PFODF (Premier Foods) EBIT: $277 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


PFODF Premier Foods PLC PFODF
83 GF Score
Price $2.42
GF Value $2.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Premier Foods EBIT?

Premier Foods PFODF 83 EBIT is $277 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PFODF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Premier Foods's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $174 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $277 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Premier Foods's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.62%. Premier Foods's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 117.68%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Premier Foods's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.21%.


Premier Foods  (OTCPK:PFODF) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Premier Foods's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Sep. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=340.266 * ( 1 - 24.22% )/( (2463.514 + 2896)/ 2 )
=257.8535748/2679.757
=9.62 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2983.919 - 374.054 - ( 172.162 - max(0, 385.946 - 532.297+172.162))
=2463.514

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Premier Foods's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Sep. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=348.8/( ( (288.243 + max(-24.325, 0)) + (304.533 + max(-98.266, 0)) )/ 2 )
=348.8/( ( 288.243 + 304.533 )/ 2 )
=348.8/296.388
=117.68 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(161.216 + 197.973 + 0.94600000000003) - (374.054 + 0 + 10.406)
=-24.325

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(90.933 + 157.067 + 56.8) - (280.4 + 0 + 122.666)
=-98.266

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Premier Foods's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=276.968/2471.108
=11.21 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Premier Foods EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Premier Foods's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

Premier Foods Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EBIT
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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
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PFODF vs KHC, GIS: EBIT Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Premier Foods's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Premier Foods EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT 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 $277 Mil.

* 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $277 Mil mean?
Premier Foods (PFODF) has a EBIT of $277 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Premier Foods.
Is Premier Foods' EBIT too high?
Premier Foods' current EBIT is $277 Mil. Overall, Premier Foods has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Foods' EBIT compare to KHC and GIS?
Premier Foods' EBIT of $277 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good EBIT depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Premier Foods. Premier Foods's current EBIT is $277 Mil. 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 (PFODF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.41, compared to a current price of $2.42 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $277 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Foods (PFODF), the current EBIT is $277 Mil 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 (PFODF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $2.42 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.41. GuruFocus considers Premier Foods to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PFODF:

  • EBIT: $277 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.41 vs. price of $2.42 (0.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PFODF 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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