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Premier FoodsLSE:PFD -1.96%83 EV-to-OCF is 9.35 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 14.49. GuruFocus rates LSE:PFD with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,991 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Premier Foods ranks worse than 55.35% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Premier Foods's Enterprise Value is £1,739 Mil.
Premier Foods's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £186 Mil. Therefore, Premier Foods's EV-to-OCF for today is 9.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Foods's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PFD'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.58 Med: 14.49 Max: 24.36
Current: 9.48
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Premier Foods was 24.36. The lowest was 7.58. And the median was 14.49.
LSE:PFD's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 55.35% of 1991
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8
vs LSE:PFD: 9.48
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 £1.905.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Premier Foods EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Premier Foods EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Foods's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Premier Foods's current Enterprise Value is £1,739 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Premier Foods's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £186 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-OCF of 9.35 as of Aug. 04, 2026. This is 35% below median its historical median of 14.49. Over the past decade, Premier Foods' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.58 to 24.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #1102 out of 1991 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Premier Foods' EV-to-OCF too high?
Premier Foods' current EV-to-OCF of 9.35 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 14.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.58 to a high of 24.36. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.00. Premier Foods' value of 9.35 is 16.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #1102 out of 1991 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below 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-OCF compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #1102 out of 1991 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Premier Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.00. Premier Foods' value of 9.35 is 16.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Premier Foods' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.58 to 24.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.49 vs. the industry median of 8.00, Premier Foods 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-OCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.00, based on 1,991 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Premier Foods's current EV-to-OCF of 9.35 is 16.9% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Foods's current EV-to-OCF is 9.35, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 14.49. 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 £1.86, compared to a current price of £1.91 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 9.35, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 14.49 and 16.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.00. Premier Foods' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Foods (LSE:PFD), the current EV-to-OCF is 9.35 as of Aug. 04, 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 £1.91 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.86.
GuruFocus considers Premier Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PFD:
EV-to-OCF: 9.35 (35% below median its 10-year median of 14.49)
GF Value™: £1.86 vs. price of £1.91 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1102 of 1991)
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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