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PZ Cussons plc (PZC.XLON) Quality Score

PZC.XLON
Quality53

Growth is the primary weakness (avg 0/100). Valuation is the relative bright spot.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
80/100
21.1x

20–25x range, moderate premium

Cash Flow Multiple
90/100
17.6x

Under 20x cash flow, well covered

Revenue Growth
0/100
-6.2%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Cash Flow Growth
0/100
-17.8%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
60/100
0.7%

Mild dilution under 2%

Margin Trend
100/100
+4.2pp

Expanded 3+pp, strong improvement

Capital Structure
40/100
£38M

Net debt/FCF of 1.6x, somewhat elevated

2023
£257M
£264M
2024
£51M
£179M
2025
£45M
£172M
2026
£52M
£90M
Return on Capital
60/100
10.1%

10–15%, respectable returns

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PZ Cussons (PZC.XLON) quality: score, margins and returns

PZ Cussons (PZC.XLON) scores 53/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a mixed business), a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 13.3% operating margins and 10.1% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is PZ Cussons (PZC.XLON) a high-quality business?+

PZ Cussons scores 53 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a mixed business on these measures. Recent figures include a 13.3% operating margin and a 10.1% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does PZ Cussons's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from PZC.XLON's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where PZ Cussons scores well and where it falls behind.

What is PZ Cussons's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

PZ Cussons earns about 10.1% on its invested capital, which is solid. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to PZC.XLON's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is PZ Cussons?+

PZ Cussons runs an operating margin of about 13.3% and a net margin of about 5.2%. Revenue has grown at roughly -2.2% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

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