Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO) EV-to-OCF: 7.29 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 54% Below Median

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MEX:FLO Flowers Foods Inc MEX:FLO
37 GF Score
Price MXN120.50
GF Value MXN325.68
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Flowers Foods EV-to-OCF?

Flowers Foods MEX:FLO 37 EV-to-OCF is 7.29 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 15.99. GuruFocus rates MEX:FLO with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN325.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,000 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Flowers Foods ranks better than 51.05% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Flowers Foods's Enterprise Value is MXN54,877 Mil. Flowers Foods's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN7,532 Mil. Therefore, Flowers Foods's EV-to-OCF for today is 7.29.

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

MEX:FLO' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.7   Med: 15.99   Max: 25.29
Current: 7.71

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Flowers Foods was 25.29. The lowest was 7.70. And the median was 15.99.

MEX:FLO's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
51.05% of 2000 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 7.91 vs MEX:FLO: 7.71

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 (2026-09-15), Flowers Foods's stock price is MXN120.50. Flowers Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN4.446. Therefore, Flowers Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 27.10.


Flowers Foods  (MEX:FLO) 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.

Flowers Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=120.50/4.446
=27.10

Flowers Foods's share price for today is MXN120.50.
Flowers Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN4.446.

* 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.


Flowers Foods EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Flowers Foods EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flowers Foods'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.

Flowers Foods EV-to-OCF Chart

Flowers Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-OCF
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Flowers Foods Quarterly Data
Sep16 Dec16 Sep17 Dec17 Sep18 Dec18 Sep19 Dec19 Sep20 Dec20 Sep21 Dec21 Sep22 Dec22 Sep23 Dec23 Sep24 Dec24 Sep25 Dec25
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 16.88 16.92 14.29 10.28 9.58

MEX:FLO vs SENEA, NOMD, JJSF: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Flowers Foods'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.


Flowers Foods EV-to-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Flowers Foods EV-to-OCF Calculation

Flowers Foods's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=54876.670/7532.421
=7.29

Flowers Foods's current Enterprise Value is MXN54,877 Mil.
Flowers Foods's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN7,532 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 7.29 mean?
Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO) has a EV-to-OCF of 7.29 as of Sep. 15, 2026. This is 54% below median its historical median of 15.99. Over the past decade, Flowers Foods' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.70 to 25.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Flowers Foods ranks #979 out of 2000 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Flowers Foods' EV-to-OCF too high?
Flowers Foods' current EV-to-OCF of 7.29 is 54% below median its 10-year median of 15.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.70 to a high of 25.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.91. Flowers Foods' value of 7.29 is 7.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flowers Foods ranks #979 out of 2000 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Flowers Foods has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flowers Foods' EV-to-OCF compare to SENEA and NOMD?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Flowers Foods ranks #979 out of 2000 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Flowers Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.91. Flowers Foods' value of 7.29 is 7.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Flowers Foods' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.70 to 25.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.99 vs. the industry median of 7.91, Flowers Foods has consistently been below 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 7.91, 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. Flowers Foods's current EV-to-OCF of 7.29 is 7.8% below 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 7.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flowers Foods's current EV-to-OCF is 7.29, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 15.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flowers Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN325.68, compared to a current price of MXN120.50 — trading 63% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 7.29, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 15.99 and 7.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.91. Flowers Foods' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO), the current EV-to-OCF is 7.29 as of Sep. 15, 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 Flowers Foods (MEX:FLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowers Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN120.50 is trading 63% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN325.68. GuruFocus considers Flowers Foods to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:FLO:

  • EV-to-OCF: 7.29 (54% below median its 10-year median of 15.99)
  • GF Value™: MXN325.68 vs. price of MXN120.50 (63% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#979 of 2000)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:FLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Flowers Foods Business Description

Other Exchanges FLO:USAFWF:Germany
Address 1919 Flowers Circle, Thomasville, GA, USA, 31757
Flowers Foods Inc operates as a producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods in the United States. Its principal products include breads, buns, rolls, snack items (bars, cakes, cookies, and crackers), bagels, English muffins, tortillas, and baking mixes. These products are sold under the brand names Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread (DKB), Canyon Bakehouse, Simple Mills, Wonder, and Tastykake. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the sales of its bakery products.
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