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Premier FoodsLSE:PFD +1.26%88 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.16 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PFD with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,521 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Premier Foods ranks better than 50.1% on this metric.
Premier Foods's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.10.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.16.
During the past 12 months, Premier Foods's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 28.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, Premier Foods's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 144.80% per year. The lowest was -55.90% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.
Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Premier Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Premier Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
LSE:PFD vs KHC, GIS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Premier Foods's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 Foods PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods's PE Ratio falls into.
Premier Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Premier Foods's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.16
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £0.16 mean?
Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £0.16 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #759 out of 1521 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is Premier Foods' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Premier Foods' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.16. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #759 out of 1521 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Premier Foods has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Foods' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #759 out of 1521 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Premier Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.30, based on 1,521 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Foods's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.16. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.86, compared to a current price of £1.94 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.16. Premier Foods' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Foods (LSE:PFD), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.16 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 £1.94 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.86.
GuruFocus considers Premier Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PFD:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): £0.16
GF Value™: £1.86 vs. price of £1.94 (4% above fair value)
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 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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