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Premier GroupJSE:PMR +1.01%61 PB Ratio is 2.52 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 2.65. GuruFocus rates JSE:PMR with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of R146.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Retail - Defensive companies, Premier Group ranks worse than 63.84% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-17), Premier Group's share price is R185.80. Premier Group's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R73.68. Hence, Premier Group's PB Ratio of today is 2.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:PMR'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.83 Med: 2.65 Max: 4.68
Current: 2.52
During the past 5 years, Premier Group's highest PB Ratio was 4.68. The lowest was 1.83. And the median was 2.65.
JSE:PMR's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 63.84% of 307
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs JSE:PMR: 2.52
During the past 12 months, Premier Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 85.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 43.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Premier Group was 43.70% per year. The lowest was 43.70% per year. And the median was 43.70% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Premier Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Premier Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Group's PB 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Premier Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 Group PB Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Group's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Premier Group's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Premier Group (JSE:PMR) has a PB Ratio of 2.52 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.65. Over the past decade, Premier Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.83 to 4.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #196 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Premier Group's PB Ratio too high?
Premier Group's current PB Ratio of 2.52 is near median its 10-year median of 2.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 4.68. The Retail - Defensive industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Premier Group's value of 2.52 is 49.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #196 out of 307 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Premier Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Group's PB Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Premier Group ranks #196 out of 307 companies for PB Ratio. This places Premier Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.69. Premier Group's value of 2.52 is 49.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Premier Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.83 to 4.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.65 vs. the industry median of 1.69, 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 PB Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.69, based on 307 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Premier Group's current PB Ratio of 2.52 is 49.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Premier Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Group's current PB Ratio is 2.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.65. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R146.74, compared to a current price of R185.80 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 2.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.65 and 49.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.69. Premier Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Group (JSE:PMR), the current PB Ratio is 2.52 as of Jul. 17, 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 R185.80 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R146.74.
GuruFocus considers Premier Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:PMR:
PB Ratio: 2.52 (near median its 10-year median of 2.65)
GF Value™: R146.74 vs. price of R185.80 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#196 of 307)
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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