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M&ZMAL:MZ 37 EV-to-OCF is 11.96 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 12.55. GuruFocus rates MAL:MZ with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 314 Retail - Defensive companies, M&Z ranks worse than 71.02% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, M&Z's Enterprise Value is €28.11 Mil.
M&Z's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.35 Mil. Therefore, M&Z's EV-to-OCF for today is 11.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for M&Z's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:MZ'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -189.06 Med: 12.55 Max: 74.13
Current: 11.96
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of M&Z was 74.13. The lowest was -189.06. And the median was 12.55.
MAL:MZ's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 71.02% of 314
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 7.755
vs MAL:MZ: 11.96
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 (2026-08-17), M&Z's stock price is €0.555.
M&Z's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.068. Therefore, M&Z's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.16.
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.
M&Z's share price for today is €0.555.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. M&Z's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.068.
* 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.
M&Z EV-to-OCF Related Terms
M&Z EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for M&Z'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 Food Distribution subindustry, M&Z'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.
M&Z EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, M&Z's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where M&Z's EV-to-OCF falls into.
M&Z's current Enterprise Value is €28.11 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. M&Z's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.35 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.
M&Z (MAL:MZ) has a EV-to-OCF of 11.96 as of Aug. 17, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 12.55. According to the industry distribution chart, M&Z ranks #223 out of 314 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is M&Z's EV-to-OCF too high?
M&Z's current EV-to-OCF of 11.96 is near median its 10-year median of 12.55. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.76. M&Z's value of 11.96 is 54.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, M&Z ranks #223 out of 314 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, M&Z has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does M&Z's EV-to-OCF compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, M&Z ranks #223 out of 314 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places M&Z in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.76. M&Z's value of 11.96 is 54.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.55 vs. the industry median of 7.76, M&Z 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.76, based on 314 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. M&Z's current EV-to-OCF of 11.96 is 54.2% 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 Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. M&Z's current EV-to-OCF is 11.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is M&Z stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Z (MAL:MZ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.65, compared to a current price of €0.56 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 11.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.55 and 54.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 7.76. M&Z's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 1 warning sign 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 M&Z (MAL:MZ), the current EV-to-OCF is 11.96 as of Aug. 17, 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 M&Z (MAL:MZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, M&Z stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.56 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.65.
GuruFocus considers M&Z to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MZ:
EV-to-OCF: 11.96 (near median its 10-year median of 12.55)
GF Value™: €0.65 vs. price of €0.56 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#223 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
M&Z PLC is a company specializing in the sourcing, importation, distribution, and marketing (to the local consumer) of fast-moving consumer goods and pharmaceutical non-medical products for the retail and catering industry. The food brands comprise part of the brand portfolio and can be divided into ambient, chilled, and frozen products. The cleaning products portfolio is divided into home and personal care items. Its brand includes Knorr, Lipton, Pond's, Emborg, asiago food, and others.
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