Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: NZ$-0.08 (As of Jan. 2026)

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NZSE:SML Synlait Milk Ltd NZSE:SML
29 GF Score
Price NZ$0.40
GF Value NZ$0.33
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Synlait Milk Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Synlait Milk NZSE:SML 29 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is NZ$-0.08 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SML with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Synlait Milk's adjusted free cash flow per share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 was NZ$0.263. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is NZ$-0.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2025.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 26.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Synlait Milk was 26.30% per year. The lowest was 26.30% per year. And the median was 26.30% per year.

As of today (2026-07-18), Synlait Milk's current stock price is NZ$ 0.40. Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 was NZ$-0.08. Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .


Synlait Milk  (NZSE:SML) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


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Synlait Milk Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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Synlait Milk Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Synlait Milk Annual Data
Trend Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Synlait Milk Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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NZSE:SML vs KHC, GIS, HRL: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-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.


Synlait Milk Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Synlait Milk Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Synlait Milk's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jul. 2025 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare=Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jul. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul. 2025)
=0.263/134.8421*134.8421
=0.263

Current CPI (Jul. 2025) = 134.8421.

Synlait Milk Annual Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201607 0.416 100.813 0.556
201707 0.473 102.731 0.621
201807 -0.122 104.684 -0.157
201907 -1.025 106.218 -1.301
202007 -0.261 107.751 -0.327
202107 -0.603 113.067 -0.719
202207 0.639 121.245 0.711
202307 -0.118 128.095 -0.124
202407 -0.357 130.855 -0.368
202507 0.263 134.842 0.263

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of NZ$-0.08 mean?
Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of NZ$-0.08 as of Jan. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Synlait Milk and its competitors.
Is Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Synlait Milk's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is NZ$-0.08. Overall, Synlait Milk has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to KHC and GIS?
Synlait Milk's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of NZ$-0.08 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Synlait Milk and its competitors. Synlait Milk's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is NZ$-0.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Synlait Milk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.33, compared to a current price of NZ$0.40 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is NZ$-0.08. Synlait Milk's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is NZ$-0.08 as of Jan. 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 Synlait Milk (NZSE:SML) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Synlait Milk stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of NZ$0.40 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.33. GuruFocus considers Synlait Milk to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:SML:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: NZ$-0.08
  • GF Value™: NZ$0.33 vs. price of NZ$0.40 (21.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 29/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Synlait Milk Business Description

Other Exchanges SM1:Australia
Address 1028 Heslerton Road, RD13, Rakaia, STL, NZL, 7783
Synlait Milk Ltd is a dairy processing company that benefits from a differentiated milk supply and operating environment in New Zealand. The business operates within one industry that includes the manufacture of milk powder and its related products, liquid milk, cheese, and butter. Its segment are Synlait and Dairyworks, out of which it derives maximum revenue from Synlait segment.
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