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Premier FoodsLSE:PFD -0.90%84 Receivables Turnover is 5.76 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PFD with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,941 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Premier Foods ranks better than 61.21% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Premier Foods's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £673 Mil. Premier Foods's average Accounts Receivable for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £117 Mil.
Hence, Premier Foods's Receivables Turnover for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.76.
Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Premier Foods Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Premier Foods Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Foods's Receivables Turnover 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: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Premier Foods's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods's Receivables Turnover 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 (LSE:PFD) has a Receivables Turnover of 5.76 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #753 out of 1941 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Premier Foods' Receivables Turnover too high?
Premier Foods' current Receivables Turnover is 5.76. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.35. Premier Foods' value of 5.76 is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #753 out of 1941 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Premier Foods has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Foods' Receivables Turnover compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #753 out of 1941 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Premier Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 9.35. Premier Foods' value of 5.76 is 38.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.35, based on 1,941 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Premier Foods's current Receivables Turnover of 5.76 is 38.4% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 9.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Foods's current Receivables Turnover is 5.76. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.85, compared to a current price of £1.98 — trading 7.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 5.76 and 38.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.35. Premier Foods' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Foods (LSE:PFD), the current Receivables Turnover is 5.76 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 £1.98 is trading 7.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.85.
GuruFocus considers Premier Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PFD:
Receivables Turnover: 5.76
GF Value™: £1.85 vs. price of £1.98 (7.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#753 of 1941)
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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