BunzlFRA:BUZ 81 EV-to-FCF is 12.75 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 15.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:BUZ with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.86. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Retail - Defensive companies, Bunzl ranks better than 60% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Bunzl's Enterprise Value is €12,431 Mil.
Bunzl's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €975 Mil. Therefore, Bunzl's EV-to-FCF for today is 12.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bunzl's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BUZ'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.27 Med: 15.58 Max: 30.02
Current: 12.86
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Bunzl was 30.02. The lowest was 10.27. And the median was 15.58.
FRA:BUZ's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 60% of 210
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.61
vs FRA:BUZ: 12.86
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 (2026-06-28), Bunzl's stock price is €15.10.
Bunzl's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.814. Therefore, Bunzl's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 18.55.
Bunzl (FRA:BUZ) 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.
Bunzl's share price for today is €15.10.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bunzl's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €0.814.
* 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.
Bunzl EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Bunzl EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bunzl'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 Food Distribution subindustry, Bunzl'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.
Bunzl EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bunzl's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bunzl's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Bunzl's current Enterprise Value is €12,431 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Bunzl's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €975 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.
Bunzl (FRA:BUZ) has a EV-to-FCF of 12.75 as of Jun. 28, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Bunzl and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 15.58. Over the past decade, Bunzl's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.27 to 30.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Bunzl ranks #84 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Bunzl's EV-to-FCF too high?
Bunzl's current EV-to-FCF of 12.75 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 15.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.27 to a high of 30.02. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.61. Bunzl's value of 12.75 is 23.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bunzl ranks #84 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bunzl has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bunzl's EV-to-FCF compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Bunzl ranks #84 out of 210 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Bunzl in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.61. Bunzl's value of 12.75 is 23.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Bunzl's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.27 to 30.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.58 vs. the industry median of 16.61, Bunzl 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-FCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.61, based on 210 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. Bunzl's current EV-to-FCF of 12.75 is 23.2% 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-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 Bunzl and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bunzl's current EV-to-FCF is 12.75, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 15.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bunzl stock overvalued right now?
Bunzl (FRA:BUZ) has a current EV-to-FCF of 12.75. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.86, compared to a current price of €15.10 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 12.75, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 15.58 and 23.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.61. Bunzl's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Bunzl (FRA:BUZ), the current EV-to-FCF is 12.75 as of Jun. 28, 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 Bunzl (FRA:BUZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bunzl stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.10 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.86.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BUZ:
EV-to-FCF: 12.75 (18% below median its 10-year median of 15.58)
GF Value™: €17.86 vs. price of €15.10 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#84 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BUZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bunzl is a worldwide distributor of nonfood consumables, including disposable cutlery, cleaning products, and personal protective equipment. The company's geographical segments include North America, continental Europe, the UK and Ireland, and the rest of the world, with North America generating the highest revenues. Bunzl supplies to a broad range of sectors, with the largest being food service and grocery. Its customers include firms such as Sodexo, Walmart, Domino's Pizza, Hilton, and the UK's National Health Service.
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