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Post HoldingsPOST +1.13%71 EV-to-OCF is 11.40 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 16.25. GuruFocus rates POST with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $134.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,984 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Post Holdings ranks worse than 62.15% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Post Holdings's Enterprise Value is $11,461 Mil.
Post Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,005 Mil. Therefore, Post Holdings's EV-to-OCF for today is 11.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Post Holdings's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
POST'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.4 Med: 16.25 Max: 31.7
Current: 11.4
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Post Holdings was 31.70. The lowest was 11.40. And the median was 16.25.
POST's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 62.15% of 1984
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.025
vs POST: 11.40
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.
Post Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Post Holdings's share price for today is $90.23.
Post Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.940.
* 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.
Post Holdings EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Post Holdings EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Post 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, Post 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.
Post Holdings EV-to-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Post Holdings's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Post Holdings's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Post Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $11,461 Mil.
Post Holdings's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,005 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.
Post Holdings (POST) has a EV-to-OCF of 11.40 as of Aug. 07, 2026. This is 30% below median its historical median of 16.25. Over the past decade, Post Holdings' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.40 to 31.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #1233 out of 1984 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Post Holdings' EV-to-OCF too high?
Post Holdings' current EV-to-OCF of 11.40 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 16.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.40 to a high of 31.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.03. Post Holdings' value of 11.40 is 42.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #1233 out of 1984 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' EV-to-OCF compare to MZTI and FRPT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #1233 out of 1984 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Post Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.03. Post Holdings' value of 11.40 is 42.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Post Holdings' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.40 to 31.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.25 vs. the industry median of 8.03, Post 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 8.03, based on 1,984 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. Post Holdings's current EV-to-OCF of 11.40 is 42.1% 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 8.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Post Holdings's current EV-to-OCF is 11.40, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 16.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (POST) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $134.47, compared to a current price of $90.23 — trading 32.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 11.40, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 16.25 and 42.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.03. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Post Holdings (POST), the current EV-to-OCF is 11.40 as of Aug. 07, 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 Post Holdings (POST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $90.23 is trading 32.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $134.47.
GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for POST:
EV-to-OCF: 11.40 (30% below median its 10-year median of 16.25)
GF Value™: $134.47 vs. price of $90.23 (32.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1233 of 1984)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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