Cranswick (LSE:CWK) EV-to-FCF: 29.63 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — Near Median


LSE:CWK Cranswick PLC LSE:CWK
97 GF Score
Price £55.80
GF Value £54.09
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Cranswick EV-to-FCF?

Cranswick LSE:CWK -0.89% 97 EV-to-FCF is 29.63 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 29.71. GuruFocus rates LSE:CWK with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of £54.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,189 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cranswick ranks worse than 73.09% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Cranswick's Enterprise Value is £3,227 Mil. Cranswick's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £109 Mil. Therefore, Cranswick's EV-to-FCF for today is 29.63.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cranswick's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CWK' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.68   Med: 29.71   Max: 232.77
Current: 29.63

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Cranswick was 232.77. The lowest was 16.68. And the median was 29.71.

LSE:CWK's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
73.09% of 1189 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.75 vs LSE:CWK: 29.63

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 (2026-07-07), Cranswick's stock price is £55.80. Cranswick's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.902. Therefore, Cranswick's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.23.


Cranswick  (LSE:CWK) 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.

Cranswick's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=55.80/2.902
=19.23

Cranswick's share price for today is £55.80.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cranswick's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £2.902.

* 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.


Cranswick EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Cranswick EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cranswick'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.

Cranswick EV-to-FCF Chart

Cranswick Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 29.32 25.27 17.95 35.48 27.90

Cranswick Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.95 0.00 35.48 0.00 27.90

LSE:CWK vs KHC, GIS: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Cranswick'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.


Cranswick EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cranswick's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cranswick's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Cranswick EV-to-FCF Calculation

Cranswick's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=3226.555/108.9
=29.63

Cranswick's current Enterprise Value is £3,227 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cranswick's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £109 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 29.63 mean?
Cranswick (LSE:CWK) has a EV-to-FCF of 29.63 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cranswick and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.71. Over the past decade, Cranswick's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 16.68 to 232.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #869 out of 1189 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Cranswick's EV-to-FCF too high?
Cranswick's current EV-to-FCF of 29.63 is near median its 10-year median of 29.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.68 to a high of 232.77. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. Cranswick's value of 29.63 is 88.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #869 out of 1189 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cranswick has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cranswick's EV-to-FCF compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cranswick ranks #869 out of 1189 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Cranswick in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. Cranswick's value of 29.63 is 88.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cranswick's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 16.68 to 232.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.71 vs. the industry median of 15.75, Cranswick 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 15.75, based on 1,189 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. Cranswick's current EV-to-FCF of 29.63 is 88.1% 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 Cranswick and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cranswick's current EV-to-FCF is 29.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cranswick stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cranswick (LSE:CWK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £54.09, compared to a current price of £55.80 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 29.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.71 and 88.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 15.75. Cranswick's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 4 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 Cranswick (LSE:CWK), the current EV-to-FCF is 29.63 as of Jul. 07, 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 Cranswick (LSE:CWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cranswick stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £55.80 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £54.09. GuruFocus considers Cranswick to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CWK:

  • EV-to-FCF: 29.63 (near median its 10-year median of 29.71)
  • GF Value™: £54.09 vs. price of £55.80 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 88.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#869 of 1189)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cranswick Business Description

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Address Ferriby Road, Crane Court, Hesslewood Country Office Park, East Yorkshire, Hessle, GBR, HU13 0PA
Cranswick PLC is a British supplier of fresh pork, sausages, and cooked meats through retail, food service, and manufacturing channels. The company operates through its food segment, which manufactures and supplies products to United Kingdom grocery retailers, the food-service sector, and other food producers. It has also started supplying pet food. Retail customers contribute about three-fourths of the company's total revenue, through retailers' own-label products. Cranswick's operations are focused on the production and supply of premium food products and are located in the U.K., with a small proportion of exports across continental Europe, and other parts of the world. The company is also engaged in pig-breeding and rearing operations.
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