Highlights
- Market Cap
- £1.63B
- Enterprise Value
- £1.84B
- EPS (TTM)
- £0.17
- PE Ratio
- 10.73
- PEG Ratio
- 0.29
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- £1.40B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- £515.50M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- £284.35M
- Year Range
- £1.65 - £2.17
- ROA (TTM)
- 6.88%
- ROE (TTM)
- 10.90%
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Premier Foods PLC, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Different Benchmark Currency
PFD.L is traded in GBp, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to GBp using the latest available exchange rates.
Returns By Period
Premier Foods PLC (PFD.L) has returned 7.07% so far this year and 1.86% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, PFD.L has posted an annualized return of 13.28%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.98%.
Premier Foods PLC
- 1D
- 1.65%
- 1M
- -6.38%
- YTD
- 7.07%
- 6M
- -3.75%
- 1Y
- 1.86%
- 3Y*
- 16.23%
- 5Y*
- 15.86%
- 10Y*
- 13.28%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.61%
- 1M
- -3.22%
- YTD
- -2.82%
- 6M
- -0.72%
- 1Y
- 13.66%
- 3Y*
- 14.01%
- 5Y*
- 11.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.98%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 20, 2004, PFD.L's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Jan 2012 with a return of +106.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -63.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, PFD.L closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 23, 2016 with a return of +70.6%, while the worst single day was Oct 7, 2011 at -42.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.39% | 4.56% | -6.38% | 7.07% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0.11% | -2.13% | 0.11% | 8.26% | 4.42% | -2.77% | -3.31% | -2.18% | 1.80% | -5.00% | -1.97% | -3.47% | -6.69% |
| 2024 | 4.87% | -3.09% | 8.42% | 8.30% | 5.81% | -6.26% | 13.35% | -0.33% | 2.23% | 2.73% | 3.82% | -4.09% | 39.81% |
| 2023 | 3.13% | 1.61% | 7.21% | 2.79% | 6.38% | -3.42% | -0.47% | -2.84% | -2.60% | -2.33% | 9.56% | 5.61% | 26.27% |
| 2022 | 5.55% | -6.95% | 3.83% | -2.63% | 6.67% | -3.73% | 4.32% | -7.56% | -11.43% | 8.71% | 0.77% | 4.02% | -0.77% |
| 2021 | -6.59% | -3.42% | 5.31% | 2.42% | 8.72% | 3.40% | 2.58% | 8.62% | -3.64% | -5.83% | -6.19% | 8.54% | 12.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
Premier Foods PLC has an annualized alpha of -1.97%, beta of 0.33, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 21, 2004.
- This stock participated in 153.18% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.48% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.33 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
- R² of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -1.97%
- Beta
- 0.33
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 51.48%
- Downside Capture
- 153.18%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PFD.L ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Premier Foods PLC (PFD.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| PFD.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.09 | 0.73 | -0.64 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.29 | 1.14 | -0.85 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.03 | 1.18 | -0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.05 | 1.24 | -1.19 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.09 | 4.87 | -4.78 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore PFD.L risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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Dividends
Dividend History
Premier Foods PLC provided a 1.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.03 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.03 | £0.03 | £0.02 | £0.01 | £0.02 | £0.01 |
Dividend yield | 1.52% | 1.62% | 0.92% | 1.06% | 2.21% | 0.89% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Premier Foods PLC. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.03 |
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 |
| 2021 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Premier Foods PLC has a dividend yield of 1.52%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Premier Foods PLC has a payout ratio of 20.83%, which is below the market average. This means Premier Foods PLC returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Premier Foods PLC. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Premier Foods PLC was 98.82%, occurring on Mar 19, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Premier Foods PLC drawdown is 87.41%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -98.82% | Feb 16, 2007 | 3309 | Mar 19, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -17.32% | Jun 24, 2005 | 100 | Nov 11, 2005 | 166 | Jul 12, 2006 | 266 |
| -9.97% | Feb 11, 2005 | 13 | Mar 1, 2005 | 21 | Apr 1, 2005 | 34 |
| -7.46% | Sep 24, 2004 | 24 | Oct 27, 2004 | 15 | Nov 17, 2004 | 39 |
| -6.84% | Nov 7, 2006 | 15 | Nov 27, 2006 | 6 | Dec 5, 2006 | 21 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Premier Foods PLC over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Premier Foods PLC is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PFD.L, comparing it with other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, PFD.L has a P/E ratio of 10.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PFD.L compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. PFD.L currently has a PEG ratio of 0.3. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PFD.L relative to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, PFD.L has a P/S ratio of 1.2. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PFD.L in comparison with other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, PFD.L has a P/B value of 1.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
Income Statement
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