Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) Cash Conversion Cycle: -14.62 (As of Mar. 2026)


LSE:PFD Premier Foods PLC LSE:PFD
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Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Premier Foods Cash Conversion Cycle?

Premier Foods LSE:PFD +1.37% 83 Cash Conversion Cycle is -14.62 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PFD with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness. It equals Days Sales Outstanding + Days Inventory - Days Payable.

Premier Foods's Days Sales Outstanding for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.41.
Premier Foods's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.43.
Premier Foods's Days Payable for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 100.46.
Therefore, Premier Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was -14.62.


Premier Foods  (LSE:PFD) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation

Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.


Be Aware

CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.

The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.


Premier Foods Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms


Premier Foods Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Premier Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Foods Cash Conversion Cycle Chart

Premier Foods Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -12.74 -5.25 0.49 3.74 1.06

Premier Foods Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Cash Conversion Cycle Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -19.13 -23.95 -20.94 -12.68 -14.62

LSE:PFD vs KHC, GIS: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Premier Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Foods Cash Conversion Cycle vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.


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Premier Foods Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation

Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.

Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.

Premier Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding +Days Inventory-Days Payable
=22.28+55.54-76.76
=1.06

Premier Foods's Cash Conversion Cycle for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash Conversion Cycle=Days Sales Outstanding+Days Inventory-Days Payable
=25.41+60.43-100.46
=-14.62

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Conversion Cycle →
What does a Cash Conversion Cycle of -14.62 mean?
Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of -14.62 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors.
Is Premier Foods' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Premier Foods' current Cash Conversion Cycle is -14.62. Overall, Premier Foods has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Foods' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to KHC and GIS?
Premier Foods' Cash Conversion Cycle of -14.62 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.38. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 75.38, based on 1,945 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Foods's current Cash Conversion Cycle is -14.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.85, compared to a current price of £2.07 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is -14.62. Premier Foods' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Foods (LSE:PFD), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is -14.62 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 Foods (LSE:PFD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £2.07 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.85. GuruFocus considers Premier Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:PFD:

  • Cash Conversion Cycle: -14.62
  • GF Value™: £1.85 vs. price of £2.07 (11.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Premier Foods Business Description

Address Premier House, Griffiths Way, Centrium Business Park, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, GBR, AL1 2RE
Premier Foods PLC is a food manufacturing company. It manufactures, processes, and distributes food products. The company's operating segments include Grocery, International, and Sweet Treats. The Grocery segment sells savoury ambient food products. The Sweet Treats segment sells sweet ambient food products. It generates maximum revenue from the Grocery segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and also has a presence in Other Europe and Rest of world. The company brands include Ambrosia, Angel Delight, Atora, Batchelors, Be-Ro, Bird's, Bisto, Cadbury, Coffee Compliment, Homepride, and others.
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