Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) EV-to-FCF: 4.90 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 17% Below Median


NZSE:LIC Livestock Improvement Corp Ltd NZSE:LIC
81 GF Score
Price NZ$1.20
GF Value NZ$1.22
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Livestock Improvement EV-to-FCF?

Livestock Improvement NZSE:LIC 81 EV-to-FCF is 4.90 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 5.91. GuruFocus rates NZSE:LIC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$1.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,187 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Livestock Improvement ranks better than 88.37% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Livestock Improvement's Enterprise Value is NZ$136.5 Mil. Livestock Improvement's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was NZ$27.8 Mil. Therefore, Livestock Improvement's EV-to-FCF for today is 4.90.

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

NZSE:LIC' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.13   Med: 5.91   Max: 12.7
Current: 4.9

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Livestock Improvement was 12.70. The lowest was -6.13. And the median was 5.91.

NZSE:LIC's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
88.37% of 1187 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.75 vs NZSE:LIC: 4.90

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), Livestock Improvement's stock price is NZ$1.20. Livestock Improvement's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was NZ$0.205. Therefore, Livestock Improvement's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 5.85.


Livestock Improvement  (NZSE:LIC) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.20/0.205
=5.85

Livestock Improvement's share price for today is NZ$1.20.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Livestock Improvement's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was NZ$0.205.

* 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.


Livestock Improvement EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Livestock Improvement EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Livestock Improvement'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.

Livestock Improvement EV-to-FCF Chart

Livestock Improvement Annual Data
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EV-to-FCF
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Livestock Improvement Semi-Annual Data
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NZSE:LIC vs ADM, BG, TSN: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Livestock Improvement'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.


Livestock Improvement EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

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

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


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Livestock Improvement EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=136.511/27.835
=4.90

Livestock Improvement's current Enterprise Value is NZ$136.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Livestock Improvement's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was NZ$27.8 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 4.90 mean?
Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) has a EV-to-FCF of 4.90 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Livestock Improvement and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 5.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #138 out of 1187 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Livestock Improvement's EV-to-FCF too high?
Livestock Improvement's current EV-to-FCF of 4.90 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.91. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. Livestock Improvement's value of 4.90 is 68.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #138 out of 1187 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Livestock Improvement has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Livestock Improvement's EV-to-FCF compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Livestock Improvement ranks #138 out of 1187 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Livestock Improvement in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.75. Livestock Improvement's value of 4.90 is 68.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.91 vs. the industry median of 15.75, Livestock Improvement 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 15.75, 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. Livestock Improvement's current EV-to-FCF of 4.90 is 68.9% 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 Livestock Improvement 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. Livestock Improvement's current EV-to-FCF is 4.90, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 5.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Livestock Improvement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$1.22, compared to a current price of NZ$1.20 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 4.90, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.91 and 68.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 15.75. Livestock Improvement's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC), the current EV-to-FCF is 4.90 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 Livestock Improvement (NZSE:LIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Livestock Improvement stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NZ$1.20 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$1.22. GuruFocus considers Livestock Improvement to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NZSE:LIC:

  • EV-to-FCF: 4.90 (17% below median its 10-year median of 5.91)
  • GF Value™: NZ$1.22 vs. price of NZ$1.20 (1.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 68.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#138 of 1187)

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


Livestock Improvement Business Description

Address 605 Ruakura Road, Newstead, Hamilton, NTL, NZL, 3286
Livestock Improvement Corp Ltd is an agri-tech and herd improvement company. The company's operating segments include NZ market genetics; Herd testing; Farm software and international. It generates maximum revenue from the NZ market genetics segment. The NZ market genetics segment provides bovine genetic breeding material and related services, predominately to dairy farmers. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from New Zealand.
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