PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) EV-to-EBIT: 4.31 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 2168% Above Median

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NSA:PZ PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC NSA:PZ
67 GF Score
Price ₦83.00
GF Value ₦53.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is PZ Cussons Nigeria EV-to-EBIT?

PZ Cussons Nigeria NSA:PZ -2.30% 67 EV-to-EBIT is 4.31 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 2168% above its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates NSA:PZ with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦53.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,559 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks better than 90.25% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, PZ Cussons Nigeria's Enterprise Value is ₦305,863 Mil. PZ Cussons Nigeria's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was ₦70,913 Mil. Therefore, PZ Cussons Nigeria's EV-to-EBIT for today is 4.31.

The historical rank and industry rank for PZ Cussons Nigeria's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

NSA:PZ' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -165.79   Med: 0.19   Max: 21.18
Current: 4.31

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of PZ Cussons Nigeria was 21.18. The lowest was -165.79. And the median was 0.19.

NSA:PZ's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than
90.25% of 1559 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 11.96 vs NSA:PZ: 4.31

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. PZ Cussons Nigeria's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was ₦262,188 Mil. PZ Cussons Nigeria's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was ₦70,913 Mil. PZ Cussons Nigeria's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 27.05%.


PZ Cussons Nigeria  (NSA:PZ) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

PZ Cussons Nigeria's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Feb. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=70912.847/262188.094
=27.05 %

PZ Cussons Nigeria's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was ₦262,188 Mil.
PZ Cussons Nigeria's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₦70,913 Mil.

* 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.


PZ Cussons Nigeria EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


PZ Cussons Nigeria EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons Nigeria's EV-to-EBIT 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.

PZ Cussons Nigeria EV-to-EBIT Chart

PZ Cussons Nigeria Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
EV-to-EBIT
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PZ Cussons Nigeria Quarterly Data
Feb21 May21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.27 7.27 3.75 2.73 3.70

NSA:PZ vs PG, CL, KVUE: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, PZ Cussons Nigeria's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


PZ Cussons Nigeria EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PZ Cussons Nigeria's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PZ Cussons Nigeria's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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PZ Cussons Nigeria EV-to-EBIT Calculation

PZ Cussons Nigeria's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=305863.345/70912.847
=4.31

PZ Cussons Nigeria's current Enterprise Value is ₦305,863 Mil.
PZ Cussons Nigeria's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₦70,913 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 4.31 mean?
PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) has a EV-to-EBIT of 4.31 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on PZ Cussons Nigeria and its competitors. This is 2168% above median its historical median of 0.19. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #152 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is PZ Cussons Nigeria's EV-to-EBIT too high?
PZ Cussons Nigeria's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.31 is 2168% above median its 10-year median of 0.19. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.96. PZ Cussons Nigeria's value of 4.31 is 64% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #152 out of 1559 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PZ Cussons Nigeria has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons Nigeria's EV-to-EBIT compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons Nigeria ranks #152 out of 1559 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places PZ Cussons Nigeria in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.96. PZ Cussons Nigeria's value of 4.31 is 64% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 11.96, PZ Cussons Nigeria has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 11.96, based on 1,559 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PZ Cussons Nigeria's current EV-to-EBIT of 4.31 is 64% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on PZ Cussons Nigeria and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PZ Cussons Nigeria's current EV-to-EBIT is 4.31, which is 2168% above median its own 10-year median of 0.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons Nigeria stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦53.04, compared to a current price of ₦83.00 — trading 56.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 4.31, which is 2168% above median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 64% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 11.96. PZ Cussons Nigeria's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ), the current EV-to-EBIT is 4.31 as of Jul. 31, 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 PZ Cussons Nigeria (NSA:PZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons Nigeria stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦83.00 is trading 56.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦53.04. GuruFocus considers PZ Cussons Nigeria to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:PZ:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 4.31 (2168% above median its 10-year median of 0.19)
  • GF Value™: ₦53.04 vs. price of ₦83.00 (56.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 64% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#152 of 1559)

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


PZ Cussons Nigeria Business Description

Address 3500 Aviator Way, Manchester Business Park, Manchester, GBR, M22 5TG
PZ Cussons Nigeria PLC manufactures, distributes and sells consumer products and home appliances. The company's operating segment includes Home and Personal Care Products and Durable Electrical Appliances. It generates maximum revenue from the Home and Personal Care Products segment. Home and Personal Care Products segment includes the production and sale of Morning Fresh, Zip, Canoe, Premier, Excel, Joy, Stella, Venus, Imperial Leather, Cussons Baby, Original Source, Carex, Robb, and others. The Durable Electrical Appliances segment includes the production and sale of Haier Thermocool Refrigerators, Freezers, Televisions, Generators, Air conditioners, Washing Machines and others. Geographically it derives revenue from Nigeria.
67GF Score

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