Premier FoodsLSE:PFD +1.37%83 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PFD with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 999 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Premier Foods ranks better than 83.88% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Premier Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PFD'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.18
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Premier Foods was 0.18. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.10.
LSE:PFD's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 83.88% of 999
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs LSE:PFD: 0.18
During the past 12 months, Premier Foods's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 64.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 32.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Premier Foods was 32.60% per year. The lowest was -25.10% per year. And the median was 19.30% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Premier Foods Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Premier Foods Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
LSE:PFD vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Premier Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Premier Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 (LSE:PFD) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. Over the past decade, Premier Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #161 out of 999 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Premier Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Premier Foods' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.18. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #161 out of 999 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #161 out of 999 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Premier Foods in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Historically, Premier Foods' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 0.18 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 999 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Foods's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.85, compared to a current price of £2.07 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Foods (LSE:PFD), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 (LSE:PFD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £2.07 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.85.
GuruFocus considers Premier Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PFD:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £1.85 vs. price of £2.07 (11.8% above fair value)
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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