Premier FoodsPFODF 83 Operating Margin % is 18.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 12.91. GuruFocus rates PFODF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Premier Foods ranks better than 88.93% on this metric.
Premier Foods PLC operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Foods's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PFODF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 12.91 Max: 17.08
Current: 17.08
PFODF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 88.93% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 5.26
vs PFODF: 17.08
Premier Foods's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
Premier Foods (OTCPK:PFODF) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
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Premier Foods Operating Margin % Related Terms
Premier Foods Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Foods's Operating 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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Premier Foods's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Foods Operating Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Premier Foods's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 (PFODF) has a Operating Margin % of 18.95% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 12.91. Over the past decade, Premier Foods' Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.55 to 17.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #216 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Premier Foods' Operating Margin % too high?
Premier Foods' current Operating Margin % of 18.95% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 12.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 17.08. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Premier Foods' value of 18.95% is 260.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #216 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Operating Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #216 out of 1951 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Premier Foods in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.26. Premier Foods' value of 18.95% is 260.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Premier Foods' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 0.55 to 17.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.91 vs. the industry median of 5.26, 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 Operating Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Operating Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 5.26, based on 1,951 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Premier Foods's current Operating Margin % of 18.95% is 260.3% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Foods's current Operating Margin % is 18.95%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 12.91. 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 (PFODF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.41, compared to a current price of $2.42 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 18.95%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 12.91 and 260.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 5.26. Premier Foods' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Foods (PFODF), the current Operating Margin % is 18.95% 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 Foods (PFODF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.42 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.41.
GuruFocus considers Premier Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PFODF:
Operating Margin %: 18.95% (47% above median its 10-year median of 12.91)
GF Value™: $2.41 vs. price of $2.42 (0.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 260.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#216 of 1951)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFODF 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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