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Princes GroupCHIX:PRNL -0.44%24 EV-to-OCF is 3.26 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 243% above its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PRNL with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,991 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Princes Group ranks better than 69.46% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Princes Group's Enterprise Value is £646 Mil.
Princes Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £198 Mil. Therefore, Princes Group's EV-to-OCF for today is 3.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Princes Group's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PRNl'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.58 Med: 0.95 Max: 17.41
Current: 3.11
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Princes Group was 17.41. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.95.
CHIX:PRNl's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 69.46% of 1991
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8
vs CHIX:PRNl: 3.11
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.
Princes Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Princes Group's share price for today is £3.375.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Princes Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.146.
* 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.
Princes Group EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Princes Group EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Princes Group'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Princes Group'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.
Princes Group EV-to-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Princes Group's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Princes Group's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Princes Group's current Enterprise Value is £646 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Princes Group's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £198 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.
Princes Group (CHIX:PRNL) has a EV-to-OCF of 3.26 as of Aug. 02, 2026. This is 243% above median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Princes Group's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 0.58 to 17.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Princes Group ranks #608 out of 1991 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Princes Group's EV-to-OCF too high?
Princes Group's current EV-to-OCF of 3.26 is 243% above median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.58 to a high of 17.41. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.00. Princes Group's value of 3.26 is 59.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Princes Group ranks #608 out of 1991 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Princes Group has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Princes Group's EV-to-OCF compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Princes Group ranks #608 out of 1991 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Princes Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.00. Princes Group's value of 3.26 is 59.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Princes Group's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 0.58 to 17.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 8.00, Princes 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-OCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.00, 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. Princes Group's current EV-to-OCF of 3.26 is 59.3% 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-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 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Princes Group's current EV-to-OCF is 3.26, which is 243% above median its own 10-year median of 0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Princes Group stock overvalued right now?
Princes Group (CHIX:PRNL) has a current EV-to-OCF of 3.26. The current EV-to-OCF is 3.26, which is 243% above median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 59.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.00. Princes Group's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 4 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 Princes Group (CHIX:PRNL), the current EV-to-OCF is 3.26 as of Aug. 02, 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.
Princes Group PLC is a food and beverage manufacturing company. Its portfolio spans five strategic business units - Foods, Fish, Italian, Oils and Drinks. Its segments include Food: supplies a variety of foods such as baked beans, soups, ready meals, peas and pulses through the large food retailer and foodservice sales channels, which are predominantly manufactured in the UK; Fish: supplies ambient tuna, mackerel, salmon and other fish in the UK and the EEA; Italian: supplies canned tomatoes, branded pasta, pulses and oil products through the large food retailer; Oils: consists of seed, olive and speciality oils, and compound fats; and Drinks: supplies own brand juices, squash and carbonates, operating out of three production facilities in the UK.
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