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Premier FoodsLSE:PFD +0.20%84 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 161% above its 10-year median of 5.70. 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 1,994 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Premier Foods ranks better than 84.45% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Premier Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £180 Mil. Premier Foods's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £1,207 Mil. Therefore, Premier Foods's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PFD'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.9 Med: 5.7 Max: 11.1
Current: 11.1
During the past 13 years, Premier Foods's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.10%. The lowest was -2.90%. And the median was 5.70%.
LSE:PFD's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 84.45% of 1994
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.39
vs LSE:PFD: 11.10
Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Premier Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Premier Foods Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Premier Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.88% mean?
Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.88% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. This is 161% above median its historical median of 5.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #310 out of 1994 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Premier Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Premier Foods' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.88% is 161% above median its 10-year median of 5.70. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39. Premier Foods' value of 14.88% is 338.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #310 out of 1994 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 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Foods' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #310 out of 1994 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Premier Foods in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39. Premier Foods' value of 14.88% is 338.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.70 vs. the industry median of 3.39, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.39, based on 1,994 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Premier Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 14.88% is 338.9% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Foods's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.88%, which is 161% above median its own 10-year median of 5.70. 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 £2.00 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.88%, which is 161% above median its 10-year median of 5.70 and 338.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.39. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Foods (LSE:PFD), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 14.88% 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 £2.00 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.85.
GuruFocus considers Premier Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PFD:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 14.88% (161% above median its 10-year median of 5.70)
GF Value™: £1.85 vs. price of £2.00 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 338.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#310 of 1994)
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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