BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) EV-to-FCF: 31.33 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 68% Above Median

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NSA:BUAFOODS BUA Foods PLC NSA:BUAFOODS
91 GF Score
Price ₦760.60
GF Value ₦584.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is BUA Foods EV-to-FCF?

BUA Foods NSA:BUAFOODS 91 EV-to-FCF is 31.33 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 18.63. GuruFocus rates NSA:BUAFOODS with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₦584.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,179 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, BUA Foods ranks worse than 73.96% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, BUA Foods's Enterprise Value is ₦13,884,567 Mil. BUA Foods's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦443,152 Mil. Therefore, BUA Foods's EV-to-FCF for today is 31.33.

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

NSA:BUAFOODS' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -462.06   Med: 18.63   Max: 1618.57
Current: 31.33

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of BUA Foods was 1618.57. The lowest was -462.06. And the median was 18.63.

NSA:BUAFOODS's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
73.96% of 1179 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 16.1 vs NSA:BUAFOODS: 31.33

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 (2026-08-16), BUA Foods's stock price is ₦760.60. BUA Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₦30.700. Therefore, BUA Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 24.78.


BUA Foods  (NSA:BUAFOODS) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=760.60/30.700
=24.78

BUA Foods's share price for today is ₦760.60.
BUA Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₦30.700.

* 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.


BUA Foods EV-to-FCF Related Terms


BUA Foods EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BUA Foods'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.

BUA Foods EV-to-FCF Chart

BUA Foods Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 12.42 -21.38 15.27 38.53

BUA Foods Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 26.68 27.01 38.53 40.88 38.58

NSA:BUAFOODS vs KHC, GIS, HRL: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, BUA Foods'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.


BUA Foods EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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BUA Foods EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=13884567.205/443152.251
=31.33

BUA Foods's current Enterprise Value is ₦13,884,567 Mil.
BUA Foods's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₦443,152 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 31.33 mean?
BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) has a EV-to-FCF of 31.33 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on BUA Foods and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 18.63. According to the industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #872 out of 1179 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is BUA Foods' EV-to-FCF too high?
BUA Foods' current EV-to-FCF of 31.33 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 18.63. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.10. BUA Foods' value of 31.33 is 94.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #872 out of 1179 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BUA Foods has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BUA Foods' EV-to-FCF compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, BUA Foods ranks #872 out of 1179 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places BUA Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.10. BUA Foods' value of 31.33 is 94.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.63 vs. the industry median of 16.10, BUA Foods 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 16.10, based on 1,179 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. BUA Foods's current EV-to-FCF of 31.33 is 94.6% 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 BUA Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BUA Foods's current EV-to-FCF is 31.33, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 18.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BUA Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦584.56, compared to a current price of ₦760.60 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 31.33, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 18.63 and 94.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 16.10. BUA Foods' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS), the current EV-to-FCF is 31.33 as of Aug. 16, 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 BUA Foods (NSA:BUAFOODS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BUA Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₦760.60 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦584.56. GuruFocus considers BUA Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for NSA:BUAFOODS:

  • EV-to-FCF: 31.33 (68% above median its 10-year median of 18.63)
  • GF Value™: ₦584.56 vs. price of ₦760.60 (30.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#872 of 1179)

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


BUA Foods Business Description

Address Churchgate Street, 3rd Floor BUA Towers, PC 32, P.O.Box 70106, Victoria Island, Lagos, NGA
BUA Foods PLC is involved in the food and fast-moving consumer goods business which processes, manufactures, and distributes food as well as packaged food. The company's business operations comprise five divisions, including Sugar, Flour, Pasta, Rice, and Edible Oils. It has four segments Flour segment, Sugar segment, Pasta segment, and Others. Maximum revenue is from sales of Flour.
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