PINC (Premier) EV-to-EBITDA: 20.68 (As of Aug. 20, 2026) — 131% Above Median

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PINC Premier Inc PINC
54 GF Score
Price $49.95
GF Value $27.61
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What is Premier EV-to-EBITDA?

Premier PINC +0.16% 54 EV-to-EBITDA is 20.68 as of Aug. 20, 2026, which is 131% above its 10-year median of 8.97. GuruFocus rates PINC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.61. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Premier's enterprise value is $2,616 Mil. Premier's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $126 Mil. Therefore, Premier's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 20.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Premier's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

PINC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.62   Med: 8.97   Max: 20.89
Current: 20.68

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Premier was 20.89. The lowest was 2.62. And the median was 8.97.

PINC's EV-to-EBITDA is not ranked
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 10.72 vs PINC: 20.68

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.

As of today (2026-08-20), Premier's stock price is $49.9548. Premier's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was $-0.270. Therefore, Premier's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


Premier  (NAS:PINC) 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's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=49.9548/-0.270
=At Loss

Premier's share price for today is $49.9548.
Premier's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.270.

* 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).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


Premier EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Premier EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Premier'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.

Premier EV-to-EBITDA Chart

Premier Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
EV-to-EBITDA
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Premier Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 6.30 13.30 7.02 8.62 20.38

PINC vs TXG, HTFL, PRVA: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Health Information Services subindustry, Premier'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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry

For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Premier's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Premier EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

Premier's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=2615.733/126.485
=20.68

Premier's current Enterprise Value is $2,616 Mil.
Premier's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $126 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 EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 20.68 mean?
Premier (PINC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 20.68 as of Aug. 20, 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. This is 131% above median its historical median of 8.97. Over the past decade, Premier's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.62 to 20.89.
Is Premier's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Premier's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.68 is 131% above median its 10-year median of 8.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.62 to a high of 20.89. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.72. Premier's value of 20.68 is 92.9% above this industry median. Overall, Premier has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier's EV-to-EBITDA compare to TXG and HTFL?
Premier's EV-to-EBITDA of 20.68 can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.72. Premier's value of 20.68 is 92.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Premier's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.62 to 20.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.97 vs. the industry median of 10.72, Premier 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 10.72, based on 512 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's current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.68 is 92.9% 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. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 10.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier's current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.68, which is 131% above median its own 10-year median of 8.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier stock overvalued right now?
Premier (PINC) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 20.68. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.61, compared to a current price of $49.95 — trading 80.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.68, which is 131% above median its 10-year median of 8.97 and 92.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 10.72. Premier's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 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 (PINC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 20.68 as of Aug. 20, 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 (PINC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $49.95 is trading 80.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.61.

Key valuation signals for PINC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 20.68 (131% above median its 10-year median of 8.97)
  • GF Value™: $27.61 vs. price of $49.95 (80.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 92.9% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median

No single metric tells the full story. See the PINC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Premier Business Description

Address 13034 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28277
Premier Inc is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based technology-driven healthcare improvement company, uniting an alliance of United States (U.S.) hospitals, health systems, and other providers and organizations to transform healthcare. The company's revenue is all sourced domestically and is reported in two business segments: the supply chain services and the consulting and technology platform of performance services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the supply chain services segment.
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