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PZ Cussons PLC(PZC) Stock Analysis | Consumer Defensive

GBX --+0.00%
Reward42Moderate
Risk34Moderate
75%Data
Thin 4% profit margin · 3.6% dividend yield
Value Trap
Market Cap:436.50M
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Reward Rating
42
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 10% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
34
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

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

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 124p.

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 · moderate risk

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

Based on 88% data coverage

PZC · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Valuation74/100

    P/E 13.1× · PEG 1.63

Watchouts 2

  • Growth29/100

    Rev -6.2% CAGR · earnings -18.4%

  • Profitability36/100

    4% net margin · 12% ROE

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 436.50M, and a P/E ratio of 20.7x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

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)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryHousehold & Personal Products
Market Cap436.50M
P/E Ratio20.72
Dividend Yield3.57%
Beta0.527
Insider Activity
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