Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Jan. 2026) — Near Median

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ASX:PMV Premier Investments Ltd ASX:PMV
74 GF Score
Price A$13.47
GF Value A$11.98
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Premier Investments Profitability Rank?

Premier Investments ASX:PMV -1.61% 74 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jan. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:PMV with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of A$11.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Premier Investments has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Premier Investments's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 20.09%. As of today, Premier Investments's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


Premier Investments Profitability Rank Related Terms


ASX:PMV vs TJX, ROST, BURL: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Premier Investments's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Investments Profitability Rank vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Premier Investments's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Premier Investments's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Premier Investments Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Premier Investments has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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 Investments's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jan. 2026 )
=91.237 / 454.216
=20.09 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Premier Investments has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Premier Investments Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Jan. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Premier Investments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Premier Investments' Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00.
Is Premier Investments' Profitability Rank too high?
Premier Investments' current Profitability Rank of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Premier Investments has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Investments' Profitability Rank compare to TJX and ROST?
Premier Investments' Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Premier Investments' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Premier Investments and its competitors. Premier Investments's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Premier Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Investments (ASX:PMV) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$11.98, compared to a current price of A$13.47 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Premier Investments' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Investments (ASX:PMV), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Jan. 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 Investments (ASX:PMV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Premier Investments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$13.47 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$11.98. GuruFocus considers Premier Investments to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:PMV:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: A$11.98 vs. price of A$13.47 (12.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PMV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Premier Investments Business Description

Address 417 St Kilda Road, Level 7, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3004
Premier Investments owns two global retail brands. While Smiggle has been operating outside of its core Australian and New Zealand markets for many years, the more prolific fashion brand Peter Alexander only recently entered the United Kingdom. The unique Smiggle brand retails children's stationery in Australia and overseas markets. Premier materially restructured in 2025, merging its five core apparel brands with department store Myer. It distributed its Myer equity stake to its shareholders with an in-specie capital reduction and dividend.Premier is also a significant shareholder in Australia-listed Breville Group.
74GF Score

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