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The Hershey Co (BSP:HSHY34) EV-to-FCF : 28.35 (As of Apr. 25, 2024)


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What is The Hershey Co EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, The Hershey Co's Enterprise Value is R$220,838 Mil. The Hershey Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was R$7,789 Mil. Therefore, The Hershey Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 28.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Hershey Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:HSHY34' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.45   Med: 28.12   Max: 55.95
Current: 27.8

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of The Hershey Co was 55.95. The lowest was 19.45. And the median was 28.12.

BSP:HSHY34's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
65.96% of 1140 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 17.645 vs BSP:HSHY34: 27.80

EV-to-FCF 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 to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2024-04-25), The Hershey Co's stock price is R$192.47. The Hershey Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 was R$9.046. Therefore, The Hershey Co's PE Ratio for today is 21.28.


The Hershey Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for The Hershey Co's EV-to-FCF 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.

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The Hershey Co EV-to-FCF Chart

The Hershey Co Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.99 28.14 28.31 28.82 27.60

The Hershey Co Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
EV-to-FCF 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 28.82 30.21 33.77 28.11 27.60

Competitive Comparison of The Hershey Co's EV-to-FCF

For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.


The Hershey Co's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Hershey Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Hershey Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.



The Hershey Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

The Hershey Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=220837.758/7788.9
=28.35

The Hershey Co's current Enterprise Value is R$220,838 Mil.
The Hershey Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$7,789 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.


The Hershey Co  (BSP:HSHY34) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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 to determine the fair market value of a company.

The Hershey Co's PE Ratio for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=192.47/9.046
=21.28

The Hershey Co's share price for today is R$192.47.
The Hershey Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2023 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$9.046.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


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The Hershey Co (BSP:HSHY34) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
19 East Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, PA, USA, 17033
Hershey is a leading confectionery manufacturer in the U.S. (around a $25 billion market), controlling around 45% of the domestic chocolate space (per IRI, as cited by Hershey). Beyond its namesake label, the firm's mix has expanded over the last 85 years and now consists of 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the U.S., including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confection business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its mix, Pirate Brands, and Dot's Pretzels over the past few years.

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