WaldencastWALD 35 EV-to-FCF is -22.98 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates WALD with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.48 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,187 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Waldencast ranks worse than 84245.91% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Waldencast's Enterprise Value is $378.7 Mil.
Waldencast's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-16.5 Mil. Therefore, Waldencast's EV-to-FCF for today is -22.98.
The historical rank and industry rank for Waldencast's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
WALD'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -52.55 Med: -12.74 Max: 88.27
Current: -22.98
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Waldencast was 88.27. The lowest was -52.55. And the median was -12.74.
WALD's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1187
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 15.85
vs WALD: -22.98
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.
Waldencast's share price for today is $1.745.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Waldencast's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-2.010.
* 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.
Waldencast EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Waldencast EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waldencast'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, Waldencast'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.
Waldencast EV-to-FCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Waldencast's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waldencast's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Waldencast's current Enterprise Value is $378.7 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Waldencast's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-16.5 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.
Waldencast (WALD) has a EV-to-FCF of -22.98 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Waldencast and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #999999 out of 1187 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.
Is Waldencast's EV-to-FCF too high?
Waldencast's current EV-to-FCF is -22.98. Based on the distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #999999 out of 1187 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Waldencast has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waldencast's EV-to-FCF compare to ACU and NUS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Waldencast ranks #999999 out of 1187 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Waldencast in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.85. 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 15.85, 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. 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 Waldencast and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waldencast's current EV-to-FCF is -22.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waldencast stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast (WALD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.48, compared to a current price of $1.75 — trading 49.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -22.98. Waldencast's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Waldencast (WALD), the current EV-to-FCF is -22.98 as of Jul. 11, 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 Waldencast (WALD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waldencast stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.75 is trading 49.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.48.
GuruFocus considers Waldencast to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WALD:
EV-to-FCF: -22.98
GF Value™: $3.48 vs. price of $1.75 (49.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WALD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waldencast PLC is a beauty and wellness operating platform. The company is organized into two reportable segments namely Obagi Skincare and Milk Makeup. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Obagi Medical segment. The Obagi Medical segment is engaged in developing, marketing, and selling skin health products. The Milk Makeup segment includes developing, marketing, and selling cosmetics, skincare, and other beauty products. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from North America region.
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