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
Industry
Food Products
Headquarters
Employees
4,137
ISIN
GB00B7N0K053
Website
Premier Food Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.7B
14.29
£0.14
0.44
£0.02
1.39%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.7B
Beta
0.44
52-week high
£2.17
52-week low
£1.54
Average daily volume
1.1M
Dividend rate
£0.02
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.51
Quick ratio
1.134
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)
14.291
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.533
Price to book
1.21
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.72
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
15.098
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
6.62%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
13.35%
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.86%
Forward dividend yield
1.39%
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 reported a 6% rise in annual trading profit to £187.8 million, surpassing analysts' expectations, driven by strong sales of Mr Kipling and Nissin brands. (reuters.com)
Barclays upgraded Premier Foods' rating to 'Overweight' with a price target of £2.07, citing anticipated benefits from improving UK grocery volumes and the company's strategic initiatives. (investing.com)
Premier Foods reduced its net debt by £51.8 million, highlighting financial discipline and a focus on efficiency through increased infrastructure investment. (nasdaq.com)
Premier Foods' return on capital employed (ROCE) stands at 8.4%, which is below the food industry average of 13%, indicating potential inefficiencies in capital utilization. (simplywall.st)
The company's debt-to-equity ratio is notably high at 25.46, suggesting a significant reliance on debt financing, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment. (marketbeat.com)
Non-branded revenue declined by 10.4% as consumers gravitated toward trusted brands, and the company exited several low-margin contracts, potentially limiting future revenue streams. (investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 9 Jun 2025.
Premier Food Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Premier Food Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Market data provided by CBOE Europe and Deutsche Börse.
Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Jun26
Premier Food
Dividend·Ex-dividend
Jul25
Premier Food
Dividend·Payment
£0.028Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Premier Food stock?
Premier Food (PFD) has a market cap of £1.7B as of June 19, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Premier Food stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Premier Food (PFD) stock is 14.29 as of June 19, 2025.
Does Premier Food stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Premier Food (PFD) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 19, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.01728 and the yield is 1.39%. 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 is scheduled for July 25, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Premier Food?
Premier Food (PFD) has a beta rating of 0.44. 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.