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PZ Cussons PLC(PZC) Stock Analysis | Consumer Defensive

GBX --+0.00%
Reward42Moderate
Risk34Moderate
75%Data
Thin 4% profit margin · 3.9% dividend yield
GBX —+0.00 (+0.00%) Previous close · LSE
Market cap 406.04M
Reward Ratingⓘ42 Moderate reward assessment · 75% data coverage
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Risk Ratingⓘ34 Moderate risk assessment
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Market Performance

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

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.

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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 406.04M, and a P/E ratio of 19.3x.

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Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (42)

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Company Information
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
Market Cap406.04M
Beta0.517
Insider Activity
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