Premier GroupJSE:PMR +0.12%57 EBITDA Margin % is 11.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 11.64. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMR with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R143.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Premier Group ranks better than 79.03% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Premier Group's EBITDA for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,292 Mil. Premier Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was R10,875 Mil. Therefore, Premier Group's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.88%.
Premier Group (JSE:PMR) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Premier Group EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Premier Group EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Group's EBITDA Margin % 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.
JSE:PMR vs KR, SFM, ACI: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Premier Group's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Group's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Group's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (JSE:PMR) has a EBITDA Margin % of 11.88% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.64. Over the past decade, Premier Group's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.22 to 13.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #65 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Premier Group's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Premier Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.88% is near median its 10-year median of 11.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.22 to a high of 13.41. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.08. Premier Group's value of 11.88% is 95.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #65 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Premier Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Group's EBITDA Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #65 out of 310 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Premier Group in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.08. Premier Group's value of 11.88% is 95.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Premier Group's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 10.22 to 13.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.64 vs. the industry median of 6.08, Premier Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 6.08, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Premier Group's current EBITDA Margin % of 11.88% is 95.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Group's current EBITDA Margin % is 11.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.64. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R143.97, compared to a current price of R192.64 — trading 33.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 11.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.64 and 95.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 6.08. Premier Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Group (JSE:PMR), the current EBITDA Margin % is 11.88% 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 R192.64 is trading 33.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R143.97.
GuruFocus considers Premier Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMR:
EBITDA Margin %: 11.88% (near median its 10-year median of 11.64)
GF Value™: R143.97 vs. price of R192.64 (33.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#65 of 310)
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 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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