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PZ CussonsLSE:PZC -2.28%46 EV-to-OCF is 14.90 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 17.71. GuruFocus rates LSE:PZC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,000 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons ranks worse than 73.2% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, PZ Cussons's Enterprise Value is £442.6 Mil.
PZ Cussons's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £29.7 Mil. Therefore, PZ Cussons's EV-to-OCF for today is 14.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for PZ Cussons's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PZC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.89 Med: 17.71 Max: 45.28
Current: 14.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of PZ Cussons was 45.28. The lowest was 7.89. And the median was 17.71.
LSE:PZC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 73.2% of 2000
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.965
vs LSE:PZC: 14.90
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.
PZ Cussons's share price for today is £0.943.
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.
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.
PZ Cussons EV-to-OCF Related Terms
PZ Cussons EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons'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, PZ Cussons'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.
PZ Cussons EV-to-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PZ Cussons's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PZ Cussons's EV-to-OCF falls into.
PZ Cussons's current Enterprise Value is £442.6 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PZ Cussons's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £29.7 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 (LSE:PZC) has a EV-to-OCF of 14.90 as of Sep. 11, 2026. This is 16% below median its historical median of 17.71. Over the past decade, PZ Cussons' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.89 to 45.28. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #1464 out of 2000 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is PZ Cussons' EV-to-OCF too high?
PZ Cussons' current EV-to-OCF of 14.90 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 17.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.89 to a high of 45.28. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.97. PZ Cussons' value of 14.90 is 87.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #1464 out of 2000 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PZ Cussons has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons' EV-to-OCF compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #1464 out of 2000 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places PZ Cussons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.97. PZ Cussons' value of 14.90 is 87.1% above this benchmark. Historically, PZ Cussons' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.89 to 45.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.71 vs. the industry median of 7.97, PZ Cussons 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 7.97, based on 2,000 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. PZ Cussons's current EV-to-OCF of 14.90 is 87.1% 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 7.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PZ Cussons's current EV-to-OCF is 14.90, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 17.71. 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 (LSE:PZC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.88, compared to a current price of £0.94 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 14.90, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 17.71 and 87.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.97. PZ Cussons' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 PZ Cussons (LSE:PZC), the current EV-to-OCF is 14.90 as of Sep. 11, 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 (LSE:PZC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.94 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.88.
GuruFocus considers PZ Cussons to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PZC:
EV-to-OCF: 14.90 (16% below median its 10-year median of 17.71)
GF Value™: £0.88 vs. price of £0.94 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1464 of 2000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PZC 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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