer. The company manufacture and sale of chemicals for electronic circuit boards and electronic components, as well as the sale of machinery and materials for electronic circuit boards. Its products are used in automobile, smartphone, and computer. Its products used in Chemicals for electronic substrates and AMALPHA : Resin-to-metal bonding technology from MEC.
77GF Score

Get the complete analysis for MECGF

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$47.16
Price
$25.24
GF Value