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L'OrealLRLCF -0.20%94 EV-to-FCF is 27.93 as of Jul. 13, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 31.69. GuruFocus rates LRLCF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $506.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,187 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, L'Oreal ranks worse than 72.03% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, L'Oreal's Enterprise Value is $232,889 Mil.
L'Oreal's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,338 Mil. Therefore, L'Oreal's EV-to-FCF for today is 27.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for L'Oreal's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LRLCF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.68 Med: 31.69 Max: 49.71
Current: 27.93
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of L'Oreal was 49.71. The lowest was 23.68. And the median was 31.69.
LRLCF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 72.03% of 1187
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.72
vs LRLCF: 27.93
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 (2026-07-13), L'Oreal's stock price is $426.434.
L'Oreal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $13.285. Therefore, L'Oreal's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 32.10.
L'Oreal (OTCPK:LRLCF) 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.
L'Oreal's share price for today is $426.434.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. L'Oreal's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $13.285.
* 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.
L'Oreal EV-to-FCF Related Terms
L'Oreal EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L'Oreal'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, L'Oreal'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.
L'Oreal EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, L'Oreal's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L'Oreal's EV-to-FCF falls into.
L'Oreal's current Enterprise Value is $232,889 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. L'Oreal's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $8,338 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.
L'Oreal (LRLCF) has a EV-to-FCF of 27.93 as of Jul. 13, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on L'Oreal and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 31.69. Over the past decade, L'Oreal's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 23.68 to 49.71. According to the industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #855 out of 1187 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is L'Oreal's EV-to-FCF too high?
L'Oreal's current EV-to-FCF of 27.93 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 31.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.68 to a high of 49.71. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.72. L'Oreal's value of 27.93 is 77.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #855 out of 1187 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, L'Oreal has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L'Oreal's EV-to-FCF compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, L'Oreal ranks #855 out of 1187 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places L'Oreal in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.72. L'Oreal's value of 27.93 is 77.7% above this benchmark. Historically, L'Oreal's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 23.68 to 49.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.69 vs. the industry median of 15.72, L'Oreal 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 15.72, 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. L'Oreal's current EV-to-FCF of 27.93 is 77.7% 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 L'Oreal and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L'Oreal's current EV-to-FCF is 27.93, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 31.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L'Oreal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal (LRLCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $506.18, compared to a current price of $426.43 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 27.93, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 31.69 and 77.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 15.72. L'Oreal's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 L'Oreal (LRLCF), the current EV-to-FCF is 27.93 as of Jul. 13, 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 L'Oreal (LRLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L'Oreal stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $426.43 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $506.18.
GuruFocus considers L'Oreal to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LRLCF:
EV-to-FCF: 27.93 (12% below median its 10-year median of 31.69)
GF Value™: $506.18 vs. price of $426.43 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#855 of 1187)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LRLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
L'Oréal is the largest beauty product maker in the world, with consumer products (37% of sales) and luxury beauty (35%) the major segments, followed by derma skin care (16%) and professional products (12%). The firm also has a diversified geographic footprint, generating 34% of sales in Europe, 27% from North America, 23% in North Asia, and the rest from various emerging markets across South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. L'Oréal owns a mix of premium and mass beauty brands sold through a wide range of channels such as mass retail, drugstores, department stores, travel retail, e-commerce, hair salons, and medi-spas. Leading brands include Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Maybelline, Kiehl's, L'Oréal Paris, Kerastase, CeraVe, Garnier, and Armani.
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