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Essity ABCHIX:ESSIBS 86 EV-to-OCF is 12.21 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 12.60. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ESSIBS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of kr264.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,991 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Essity AB ranks worse than 63.74% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Essity AB's Enterprise Value is kr218,440 Mil.
Essity AB's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was kr17,883 Mil. Therefore, Essity AB's EV-to-OCF for today is 12.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essity AB's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ESSIBs'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.1 Med: 12.6 Max: 21.46
Current: 12.21
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Essity AB was 21.46. The lowest was 7.10. And the median was 12.60.
CHIX:ESSIBs's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 63.74% of 1991
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.1
vs CHIX:ESSIBs: 12.21
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Essity AB's share price for today is kr276.10.
Essity AB's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr17.720.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Essity AB EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Essity AB EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essity AB's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Essity AB's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Essity AB EV-to-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Essity AB's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essity AB's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Essity AB's current Enterprise Value is kr218,440 Mil.
Essity AB's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was kr17,883 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.
Essity AB (CHIX:ESSIBS) has a EV-to-OCF of 12.21 as of Jul. 29, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 12.60. Over the past decade, Essity AB's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.10 to 21.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #1269 out of 1991 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 63.7%.
Is Essity AB's EV-to-OCF too high?
Essity AB's current EV-to-OCF of 12.21 is near median its 10-year median of 12.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.10 to a high of 21.46. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.10. Essity AB's value of 12.21 is 50.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #1269 out of 1991 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Essity AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essity AB's EV-to-OCF compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #1269 out of 1991 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Essity AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.10. Essity AB's value of 12.21 is 50.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Essity AB's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.10 to 21.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.60 vs. the industry median of 8.10, Essity AB has consistently been above 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-OCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.10, based on 1,991 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Essity AB's current EV-to-OCF of 12.21 is 50.7% above 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essity AB's current EV-to-OCF is 12.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essity AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essity AB (CHIX:ESSIBS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr264.01, compared to a current price of kr276.10 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 12.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.60 and 50.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.10. Essity AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Essity AB (CHIX:ESSIBS), the current EV-to-OCF is 12.21 as of Jul. 29, 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 Essity AB (CHIX:ESSIBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essity AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr276.10 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr264.01.
GuruFocus considers Essity AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ESSIBS:
EV-to-OCF: 12.21 (near median its 10-year median of 12.60)
GF Value™: kr264.01 vs. price of kr276.10 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1269 of 1991)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ESSIBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essity is a health and hygiene company spun out of Svenska Cellulosa in June 2017. Essity's products span the feminine care, baby care, toilet paper, facial tissue, and wet wipes categories, as well as hand soap, hand sanitizers, and tissue dispensers for institutional customers. Essity also offers medical solutions in the form of wound care, orthopedics, and compression therapy, accounting for around 8% of net sales. Essity operates in 150 markets and generates 61% of its revenue in Europe.
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