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Premier Foods LSE:PFD Stock Report

Last Price

UK£1.91

Market Cap

UK£1.6b

7D

0.8%

1Y

41.4%

Updated

18 Dec, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

PFD Stock Overview

Manufactures and distributes branded and own label food products in the United Kingdom, other European countries, and internationally. More details

PFD fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth1/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends0/6

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Premier Foods plc Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Premier Foods
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUK£1.91
52 Week HighUK£1.98
52 Week LowUK£1.30
Beta1.09
1 Month Change5.07%
3 Month Change3.93%
1 Year Change41.39%
3 Year Change75.18%
5 Year Change393.14%
Change since IPO-91.30%

Recent News & Updates

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Premier Foods (LON:PFD)

Oct 16
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Premier Foods (LON:PFD)

Recent updates

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Premier Foods (LON:PFD)

Oct 16
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Premier Foods (LON:PFD)

Why Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) Could Be Worth Watching

Sep 18
Why Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) Could Be Worth Watching

Here's Why We Think Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Aug 16
Here's Why We Think Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Benign Growth For Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) Underpins Its Share Price

Aug 01
Benign Growth For Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) Underpins Its Share Price

We Think Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jun 28
We Think Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Is Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) Trading At A 49% Discount?

May 22
Is Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) Trading At A 49% Discount?

When Should You Buy Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD)?

May 09
When Should You Buy Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD)?

Benign Growth For Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) Underpins Its Share Price

Apr 23
Benign Growth For Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) Underpins Its Share Price

Do Premier Foods' (LON:PFD) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Mar 07
Do Premier Foods' (LON:PFD) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

At UK£1.38, Is It Time To Put Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) On Your Watch List?

Feb 03
At UK£1.38, Is It Time To Put Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) On Your Watch List?

Returns At Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Are On The Way Up

Jan 19
Returns At Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Are On The Way Up

Should You Be Adding Premier Foods (LON:PFD) To Your Watchlist Today?

Nov 03
Should You Be Adding Premier Foods (LON:PFD) To Your Watchlist Today?

Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Sep 29
Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

With EPS Growth And More, Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Makes An Interesting Case

Aug 03
With EPS Growth And More, Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Makes An Interesting Case

The Return Trends At Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Look Promising

Jun 27
The Return Trends At Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Look Promising

Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

May 29
Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Should You Investigate Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) At UK£1.24?

Apr 20
Should You Investigate Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD) At UK£1.24?

Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Mar 08
Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Does Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Jan 07
Does Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD)?

Sep 13
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD)?

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Premier Foods (LON:PFD)

Aug 24
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Premier Foods (LON:PFD)

Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Jul 24
Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Premier Foods plc Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

May 21
Premier Foods plc Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

We Think Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Mar 27
We Think Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD)?

Mar 05
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD)?

Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Jan 20
Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

We Think Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

Dec 21
We Think Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt

When Should You Buy Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD)?

Nov 18
When Should You Buy Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD)?

Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Oct 22
Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD)?

Aug 20
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Premier Foods plc (LON:PFD)?

Is Premier Foods (LON:PFD) A Risky Investment?

Jul 20
Is Premier Foods (LON:PFD) A Risky Investment?

Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

May 31
Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

What Is Premier Foods plc's (LON:PFD) Share Price Doing?

Apr 19
What Is Premier Foods plc's (LON:PFD) Share Price Doing?

Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Shareholders Have Enjoyed A Whopping 339% Share Price Gain

Mar 15
Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Shareholders Have Enjoyed A Whopping 339% Share Price Gain

Will Premier Foods' (LON:PFD) Growth In ROCE Persist?

Feb 16
Will Premier Foods' (LON:PFD) Growth In ROCE Persist?

Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Jan 26
Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Are Premier Foods's (LON:PFD) Statutory Earnings A Good Reflection Of Its Earnings Potential?

Jan 08
Are Premier Foods's (LON:PFD) Statutory Earnings A Good Reflection Of Its Earnings Potential?

What Does Premier Foods plc's (LON:PFD) Share Price Indicate?

Dec 21
What Does Premier Foods plc's (LON:PFD) Share Price Indicate?

Announcing: Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Stock Increased An Energizing 135% In The Last Five Years

Dec 02
Announcing: Premier Foods (LON:PFD) Stock Increased An Energizing 135% In The Last Five Years

Shareholder Returns

PFDGB FoodGB Market
7D0.8%-4.0%-1.4%
1Y41.4%0.9%4.6%

Return vs Industry: PFD exceeded the UK Food industry which returned 0.9% over the past year.

Return vs Market: PFD exceeded the UK Market which returned 4.6% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is PFD's price volatile compared to industry and market?
PFD volatility
PFD Average Weekly Movement2.6%
Food Industry Average Movement3.8%
Market Average Movement4.9%
10% most volatile stocks in GB Market10.3%
10% least volatile stocks in GB Market2.6%

Stable Share Price: PFD has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.

Volatility Over Time: PFD's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19754,000Alex Whitehousewww.premierfoods.co.uk

Premier Foods plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes branded and own label food products in the United Kingdom, other European countries, and internationally. The company operates through two segments: Grocery and Sweet Treats. It offers a portfolio of product categories, including flavorings and vseasonings under the Bisto, OXO, Paxo, and Saxa brands; cooking sauces and accompaniments under the Sharwood’s, Loyd Grossman, Spice Tailor and Homepride brands; quick meals, snacks, and soups under the Batchelors and Smash brands; ambient desserts under the Ambrosia, Bird’s, and Angel Delight brands; and ambient cakes under the Mr Kipling and Cadbury brands.

Premier Foods plc Fundamentals Summary

How do Premier Foods's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
PFD fundamental statistics
Market capUK£1.63b
Earnings (TTM)UK£109.30m
Revenue (TTM)UK£1.14b

15.1x

P/E Ratio

1.4x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
PFD income statement (TTM)
RevenueUK£1.14b
Cost of RevenueUK£716.00m
Gross ProfitUK£428.40m
Other ExpensesUK£319.10m
EarningsUK£109.30m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 28, 2024

Next Earnings Date

May 15, 2025

Earnings per share (EPS)0.13
Gross Margin37.43%
Net Profit Margin9.55%
Debt/Equity Ratio23.2%

How did PFD perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

0.8%

Current Dividend Yield

14%

Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/18 18:38
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/18 00:00
Earnings2024/09/28
Annual Earnings2024/03/30

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more here.

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Analyst Sources

Premier Foods plc is covered by 27 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Patrick FolanBarclays
Corinne MailletBarclays
Jeffrey StentBNP Paribas Exane