CotyCOTY +5.16%51 EV-to-FCF is 17.88 as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 30.62. GuruFocus rates COTY with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.04 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,187 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Coty ranks worse than 54% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Coty's Enterprise Value is $5,550 Mil.
Coty's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $311 Mil. Therefore, Coty's EV-to-FCF for today is 17.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for Coty's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
COTY'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -567.22 Med: 30.62 Max: 151.34
Current: 17.88
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Coty was 151.34. The lowest was -567.22. And the median was 30.62.
COTY's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 54% of 1187
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.85
vs COTY: 17.88
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.
As of today (2026-07-10), Coty's stock price is $2.24.
Coty's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.620. Therefore, Coty's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
Coty (NYSE:COTY) 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 (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Coty's share price for today is $2.24.
Coty'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 $-0.620.
* 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.
Coty EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Coty EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coty'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, Coty'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.
Coty EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Coty's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coty's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Coty's current Enterprise Value is $5,550 Mil.
Coty's Free Cash Flow 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 $311 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.
Coty (COTY) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.88 as of Jul. 10, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Coty and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 30.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Coty ranks #641 out of 1187 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 54%.
Is Coty's EV-to-FCF too high?
Coty's current EV-to-FCF of 17.88 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 30.62. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.85. Coty's value of 17.88 is 12.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coty ranks #641 out of 1187 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Coty has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coty's EV-to-FCF compare to SPB and EPC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Coty ranks #641 out of 1187 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Coty in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.85. Coty's value of 17.88 is 12.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.62 vs. the industry median of 15.85, Coty 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 15.85, based on 1,187 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. Coty's current EV-to-FCF of 17.88 is 12.8% 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 Coty and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coty's current EV-to-FCF is 17.88, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 30.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coty (COTY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.04, compared to a current price of $2.24 — trading 68.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.88, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 30.62 and 12.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 15.85. Coty's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Coty (COTY), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.88 as of Jul. 10, 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 Coty (COTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coty stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.24 is trading 68.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.04.
GuruFocus considers Coty to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for COTY:
EV-to-FCF: 17.88 (42% below median its 10-year median of 30.62)
GF Value™: $7.04 vs. price of $2.24 (68.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.8% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#641 of 1187)
No single metric tells the full story. See the COTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coty is a global beauty maker that generates 65% of sales from prestige beauty products (primarily fragrances) and 35% from mass makeup, skin care, and fragrance. For the fragrance business, Coty licenses luxury and high-end brands including Gucci, Burberry, Hugo Boss, Davidoff, and Calvin Klein. In contrast, its consumer cosmetics business focuses on acquired mass brands such as CoverGirl, Max Factor, Rimmel, Sally Hansen, and Bourjois. It also collaborates with social media celebrity Kylie Jenner to manage makeup products bearing her name. By region, Coty generates close to 48% of sales from Europe, 40% from the Americas, and 12% from Asia-Pacific. German investment firm JAB is a controlling shareholder, with a 54% stake.
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