Premier Group (JSE:PMR) Book Value per Share: R73.68 (As of Mar. 2026)

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JSE:PMR Premier Group Ltd JSE:PMR
59 GF Score
Price R179.70
GF Value R152.56
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Premier Group Book Value per Share?

Premier Group JSE:PMR +0.54% 59 Book Value per Share is R73.68 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMR with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R152.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Premier Group's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R73.68.

During the past 12 months, Premier Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 85.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 43.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the book value growth rate using book value per share data.

During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Premier Group was 43.70% per year. The lowest was 43.70% per year. And the median was 43.70% per year.

Premier Group's current price is R179.70. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R73.68. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Premier Group is 2.44.

During the past 5 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Premier Group was 4.68. The lowest was 1.83. And the median was 2.65.

Good Sign:

Premier Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=2.44) is close to 2-year low of 2.2.


Premier Group  (JSE:PMR) Book Value per Share Explanation

Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.

For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.


Premier Group Book Value per Share Related Terms


Premier Group Book Value per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Premier Group's Book Value per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Premier Group Book Value per Share Chart

Premier Group Annual Data
Trend Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Book Value per Share
-0.11 24.84 32.47 39.71 73.68

Premier Group Semi-Annual Data
Mar22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Book Value per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial 32.47 34.15 39.71 42.33 73.68

JSE:PMR vs KR, SFM: Book Value per Share Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Premier Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Premier Group PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Premier Group's PB Ratio falls into.


JSE:PMR
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Premier Group Book Value per Share Calculation

Premier Group's Book Value Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(12,266-0)/166
=73.68

Premier Group's Book Value Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Book Value Per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(12,266-0)/166
=73.68

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Theoretically it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated. Total Stockholders Equity is a balance sheet item and equal to Total Assets less Total Liabilities of the company.

Book value may include intangible items which may come from the company's past acquisitions. Book value less intangibles is called Tangible Book.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Book Value per Share →
What does a Book Value per Share of R73.68 mean?
Premier Group (JSE:PMR) has a Book Value per Share of R73.68 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors.
Is Premier Group's Book Value per Share too high?
Premier Group's current Book Value per Share is R73.68. Overall, Premier Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Group's Book Value per Share compare to KR and SFM?
Premier Group's Book Value per Share of R73.68 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors. Premier Group's current Book Value per Share is R73.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Group (JSE:PMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R152.56, compared to a current price of R179.70 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is R73.68. Premier Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Group (JSE:PMR), the current Book Value per Share is R73.68 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Premier Group (JSE:PMR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Group stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R179.70 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R152.56. GuruFocus considers Premier Group to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:PMR:

  • Book Value per Share: R73.68
  • GF Value™: R152.56 vs. price of R179.70 (17.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:PMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Premier Group Business Description

Address Maxwell Office Park, Building 5, Magwa Crescent West, Isando, ZAF, 1600
Premier Group Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of staple milling and baking products, confectionery and home and personal care (HPC) products. The company is organized into two segments Millbake and Groceries and International. It derives maximum revenue from Millbake segment.
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