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Premier FoodsLSE:PFD -0.66%88 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:PFD with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 959 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Premier Foods ranks better than 75.18% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Premier Foods's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Premier Foods's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PFD'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -69.1 Med: -0.7 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, Premier Foods's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%. The lowest was -69.10%. And the median was -0.70%.
LSE:PFD's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 75.18% of 959
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs LSE:PFD: 0.30
Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Premier Foods 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
LSE:PFD vs KHC, GIS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Premier Foods's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Premier Foods's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Premier Foods's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Premier Foods 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 mean?
Premier Foods (LSE:PFD) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Premier Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #238 out of 959 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Premier Foods' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Premier Foods' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #238 out of 959 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 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Premier Foods' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Premier Foods ranks #238 out of 959 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Premier Foods in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Premier Foods and its competitors. Premier Foods's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. 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 £1.86, compared to a current price of £1.94 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Premier Foods' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Premier Foods (LSE:PFD), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 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 £1.94 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.86.
GuruFocus considers Premier Foods to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PFD:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30
GF Value™: £1.86 vs. price of £1.94 (4.4% above fair value)
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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