Zambeef Products (LSE:ZAM) EV-to-OCF: 17.21 (As of Aug. 27, 2026) — 77% Above Median

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What is Zambeef Products EV-to-OCF?

Zambeef Products LSE:ZAM EV-to-OCF is 17.21 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 9.75. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,988 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Zambeef Products ranks worse than 74.65% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Zambeef Products's Enterprise Value is £117.2 Mil. Zambeef Products's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £6.8 Mil. Therefore, Zambeef Products's EV-to-OCF for today is 17.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for Zambeef Products's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:ZAM' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -51.59   Med: 9.75   Max: 19.68
Current: 17.28

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Zambeef Products was 19.68. The lowest was -51.59. And the median was 9.75.

LSE:ZAM's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
74.65% of 1988 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.21 vs LSE:ZAM: 17.28

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 (2026-08-27), Zambeef Products's stock price is £0.0525. Zambeef Products's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.026. Therefore, Zambeef Products's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 2.02.


Zambeef Products  (LSE:ZAM) 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.

Zambeef Products's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=0.0525/0.026
=2.02

Zambeef Products's share price for today is £0.0525.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Zambeef Products's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.026.

* 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.


Zambeef Products EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Zambeef Products EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zambeef Products'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.

Zambeef Products EV-to-OCF Chart

Zambeef Products Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
EV-to-OCF
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Zambeef Products Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 15.12 0.00 9.33 0.00

LSE:ZAM vs KHC, GIS: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Zambeef Products'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.


Zambeef Products EV-to-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Zambeef Products's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zambeef Products's EV-to-OCF falls into.



Zambeef Products EV-to-OCF Calculation

Zambeef Products's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=117.228/6.813
=17.21

Zambeef Products's current Enterprise Value is £117.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Zambeef Products's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £6.8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 17.21 mean?
Zambeef Products (LSE:ZAM) has a EV-to-OCF of 17.21 as of Aug. 27, 2026. This is 77% above median its historical median of 9.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Zambeef Products ranks #1484 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is Zambeef Products' EV-to-OCF too high?
Zambeef Products' current EV-to-OCF of 17.21 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 9.75. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.21. Zambeef Products' value of 17.21 is 109.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zambeef Products ranks #1484 out of 1988 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Zambeef Products' EV-to-OCF compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Zambeef Products ranks #1484 out of 1988 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Zambeef Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.21. Zambeef Products' value of 17.21 is 109.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.75 vs. the industry median of 8.21, Zambeef Products 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 8.21, based on 1,988 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. Zambeef Products's current EV-to-OCF of 17.21 is 109.6% 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 8.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zambeef Products's current EV-to-OCF is 17.21, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 9.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zambeef Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zambeef Products (LSE:ZAM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.04, compared to a current price of £0.05 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 17.21, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 9.75 and 109.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.21. 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 Zambeef Products (LSE:ZAM), the current EV-to-OCF is 17.21 as of Aug. 27, 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.

Zambeef Products Business Description

Other Exchanges ZMBF:Zambia
Address Manda Road, Plot 4970, Industrial Area, Lusaka, ZMB
Zambeef Products PLC is a food retailer engaged in the production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, stock feed, and flour. The company has row cropping operations of maize, soya beans, and wheat crops under irrigation. The company's reportable segment includes Retailing and cold chain food products and Cropping and milling. The majority of the revenue for the company is generated from its cropping and milling segment which is involved in selling of sells wheat, soya, and maize grain, and flour mill and bread.