Premier GroupJSE:PMR -0.79%61 EV-to-FCF is 35.19 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 22.27. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMR with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of R145.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 212 Retail - Defensive companies, Premier Group ranks worse than 77.36% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Premier Group's Enterprise Value is R35,203 Mil.
Premier Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,001 Mil. Therefore, Premier Group's EV-to-FCF for today is 35.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Group's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PMR'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.15 Med: 22.27 Max: 46.14
Current: 35.44
During the past 4 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Premier Group was 46.14. The lowest was 10.15. And the median was 22.27.
JSE:PMR's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 77.36% of 212
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.415
vs JSE:PMR: 35.44
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 Group's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Premier Group's share price for today is R194.45.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Premier Group EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Premier Group EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Group's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Group's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Group's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Premier Group's current Enterprise Value is R35,203 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Premier Group's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R1,001 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-FCF of 35.19 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 22.27. Over the past decade, Premier Group's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.15 to 46.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #164 out of 212 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Premier Group's EV-to-FCF too high?
Premier Group's current EV-to-FCF of 35.19 is 58% above median its 10-year median of 22.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.15 to a high of 46.14. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.42. Premier Group's value of 35.19 is 114.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #164 out of 212 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Premier Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Group's EV-to-FCF compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #164 out of 212 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Premier Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.42. Premier Group's value of 35.19 is 114.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Premier Group's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 10.15 to 46.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.27 vs. the industry median of 16.42, 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-FCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.42, based on 212 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Premier Group's current EV-to-FCF of 35.19 is 114.4% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Group's current EV-to-FCF is 35.19, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 22.27. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R145.36, compared to a current price of R194.45 — trading 33.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 35.19, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 22.27 and 114.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.42. Premier Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Group (JSE:PMR), the current EV-to-FCF is 35.19 as of Jul. 07, 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 R194.45 is trading 33.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R145.36.
GuruFocus considers Premier Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMR:
EV-to-FCF: 35.19 (58% above median its 10-year median of 22.27)
GF Value™: R145.36 vs. price of R194.45 (33.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 114.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#164 of 212)
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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