Essity ABMEX:ESSITYBN 89 EV-to-FCF is 20.86 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 21.62. GuruFocus rates MEX:ESSITYBN with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN496.09. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,190 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Essity AB ranks worse than 62.77% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Essity AB's Enterprise Value is MXN388,746 Mil.
Essity AB's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN18,636 Mil. Therefore, Essity AB's EV-to-FCF for today is 20.86.
The historical rank and industry rank for Essity AB's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ESSITYBN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.28 Med: 21.62 Max: 39.42
Current: 22.12
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Essity AB was 39.42. The lowest was 10.28. And the median was 21.62.
MEX:ESSITYBN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 62.77% of 1190
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.655
vs MEX:ESSITYBN: 22.12
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.
Essity AB's share price for today is MXN501.28.
Essity AB's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN35.514.
* 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.
Essity AB EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Essity AB EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Essity AB'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.
MEX:ESSITYBN vs PG, CL, KVUE: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Essity AB'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.
Essity AB EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Essity AB's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Essity AB's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Essity AB's current Enterprise Value is MXN388,746 Mil.
Essity AB's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN18,636 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.
Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) has a EV-to-FCF of 20.86 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Essity AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.62. Over the past decade, Essity AB's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.28 to 39.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #747 out of 1190 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 62.8%.
Is Essity AB's EV-to-FCF too high?
Essity AB's current EV-to-FCF of 20.86 is near median its 10-year median of 21.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.28 to a high of 39.42. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.66. Essity AB's value of 20.86 is 33.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #747 out of 1190 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Essity AB has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Essity AB's EV-to-FCF compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Essity AB ranks #747 out of 1190 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Essity AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.66. Essity AB's value of 20.86 is 33.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Essity AB's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.28 to 39.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.62 vs. the industry median of 15.66, Essity AB 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 15.66, 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. Essity AB's current EV-to-FCF of 20.86 is 33.2% 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 Essity AB and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Essity AB's current EV-to-FCF is 20.86, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Essity AB stock overvalued right now?
Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) has a current EV-to-FCF of 20.86. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN496.09, compared to a current price of MXN501.28 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 20.86, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.62 and 33.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 15.66. Essity AB's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN), the current EV-to-FCF is 20.86 as of Jun. 25, 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 Essity AB (MEX:ESSITYBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Essity AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN501.28 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN496.09.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ESSITYBN:
EV-to-FCF: 20.86 (near median its 10-year median of 21.62)
GF Value™: MXN496.09 vs. price of MXN501.28 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.2% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#747 of 1190)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ESSITYBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Essity is a health and hygiene company spun out of Svenska Cellulosa in June 2017. Essity's products span the feminine care, baby care, toilet paper, facial tissue, and wet wipes categories, as well as hand soap, hand sanitizers, and tissue dispensers for institutional customers. Essity also offers medical solutions in the form of wound care, orthopedics, and compression therapy, accounting for around 8% of net sales. Essity operates in 150 markets and generates 61% of its revenue in Europe.
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