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PZ Cussons PLC(PZC)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward43Moderate
Risk56Medium-High
📊75%Data
Thin -1% profit margin · 4.4% dividend yield
PZC
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PZ Cussons PLC | Consumer Defensive
Value Trap
Market Cap:334.18M
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Reward Rating
43
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
56
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 116p.

What is PZ Cussons PLC?

PZ Cussons plc manufactures, distributes, markets, and sells baby, beauty, and hygiene products in Europe, the Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa.

PZC · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

PZC stands out on valuation and volatility, but watch the growth signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

PZC · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Valuation87/100

    P/E 10.5× · PEG 0.70

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

Watchouts 4

  • Growth29/100

    Revenue -4.7% CAGR

  • Profitability30/100

    -1% net margin · 1% ROE

  • Balance sheet30/100

    Interest covered 2.6×

  • Cash flow35/100

    3% free-cash-flow margin

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is PZ Cussons PLC?

PZ Cussons plc manufactures, distributes, markets, and sells baby, beauty, and hygiene products in Europe, the Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa. The company offers toiletries, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, edible oils, fats and spreads, nutritional products, shampoos, body washes, toothpastes, toothbrushes, skin and hair care products, food pouches, cereals, snacks, flavors, and fragrances; beauty soaps, lotions, wipes, creams, shower gels, foam-bursts, bar soaps, deodorants, bath infusions, handwashes, and conditioners; ointments; dishwashing liquids, tablets, gels, capsules, rinse aids, liquid detergents, laundry soaps, and laundry solutions; and cooking and vegetable oils. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 334.18M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (43)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
Market Cap334.18M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield4.43%
52 Week High92.1
52 Week Low63.754
Last AnnualMay
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding420M
No. of Employees2,500
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.588
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.pzcussons.com
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