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Fonterra Co-operative GroupNZSE:FCG +0.45%65 EV-to-EBIT is 9.67 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 9.53. GuruFocus rates NZSE:FCG with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$2.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,562 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks better than 62.42% on this metric.
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) 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.
Fonterra Co-operative Group's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was NZ$14,848 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fonterra Co-operative Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was NZ$1,641 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.
Fonterra Co-operative Group EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Fonterra Co-operative Group EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
* 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Fonterra Co-operative Group'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.
Fonterra Co-operative Group EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Fonterra Co-operative Group's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fonterra Co-operative Group's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Fonterra Co-operative Group's current Enterprise Value is NZ$15,875 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Fonterra Co-operative Group's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was NZ$1,641 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.
Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.67 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.53. Over the past decade, Fonterra Co-operative Group's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.45 to 51.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #587 out of 1562 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.6%.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Fonterra Co-operative Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.67 is near median its 10-year median of 9.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.45 to a high of 51.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.15. Fonterra Co-operative Group's value of 9.67 is 20.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #587 out of 1562 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fonterra Co-operative Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fonterra Co-operative Group's EV-to-EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Fonterra Co-operative Group ranks #587 out of 1562 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Fonterra Co-operative Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.15. Fonterra Co-operative Group's value of 9.67 is 20.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Fonterra Co-operative Group's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.45 to 51.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.53 vs. the industry median of 12.15, Fonterra Co-operative Group 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 12.15, based on 1,562 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. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.67 is 20.4% 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fonterra Co-operative Group's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fonterra Co-operative Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$2.99, compared to a current price of NZ$4.42 — trading 47.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.53 and 20.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 12.15. Fonterra Co-operative Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.67 as of Aug. 21, 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 Fonterra Co-operative Group (NZSE:FCG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fonterra Co-operative Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$4.42 is trading 47.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$2.99.
GuruFocus considers Fonterra Co-operative Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:FCG:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.67 (near median its 10-year median of 9.53)
GF Value™: NZ$2.99 vs. price of NZ$4.42 (47.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#587 of 1562)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:FCG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd operates predominantly in the international dairy industry. The company is involved in the collection, manufacture, and sale of milk and milk-derived products through its ingredients, Consumer and Foodservice channels. The company's reportable segments are Global Markets, Greater China, and Core Operations and the majority of the revenue is generated from its core operations segment. Its primary geographic markets is Asia, China, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the Rest of the world.
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