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L'OrealLRLCF -0.20%94 EV-to-OCF is 23.21 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 25.00. GuruFocus rates LRLCF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $506.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,989 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L'Oreal ranks worse than 83.66% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, L'Oreal's Enterprise Value is $233,842 Mil.
L'Oreal's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $10,075 Mil. Therefore, L'Oreal's EV-to-OCF for today is 23.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for L'Oreal's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LRLCF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.19 Med: 25 Max: 39.08
Current: 23.72
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of L'Oreal was 39.08. The lowest was 18.19. And the median was 25.00.
LRLCF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 83.66% of 1989
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.03
vs LRLCF: 23.72
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.
As of today (2026-07-14), L'Oreal's stock price is $426.434.
L'Oreal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $13.285. Therefore, L'Oreal's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 32.10.
L'Oreal (OTCPK:LRLCF) EV-to-OCF Explanation
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.
L'Oreal's share price for today is $426.434.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. L'Oreal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $13.285.
* 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.
L'Oreal EV-to-OCF Related Terms
L'Oreal EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L'Oreal'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, L'Oreal'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.
L'Oreal EV-to-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L'Oreal's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L'Oreal's EV-to-OCF falls into.
L'Oreal's current Enterprise Value is $233,842 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. L'Oreal's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $10,075 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.
L'Oreal (LRLCF) has a EV-to-OCF of 23.21 as of Jul. 14, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 25.00. Over the past decade, L'Oreal's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 18.19 to 39.08. According to the industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #1664 out of 1989 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is L'Oreal's EV-to-OCF too high?
L'Oreal's current EV-to-OCF of 23.21 is near median its 10-year median of 25.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.19 to a high of 39.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.03. L'Oreal's value of 23.21 is 189% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #1664 out of 1989 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, L'Oreal has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L'Oreal's EV-to-OCF compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #1664 out of 1989 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places L'Oreal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.03. L'Oreal's value of 23.21 is 189% above this benchmark. Historically, L'Oreal's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 18.19 to 39.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.00 vs. the industry median of 8.03, L'Oreal 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 8.03, based on 1,989 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. L'Oreal's current EV-to-OCF of 23.21 is 189% 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 8.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L'Oreal's current EV-to-OCF is 23.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L'Oreal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal (LRLCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $506.23, compared to a current price of $426.43 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 23.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.00 and 189% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.03. L'Oreal's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 L'Oreal (LRLCF), the current EV-to-OCF is 23.21 as of Jul. 14, 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 L'Oreal (LRLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $426.43 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $506.23.
GuruFocus considers L'Oreal to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LRLCF:
EV-to-OCF: 23.21 (near median its 10-year median of 25.00)
GF Value™: $506.23 vs. price of $426.43 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 189% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1664 of 1989)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LRLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
L'Oréal is the largest beauty product maker in the world, with consumer products (37% of sales) and luxury beauty (35%) the major segments, followed by derma skin care (16%) and professional products (12%). The firm also has a diversified geographic footprint, generating 34% of sales in Europe, 27% from North America, 23% in North Asia, and the rest from various emerging markets across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. L'Oréal owns a mix of premium and mass beauty brands sold through a wide range of channels such as mass retail, drugstores, department stores, travel retail, e-commerce, hair salons, and medi-spas. Leading brands include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris, Kerastase, CeraVe, Garnier, and Armani.
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