Premier FoodsLSE:PFD -0.97%84 3-Year RORE % is 7.69 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PFD with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.85 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,829 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Premier Foods ranks better than 51.94% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Premier Foods's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.69%.
The industry rank for Premier Foods's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PFD's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 51.94% of 1829
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 6.01
vs LSE:PFD: 7.69
Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Premier Foods 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Premier Foods 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Premier Foods's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) has a 3-Year RORE % of 7.69 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #879 out of 1829 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Premier Foods' 3-Year RORE % too high?
Premier Foods' current 3-Year RORE % is 7.69. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.01. Premier Foods' value of 7.69 is 28% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #879 out of 1829 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Foods' 3-Year RORE % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #879 out of 1829 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts Premier Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 6.01. Premier Foods' value of 7.69 is 28% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 6.01, based on 1,829 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Premier Foods's current 3-Year RORE % of 7.69 is 28% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Premier Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 6.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Premier Foods's current 3-Year RORE % is 7.69. 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 £2.05 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 7.69 and 28% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 6.01. Premier Foods' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Foods (LSE:PFD), the current 3-Year RORE % is 7.69 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 £2.05 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.85.
GuruFocus considers Premier Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PFD:
3-Year RORE %: 7.69
GF Value™: £1.85 vs. price of £2.05 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#879 of 1829)
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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