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Premier GroupJSE:PMR -0.65%64 EV-to-EBITDA is 13.14 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 8.27. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMR with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R156.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Retail - Defensive companies, Premier Group ranks worse than 72.53% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Premier Group's enterprise value is R31,675 Mil.
Premier Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,411 Mil. Therefore, Premier Group's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 13.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Group's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PMR'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.85 Med: 8.27 Max: 13.14
Current: 13.14
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Premier Group was 13.14. The lowest was 4.85. And the median was 8.27.
JSE:PMR's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 72.53% of 273
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 8.65
vs JSE:PMR: 13.14
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Premier Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Premier Group's share price for today is R175.16.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Premier Group's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R11.242.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Premier Group's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Premier Group's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Group's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Group's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Premier Group's current Enterprise Value is R31,675 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Premier Group's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,411 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.
Premier Group (JSE:PMR) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 13.14 as of Aug. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Premier Group. This is 59% above median its historical median of 8.27. Over the past decade, Premier Group's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.85 to 13.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #198 out of 273 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is Premier Group's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Premier Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.14 is 59% above median its 10-year median of 8.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.85 to a high of 13.14. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.65. Premier Group's value of 13.14 is 51.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #198 out of 273 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Premier Group has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Group's EV-to-EBITDA compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #198 out of 273 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Premier Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.65. Premier Group's value of 13.14 is 51.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Premier Group's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.85 to 13.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.27 vs. the industry median of 8.65, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.65, based on 273 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Premier Group's current EV-to-EBITDA of 13.14 is 51.9% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Premier Group. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Group's current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.14, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 8.27. 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 R156.35, compared to a current price of R175.16 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.14, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 8.27 and 51.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 8.65. Premier Group's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Group (JSE:PMR), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 13.14 as of Aug. 23, 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 R175.16 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of R156.35.
GuruFocus considers Premier Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMR:
EV-to-EBITDA: 13.14 (59% above median its 10-year median of 8.27)
GF Value™: R156.35 vs. price of R175.16 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#198 of 273)
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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