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Rainbow ChickenJSE:RBO +3.23%12 EV-to-FCF is 4.86 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 3.37. GuruFocus rates JSE:RBO with a GF Score™ of 12/100. Among 1,190 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Rainbow Chicken ranks better than 89.41% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Rainbow Chicken's Enterprise Value is R3,778 Mil.
Rainbow Chicken's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R778 Mil. Therefore, Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-FCF for today is 4.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:RBO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.31 Med: 3.37 Max: 5.5
Current: 4.53
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Rainbow Chicken was 5.50. The lowest was -10.31. And the median was 3.37.
JSE:RBO's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 89.41% of 1190
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 16.03
vs JSE:RBO: 4.53
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.
Rainbow Chicken's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Rainbow Chicken's share price for today is R5.76.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Rainbow Chicken's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R1.029.
* 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.
Rainbow Chicken EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Rainbow Chicken EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rainbow Chicken'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Rainbow Chicken'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.
Rainbow Chicken EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Rainbow Chicken's current Enterprise Value is R3,778 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Rainbow Chicken's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R778 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.
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a EV-to-FCF of 4.86 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Rainbow Chicken and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 3.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #126 out of 1190 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-FCF too high?
Rainbow Chicken's current EV-to-FCF of 4.86 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 3.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.03. Rainbow Chicken's value of 4.86 is 69.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #126 out of 1190 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rainbow Chicken has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rainbow Chicken's EV-to-FCF compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Rainbow Chicken ranks #126 out of 1190 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Rainbow Chicken in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.03. Rainbow Chicken's value of 4.86 is 69.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.37 vs. the industry median of 16.03, Rainbow Chicken 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 16.03, based on 1,190 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. Rainbow Chicken's current EV-to-FCF of 4.86 is 69.7% 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 Rainbow Chicken and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rainbow Chicken's current EV-to-FCF is 4.86, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 3.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rainbow Chicken stock overvalued right now?
Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO) has a current EV-to-FCF of 4.86. The current EV-to-FCF is 4.86, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 3.37 and 69.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 16.03. Rainbow Chicken's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Rainbow Chicken (JSE:RBO), the current EV-to-FCF is 4.86 as of Aug. 04, 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.
Rainbow Chicken Ltd is a fully integrated broiler producing company involved in all stages of chicken production from farm to fork. It is a trusted South African heritage brand that consumers have come to rely on for quality chicken products. Its diverse product offering includes the following product sets: Fresh Chicken, Standard Chicken, Frozen Specialized Chicken, Chilled process meat. It segments includes Chicken, Animal Feed (consisting of Epol and Driehoek), Waste-to-Value (consisting of Matzonox and Matzonox Fertilisers), Group (other immaterial segments). Maximum of revenue is from Chicken Segment.
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