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
12.94
£0.14
0.42
£0.03
1.54%
Price and volume
Market cap
£1.6B
Beta
0.42
52-week high
£2.17
52-week low
£1.69
Average daily volume
1.6M
Dividend rate
£0.03
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)
12.936
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.388
Price to book
1.12
Price to tangible book (TTM)
3.44
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
13.667
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.32%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.133
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.54%
Forward dividend yield
1.54%
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 outperformed estimates as headline trading profit climbed 6% to £187.8 million for the year ended 29 March, 2025, showing strong growth in its core branded portfolio (Reuters).
The company cut net debt by £92 million year-on-year, bringing its net debt/EBITDA ratio down to 0.7x, further strengthening its balance sheet and financial flexibility (Financial Times).
Premier Foods' strategic push into the US with the Mr Kipling cake brand targets the premium segment, opening up potential for significant new revenues in a new market (Financial Times).
CEO Alex Whitehouse warned of possible price hikes to offset higher input costs. This could face consumer resistance and potentially reduce sales volumes in a price-sensitive market (Reuters).
Management adopted a cautious outlook, pointing to economic uncertainty and rising employment costs, which could weigh on consumer spending and place margins under pressure in FY 2026 (Reuters).
Entering the US market is ambitious and brings execution risks, including cultural and competitive challenges that could threaten the profitability of the Mr Kipling expansion (Financial Times).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Nov 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 November 06, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Premier Food stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Premier Food (PFD) stock is 12.94 as of November 06, 2025.
Does Premier Food stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Premier Food (PFD) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 06, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.028 and the yield is 1.54%. 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.