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Premier FoodsLSE:PFD +0.59%83 EV-to-EBITDA is 6.73 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 7.72. GuruFocus rates LSE:PFD with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Premier Foods ranks better than 66.93% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Premier Foods's enterprise value is £1,710 Mil.
Premier Foods's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £254 Mil. Therefore, Premier Foods's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Foods's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PFD'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.53 Med: 7.72 Max: 16.34
Current: 6.73
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Premier Foods was 16.34. The lowest was 4.53. And the median was 7.72.
LSE:PFD's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 66.93% of 1642
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.97
vs LSE:PFD: 6.73
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.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
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 Foods's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Premier Foods's share price for today is £1.872.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Premier Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.155.
* 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 Foods'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Premier Foods'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 Foods EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Premier Foods's current Enterprise Value is £1,710 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Premier Foods's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £254 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 Foods (LSE:PFD) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 6.73 as of Jul. 25, 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 Foods. This is 13% below median its historical median of 7.72. Over the past decade, Premier Foods' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.53 to 16.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #543 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 33.1%.
Is Premier Foods' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Premier Foods' current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.73 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.53 to a high of 16.34. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97. Premier Foods' value of 6.73 is 25% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #543 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #543 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Premier Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97. Premier Foods' value of 6.73 is 25% below this benchmark. Historically, Premier Foods' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 4.53 to 16.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.72 vs. the industry median of 8.97, Premier Foods has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.97, based on 1,642 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 Foods's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.73 is 25% below 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 Foods. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Foods's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.73, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 7.72. 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 £1.85, compared to a current price of £1.87 — trading 1.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.73, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.72 and 25% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.97. Premier Foods' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Foods (LSE:PFD), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.73 as of Jul. 25, 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 £1.87 is trading 1.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.85.
GuruFocus considers Premier Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PFD:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.73 (13% below median its 10-year median of 7.72)
GF Value™: £1.85 vs. price of £1.87 (1.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#543 of 1642)
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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