Premier FoodsPFODF 83 Pretax Margin % is 17.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% above its 10-year median of 11.28. GuruFocus rates PFODF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,951 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Premier Foods ranks better than 84.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Foods's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PFODF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.18 Med: 11.28 Max: 15.47
Current: 15.47
PFODF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 84.62% of 1951
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 4.67
vs PFODF: 15.47
Premier Foods (OTCPK:PFODF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Premier Foods Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Premier Foods Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Foods's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods's Pretax 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 Foods (PFODF) has a Pretax Margin % of 17.60% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 11.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #300 out of 1951 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Premier Foods' Pretax Margin % too high?
Premier Foods' current Pretax Margin % of 17.60% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 11.28. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Premier Foods' value of 17.60% is 276.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #300 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' Pretax Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #300 out of 1951 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Premier Foods in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.67. Premier Foods' value of 17.60% is 276.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.28 vs. the industry median of 4.67, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 4.67, based on 1,951 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Premier Foods's current Pretax Margin % of 17.60% is 276.9% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Foods's current Pretax Margin % is 17.60%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 11.28. 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 $2.16, compared to a current price of $2.42 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 17.60%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 11.28 and 276.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 4.67. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Foods (PFODF), the current Pretax Margin % is 17.60% 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 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 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.16.
GuruFocus considers Premier Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PFODF:
Pretax Margin %: 17.60% (56% above median its 10-year median of 11.28)
GF Value™: $2.16 vs. price of $2.42 (12% above fair value)
Industry Position: 276.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#300 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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