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Lamb Weston HoldingsLW -1.05%88 EV-to-OCF is 11.70 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 44% below its 10-year median of 20.80. GuruFocus rates LW with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $65.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks worse than 62.68% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Lamb Weston Holdings's Enterprise Value is $11,029 Mil.
Lamb Weston Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $943 Mil. Therefore, Lamb Weston Holdings's EV-to-OCF for today is 11.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lamb Weston Holdings's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LW'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.65 Med: 20.8 Max: 35.01
Current: 11.7
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Lamb Weston Holdings was 35.01. The lowest was 9.65. And the median was 20.80.
LW's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 62.68% of 1983
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.29
vs LW: 11.70
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.
Lamb Weston Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Lamb Weston Holdings's share price for today is $52.04.
Lamb Weston Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.080.
* 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.
Lamb Weston Holdings EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Lamb Weston Holdings EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lamb Weston Holdings'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, Lamb Weston Holdings'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.
Lamb Weston Holdings EV-to-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lamb Weston Holdings's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lamb Weston Holdings's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Lamb Weston Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $11,029 Mil.
Lamb Weston Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $943 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.
Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) has a EV-to-OCF of 11.70 as of Aug. 12, 2026. This is 44% below median its historical median of 20.80. Over the past decade, Lamb Weston Holdings' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.65 to 35.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks #1243 out of 1983 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings' EV-to-OCF too high?
Lamb Weston Holdings' current EV-to-OCF of 11.70 is 44% below median its 10-year median of 20.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.65 to a high of 35.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.29. Lamb Weston Holdings' value of 11.70 is 41.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks #1243 out of 1983 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lamb Weston Holdings has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lamb Weston Holdings' EV-to-OCF compare to PPC and CAG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lamb Weston Holdings ranks #1243 out of 1983 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Lamb Weston Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.29. Lamb Weston Holdings' value of 11.70 is 41.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lamb Weston Holdings' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 9.65 to 35.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.80 vs. the industry median of 8.29, Lamb Weston Holdings 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 8.29, based on 1,983 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. Lamb Weston Holdings's current EV-to-OCF of 11.70 is 41.1% 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 8.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lamb Weston Holdings's current EV-to-OCF is 11.70, which is 44% below median its own 10-year median of 20.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $65.39, compared to a current price of $52.04 — trading 20.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 11.70, which is 44% below median its 10-year median of 20.80 and 41.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.29. Lamb Weston Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 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 Lamb Weston Holdings (LW), the current EV-to-OCF is 11.70 as of Aug. 12, 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 Lamb Weston Holdings (LW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lamb Weston Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.04 is trading 20.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $65.39.
GuruFocus considers Lamb Weston Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LW:
EV-to-OCF: 11.70 (44% below median its 10-year median of 20.80)
GF Value™: $65.39 vs. price of $52.04 (20.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1243 of 1983)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lamb Weston is North America's largest and the world's second-largest producer of branded and private-label frozen potato products, both by volume and value. The company's portfolio is anchored by french fries, but it also sells sweet potato fries, tater tots, diced potatoes, mashed potatoes, hash browns, and chips. Roughly two thirds of revenue comes from its home market of North America, with none of the other 100 countries the company sells into representing a significant share. McDonald's is Lamb Weston's single-largest customer at 15% of fiscal 2025 sales, with no other company representing more than 10%. Lamb Weston became an independent company in 2016 when it was spun off from Conagra.
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