Premier FoodsLSE:PFD +1.37%83 PB Ratio is 1.26 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 0.62. 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 1,896 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Premier Foods ranks better than 53.01% 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 (2026-06-27), Premier Foods's share price is £2.068. Premier Foods's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £1.64. Hence, Premier Foods's PB Ratio of today is 1.26.
Warning Sign:
Premier Foods PLC stock PB Ratio (=1.21) is close to 10-year high of 1.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Foods's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PFD'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13 Med: 0.62 Max: 1.28
Current: 1.27
During the past 13 years, Premier Foods's highest PB Ratio was 1.28. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.62.
LSE:PFD's PB Ratio is ranked better than 53.01% of 1896
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 1.33
vs LSE:PFD: 1.27
During the past 12 months, Premier Foods's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Premier Foods was 184.60% per year. The lowest was -73.70% per year. And the median was -0.50% 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 Foods PB Ratio Related Terms
Premier Foods PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Foods'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 Packaged Foods subindustry, Premier Foods'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 Foods PB Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods'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 Foods'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 Foods (LSE:PFD) has a PB Ratio of 1.26 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. This is 103% above median its historical median of 0.62. Over the past decade, Premier Foods' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #891 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 47%.
Is Premier Foods' PB Ratio too high?
Premier Foods' current PB Ratio of 1.26 is 103% above median its 10-year median of 0.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 1.28. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Premier Foods' value of 1.26 is 5.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #891 out of 1896 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' PB Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #891 out of 1896 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Premier Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.33. Premier Foods' value of 1.26 is 5.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Premier Foods' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 1.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Premier Foods has consistently been below 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median PB Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 1.33, based on 1,896 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 Foods's current PB Ratio of 1.26 is 5.3% below 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 Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Foods's current PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 0.62. 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 PB Ratio is 1.26, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 5.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 1.33. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Foods (LSE:PFD), the current PB Ratio is 1.26 as of Jun. 27, 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:
PB Ratio: 1.26 (103% above median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: £1.85 vs. price of £2.07 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#891 of 1896)
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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