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Premier Foods PLC(PFD)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward56Moderate
Risk24Low
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PFD
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Premier Foods PLC | Consumer Defensive
Defensive Anchor
Market Cap:1.65Bn
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Reward Rating
56
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
24
Low
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 235p.

What is Premier Foods PLC?

Premier Foods plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells branded and own label food products in the United Kingdom, other European countries, and internationally.

PFD · Verdict

Solid reward · low risk

PFD scores well on cash flow and volatility with no major weaknesses flagged in the model.

Based on 88% data coverage

PFD · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 4

  • Cash flow82/100

    10% free-cash-flow margin

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Balance sheet75/100

    Interest covered 7.4×

  • Valuation70/100

    P/E 12.6× · PEG 2.75

No major weaknesses flagged.

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Premier Foods PLC?

Premier Foods plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells branded and own label food products in the United Kingdom, other European countries, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Grocery and Sweet Treats. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 1.65B, and a P/E ratio of 12.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (56)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with valuation and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
Market Cap1.65B
P/E Ratio12.76
Dividend Yield1.44%
52 Week High213.466
52 Week Low165.2
Last AnnualMarch
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding862M
No. of Employees4,000
IndustryPackaged Foods
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.592
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.premierfoods.co.uk
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