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EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Nampak's Enterprise Value is R6,973 Mil.
Nampak's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R983 Mil. Therefore, Nampak's EV-to-FCF for today is 7.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nampak's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:NPK'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1306.25 Med: -38.06 Max: 59.23
Current: 7.24
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Nampak was 59.23. The lowest was -1306.25. And the median was -38.06.
JSE:NPK's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 79.01% of 243
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 16.36
vs JSE:NPK: 7.24
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 (2026-07-17), Nampak's stock price is R432.50.
Nampak's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R113.259. Therefore, Nampak's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3.82.
Nampak (JSE:NPK) 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.
Nampak's share price for today is R432.50.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nampak's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R113.259.
* 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.
Nampak EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Nampak EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nampak'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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, Nampak'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.
Nampak EV-to-FCF vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Nampak's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nampak's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Nampak's current Enterprise Value is R6,973 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nampak's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R983 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.
Nampak (JSE:NPK) has a EV-to-FCF of 7.09 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Nampak and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #51 out of 243 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Nampak's EV-to-FCF too high?
Nampak's current EV-to-FCF is 7.09. The Packaging & Containers industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.36. Nampak's value of 7.09 is 56.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nampak ranks #51 out of 243 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nampak has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nampak's EV-to-FCF compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Nampak ranks #51 out of 243 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Nampak in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.36. Nampak's value of 7.09 is 56.7% below this benchmark. 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Packaging & Containers companies is 16.36, based on 243 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. Nampak's current EV-to-FCF of 7.09 is 56.7% 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 Nampak and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nampak's current EV-to-FCF is 7.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nampak stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak (JSE:NPK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R472.52, compared to a current price of R432.50 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 7.09 and 56.7% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 16.36. Nampak's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK), the current EV-to-FCF is 7.09 as of Jul. 17, 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 Nampak (JSE:NPK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nampak stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R432.50 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R472.52.
GuruFocus considers Nampak to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:NPK:
EV-to-FCF: 7.09
GF Value™: R472.52 vs. price of R432.50 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.7% below the Packaging & Containers median (#51 of 243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:NPK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nampak Ltd is a metals packaging company in South Africa and Angola, and also has substantial positions in other metal packaging. It is the producer of two-piece tinplate cans and aluminium monobloc aerosol cans. The company's operating segments include Metals, which involves the manufacture of beverage cans, food cans, aerosol cans, and other metal packaging, and Corporate, which provides for head office activities, treasury, property services, and consolidation adjustments, including goodwill. The majority of revenue comes from the Metals segment and from South Africa.
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