Premier GroupJSE:PMR +1.23%57 OCF Margin % is 13.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 7.98. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMR with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of R143.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Premier Group ranks better than 80.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Group's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PMR'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.77 Med: 7.98 Max: 9.55
Current: 9.55
During the past 4 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Premier Group was 9.55%. The lowest was 5.77%. And the median was 7.98%.
JSE:PMR's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 80.32% of 310
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 4.3
vs JSE:PMR: 9.55
Premier Group OCF Margin % Related Terms
Premier Group OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Group's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Group's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Group's OCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 OCF Margin % of 13.60% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 7.98. Over the past decade, Premier Group's OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.77 to 9.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #61 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Premier Group's OCF Margin % too high?
Premier Group's current OCF Margin % of 13.60% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 7.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.77 to a high of 9.55. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. Premier Group's value of 13.60% is 216.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #61 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Premier Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Group's OCF Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #61 out of 310 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Premier Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. Premier Group's value of 13.60% is 216.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Premier Group's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.77 to 9.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.98 vs. the industry median of 4.30, 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 OCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 4.30, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Premier Group's current OCF Margin % of 13.60% is 216.3% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Group's current OCF Margin % is 13.60%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 7.98. 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 R143.97, compared to a current price of R195.00 — trading 35.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 13.60%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 7.98 and 216.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 4.30. Premier Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Group (JSE:PMR), the current OCF Margin % is 13.60% as of Mar. 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 R195.00 is trading 35.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of R143.97.
GuruFocus considers Premier Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMR:
OCF Margin %: 13.60% (70% above median its 10-year median of 7.98)
GF Value™: R143.97 vs. price of R195.00 (35.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 216.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#61 of 310)
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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