Premier Food/£PFD
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About Premier Food
Premier Foods PLC, recognized by the ticker PFD, operates within the food manufacturing sector primarily in the UK. Founded in 1975, the company produces a wide variety of branded and own-label products spanning across multiple food categories, which it distributes to both domestic and international markets. Premier Foods is known for its range that includes flavors, seasonings, and other food components essential in various culinary preparations.
Ticker
£PFD
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
4,137
Headquarters
Website
Premier Food Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.6B
13.28
£0.14
0.42
£0.03
1.50%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.6B
Beta
0.42
52-week high
£2.17
52-week low
£1.69
Average daily volume
1.8M
Dividend rate
£0.03
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.51
Quick ratio
1.068
Long term debt to equity
23.107
Total debt to equity
23.239
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
11.93%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.39%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
219.3
Gross margin (TTM)
38.23%
Net profit margin (TTM)
10.87%
Operating margin (TTM)
15.76%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.57%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£280,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.94%
Return on equity (TTM)
9.02%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
13.277
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.425
Price to book
1.15
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.53
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
14.026
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.13%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.133
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.50%
Forward dividend yield
1.50%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
1.01%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
11.02%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.46%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.06%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
17.02%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.41%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
32.64%
What the Analysts think about Premier Food
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Premier Food stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Premier Foods posted a 6% rise in headline trading profit to £187.8 million for the year ending March 29, 2025, beating analyst estimates of £185 million and showing effective operational performance (Reuters).
Net debt fell by £92 million to £143.6 million, reducing the net debt/EBITDA ratio to 0.7×, which supports greater financial flexibility for future investments and returns to shareholders (Premier Foods RNS).
On August 21, 2025, Premier Foods agreed to acquire Merchant Gourmet for £48 million, adding a premium healthy ready-meals brand to its lineup and strengthening its strategy of growth through acquisitions in high-margin categories (Financial Times).
Unseasonably warm weather in Q1 FY26 caused a 2.7% drop in Grocery division sales, highlighting the sensitivity of Premier Foods’ main products to shifts in demand. Group revenue grew just 0.3% year-over-year to £240 million for the quarter ending June 28, 2025 (Reuters).
Finance costs are projected to increase to £23 million–£25 million in FY26 from £18.5 million in FY25 due to refinancing upcoming bonds, which may squeeze profit margins and slow net income growth (Investing.com).
RBC Capital Markets downgraded Premier Foods to “sector perform” in May 2025, noting that the existing share price already factors in recent strategic milestones, restricting further upside as analysts remain cautious on prospects for more acquisitions (Investing.com).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 3 Oct 2025.
Premier Food Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Premier Food Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Premier Food stock?
Premier Food (PFD) has a market cap of £1.6B as of October 28, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Premier Food stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Premier Food (PFD) stock is 13.28 as of October 28, 2025.
Does Premier Food stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Premier Food (PFD) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 28, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.028 and the yield is 1.5%. Premier Food has a payout ratio of 11.93% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Premier Food dividend payment date?
The next Premier Food (PFD) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Premier Food?
Premier Food (PFD) has a beta rating of 0.42. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.