PZ Cussons PLC (GB:PZC)
LSE:PZC
PZC Stock Chart & Stats
72.30 p
-0.60 p(-0.75%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
72.30 p
-0.60 p(-0.75%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range65.09 p - 92.10 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume43.53K
Average Volume (3M)1.09M
Market Cap
£332.66M
Enterprise Value451.26M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£49.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£159.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.3
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Sep 23, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.04
Shares Outstanding428,724,950
10 Day Avg. Volume597,987
30 Day Avg. Volume1,088,669
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.70
Price to Book (P/B)1.67
Price to Sales (P/S)0.71
P/FCF Ratio22.09
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)£545.78M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Broad-based Revenue GrowthSustained, broad-based LFL growth across all three reporting regions and multiple lead markets indicates diversified revenue drivers. This reduces single-market concentration risk, supports repeat-purchase cash flows for staples categories, and underpins durable top-line resilience over the medium term.
Deleveraging And Stronger Balance SheetMaterial disposal proceeds and subsequent debt reduction significantly improve financial flexibility. Lower leverage (pro‑forma <1x) reduces refinancing and solvency risk, enabling funded marketing, capex, and M&A optionality while strengthening resilience to emerging-market currency shocks.
Margin Improvement And Cost SavingsMeaningful operating profit and margin expansion, coupled with targeted £5–10m cost savings, suggest durable margin levers from overhead reduction and efficiency. These structural improvements support sustainable operating cash generation and provide room to reinvest behind brands without permanently eroding margins.
Bears Say
Weak Cash-flow QualityDeclining free cash flow growth and a low operating cash flow to net income ratio signal constrained cash conversion from profits. This reduces capacity to fund organic growth, marketing, or dividend increases from operations alone and raises dependence on asset disposals for balance-sheet fixes.
Persistent Profitability WeaknessA negative net margin and modest operating margins point to structural profitability pressure after overheads, taxes, and minority leakage. Even with gross margin at ~40%, the inability to translate sales into consistent net profits undermines ROE and constrains retained earnings for reinvestment over the medium term.
FX And Emerging-market ExposureMaterial earnings sensitivity to currency revaluations and heavy exposure to Nigeria and other emerging markets creates recurring volatility. FX-driven swings, tax normalization and minority interest leakage can materially distort operational performance and make earnings less predictable over the medium term.
PZ Cussons News
PZC FAQ
What was PZ Cussons PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
PZ Cussons PLC lowest share price was 65.09 p and its highest was 92.10 p in the past 12 months.
What is PZ Cussons PLC’s market cap?
PZ Cussons PLC’s market cap is £332.66M.
When is PZ Cussons PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
PZ Cussons PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 23, 2026 which is in 169 days.
How were PZ Cussons PLC’s earnings last quarter?
PZ Cussons PLC released its earnings results on Feb 11, 2026. The company reported 0.044 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.044 p.
Is PZ Cussons PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts PZ Cussons PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does PZ Cussons PLC pay dividends?
PZ Cussons PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 2.1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.82%. See more information on PZ Cussons PLC dividends here
What is PZ Cussons PLC’s EPS estimate?
PZ Cussons PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does PZ Cussons PLC have?
PZ Cussons PLC has 428,724,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to PZ Cussons PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
PZ Cussons PLC reported an EPS of 0.044 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.721%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of PZ Cussons PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:PZC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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PZ Cussons Stock Smart Score
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Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £80.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.02%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.33%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
PZ Cussons PLC
PZ Cussons Plc manufactures, distributes, markets, and sells baby, beauty, and hygiene products in Europe, the Americas, the Asia Pacific, and Africa. It offers toiletries, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, fats and spreads, nutritional products, shampoos, body washes, toothpastes, toothbrushes, skin and hair care, food pouches, cereals, snacks, flavors, and fragrances; beauty soaps, lotions, wipes, creams, shower gels, foam-bursts, bar soaps, deodorants, bath infusions, handwashes, and conditioners; dishwashing liquids, dishwasher tablets, dishwasher gels, dishwasher capsules, rinse aids, liquid detergents, laundry soaps, and laundry solutions; and cooking and vegetable oils. The company also provides refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners, washing machines, microwaves, table and standing cookers, generators, stabilizers, TVs, DVDs, and home theatres. It sells its products under the Cussons Kids, Rafferty's Garden, Cussons Baby, St.Tropez, Sanctuary Spa, Fudge Professional, Charles Worthington, Fudge Urban, Venus for You, Carex, Imperial Leather, Original Source, Premier Cool, Joy, Premier Cool, Haier Thermocool, Morning Fresh, Bayley's of Bond Street, Canoe, Zip, Robb, Radiant, Mamador, and Devon King's brand names. The company was formerly known as Paterson Zochonis Plc and changed its name to PZ Cussons Plc in 2002. PZ Cussons Plc was incorporated in 1884 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
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