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PZ CussonsCHIX:PZCL -5.72%49 EV-to-EBITDA is 4.55 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 12.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PZCL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.87 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,640 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons ranks better than 61.1% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, PZ Cussons's enterprise value is £467.3 Mil.
PZ Cussons's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £102.7 Mil. Therefore, PZ Cussons's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 4.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for PZ Cussons's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PZCl'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.56 Med: 12 Max: 25.53
Current: 4.55
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of PZ Cussons was 25.53. The lowest was -10.56. And the median was 12.00.
CHIX:PZCl's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.1% of 1640
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.09
vs CHIX:PZCl: 4.55
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
PZ Cussons's share price for today is £1.022.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PZ Cussons's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £0.047.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for PZ Cussons's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
CHIX:PZCL vs PG, CL, KVUE: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, PZ Cussons's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PZ Cussons's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PZ Cussons's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
PZ Cussons's current Enterprise Value is £467.3 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PZ Cussons's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £102.7 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 (CHIX:PZCL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 4.55 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on PZ Cussons. This is 62% below median its historical median of 12.00. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #638 out of 1640 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is PZ Cussons' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
PZ Cussons' current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.55 is 62% below median its 10-year median of 12.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09. PZ Cussons' value of 4.55 is 49.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #638 out of 1640 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PZ Cussons has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons' EV-to-EBITDA compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #638 out of 1640 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts PZ Cussons in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09. PZ Cussons' value of 4.55 is 49.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.00 vs. the industry median of 9.09, PZ Cussons 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-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.09, based on 1,640 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PZ Cussons's current EV-to-EBITDA of 4.55 is 49.9% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on PZ Cussons. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PZ Cussons's current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.55, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 12.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.87, compared to a current price of £1.02 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.55, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 12.00 and 49.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.09. PZ Cussons' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 4.55 as of Aug. 07, 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 (CHIX:PZCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.02 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.87.
GuruFocus considers PZ Cussons to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PZCL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 4.55 (62% below median its 10-year median of 12.00)
GF Value™: £0.87 vs. price of £1.02 (17.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#638 of 1640)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PZCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PZ Cussons PLC is a household and personal-care company. Its main business categories are personal care and beauty, home care, food and nutrition, and electricals. The principal activities of the Group are the manufacture and distribution of soaps, detergents, toiletries, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, edible oils, fats and spreads, and nutritional products. The geographical segments of the company are Europe and the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Central regions. The company derives its maximum revenue from Europe and the Americas.
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