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PZ CussonsCHIX:PZCL +1.28%51 EV-to-FCF is 20.22 as of Aug. 19, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 23.64. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PZCL with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,186 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, PZ Cussons ranks worse than 57.59% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, PZ Cussons's Enterprise Value is £477.2 Mil.
PZ Cussons's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £23.6 Mil. Therefore, PZ Cussons's EV-to-FCF for today is 20.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for PZ Cussons's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:PZCl'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.41 Med: 23.64 Max: 96.85
Current: 20.22
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of PZ Cussons was 96.85. The lowest was 8.41. And the median was 23.64.
CHIX:PZCl's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 57.59% of 1186
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 16.235
vs CHIX:PZCl: 20.22
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 (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
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 (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
PZ Cussons's share price for today is £1.027.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PZ Cussons's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £0.047.
* 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.
PZ Cussons EV-to-FCF Related Terms
PZ Cussons EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PZ Cussons'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.
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, PZ Cussons'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.
PZ Cussons EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PZ Cussons's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PZ Cussons's EV-to-FCF falls into.
PZ Cussons's current Enterprise Value is £477.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. PZ Cussons's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was £23.6 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.
PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL) has a EV-to-FCF of 20.22 as of Aug. 19, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on PZ Cussons and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 23.64. Over the past decade, PZ Cussons' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 8.41 to 96.85. According to the industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #683 out of 1186 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is PZ Cussons' EV-to-FCF too high?
PZ Cussons' current EV-to-FCF of 20.22 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 23.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.41 to a high of 96.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.24. PZ Cussons' value of 20.22 is 24.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #683 out of 1186 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PZ Cussons has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PZ Cussons' EV-to-FCF compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, PZ Cussons ranks #683 out of 1186 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places PZ Cussons in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.24. PZ Cussons' value of 20.22 is 24.5% above this benchmark. Historically, PZ Cussons' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 8.41 to 96.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.64 vs. the industry median of 16.24, PZ Cussons 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-FCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 16.24, based on 1,186 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PZ Cussons's current EV-to-FCF of 20.22 is 24.5% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on PZ Cussons and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PZ Cussons's current EV-to-FCF is 20.22, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 23.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PZ Cussons stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.88, compared to a current price of £1.03 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 20.22, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 23.64 and 24.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 16.24. PZ Cussons' overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL), the current EV-to-FCF is 20.22 as of Aug. 19, 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 PZ Cussons (CHIX:PZCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PZ Cussons stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.03 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.88.
GuruFocus considers PZ Cussons to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PZCL:
EV-to-FCF: 20.22 (14% below median its 10-year median of 23.64)
GF Value™: £0.88 vs. price of £1.03 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#683 of 1186)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PZCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PZ Cussons PLC is a household and personal-care company. Its main business categories are personal care and beauty, home care, food and nutrition, and electricals. The principal activities of the Group are the manufacture and distribution of soaps, detergents, toiletries, beauty products, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, edible oils, fats and spreads, and nutritional products. The geographical segments of the company are Europe and the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Central regions. The company derives its maximum revenue from Europe and the Americas.
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