Premier Foods PLC (PFD) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Premier Foods PLC (PFD) has net assets worth GBX1.39 Billion GBX (≈ $169.54K USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX2.21 Billion ≈ $268.66K USD) and total liabilities (GBX814.70 Million ≈ $99.13K USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check PFD goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX1.39 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 63.1% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | 21.83% |
| 10-Year Change | 69.95% |
| Growth Volatility | 669.13 |
Premier Foods PLC - Net Assets Trend (2001–2025)
This chart illustrates how Premier Foods PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See PFD cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Premier Foods PLC (2001–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Premier Foods PLC from 2001 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see PFD market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX1.44 Billion ≈ $175.45K |
+8.67% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX1.33 Billion ≈ $161.45K |
-5.63% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX1.41 Billion ≈ $171.07K |
-6.70% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX1.51 Billion ≈ $183.35K |
+27.31% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX1.18 Billion ≈ $144.01K |
-29.55% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX1.68 Billion ≈ $204.41K |
+74.49% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX962.80 Million ≈ $117.14K |
+1.42% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX949.30 Million ≈ $115.50K |
+19.74% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX792.80 Million ≈ $96.46K |
-6.56% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX848.50 Million ≈ $103.24K |
+57.07% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX540.20 Million ≈ $65.73K |
+2917.88% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX17.90 Million ≈ $2.18K |
-95.58% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX404.90 Million ≈ $49.26K |
-29.30% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX572.70 Million ≈ $69.68K |
-42.12% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX989.50 Million ≈ $120.39K |
-7.08% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX1.06 Billion ≈ $129.57K |
+7.37% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX991.80 Million ≈ $120.67K |
-32.08% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX1.46 Billion ≈ $177.68K |
+216.77% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX461.00 Million ≈ $56.09K |
+2661.11% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX-18.00 Million ≈ $-2.19K |
+65.32% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX-51.90 Million ≈ $-6.31K |
+83.62% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX-316.80 Million ≈ $-38.55K |
+3.62% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX-328.70 Million ≈ $-39.99K |
-82.41% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX-180.20 Million ≈ $-21.93K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Premier Foods PLC's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 123200000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX1.01 Billion | 70.04% |
| Common Stock | GBX86.90 Million | 6.03% |
| Other Components | GBX345.10 Million | 23.93% |
| Total Equity | GBX1.44 Billion | 100.00% |
Premier Foods PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Premier Foods PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
PIL ITALICA LIFESTYLE LIMITED
NSE:PILITA
|
$20.76 Million |
|
Yonga Mobilya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
IS:YONGA
|
$20.77 Million |
|
Rubicon Organics Inc
V:ROMJ
|
$20.78 Million |
|
DF Deutsche Forfait AG
XETRA:DFTK
|
$20.80 Million |
|
Milestone Scientific
NYSE MKT:MLSS
|
$20.76 Million |
|
Hansol Homedec
KO:025750
|
$20.75 Million |
|
Groupe Tera SA
PA:ALGTR
|
$20.74 Million |
|
Seyitler Kimya Sanayi AS
IS:SEYKM
|
$20.74 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Premier Foods PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,326,900,000 to 1,442,000,000, a change of 115,100,000 (8.7%).
- Net income of 124,900,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 14,900,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 9,300,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX124.90 Million | +8.66% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX14.90 Million | -1.03% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX9.30 Million | +0.64% |
| Other Changes | GBX5.70 Million | +0.4% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 8.67% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Premier Foods PLC's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 121.55x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-31 | GBX-0.22 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX-0.40 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX-0.38 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX-0.06 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX-0.02 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX0.56 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX1.76 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX1.20 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX1.29 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX1.20 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX0.69 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX0.49 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX0.02 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX0.74 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX1.03 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX0.94 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX1.13 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX1.14 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX1.97 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX1.36 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX1.72 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX1.60 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX1.50 | GBX198.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX1.63 | GBX198.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Premier Foods PLC utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 8.66%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 10.87%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.51x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.56x
- Recent ROE (8.66%) is above the historical average (-60.67%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.00% | -3.47% | 1.95x | 0.00x | GBX-10.98 Million |
| 2002 | 0.00% | 1.72% | 1.57x | 0.00x | GBX47.77 Million |
| 2003 | 0.00% | 0.99% | 1.40x | 0.00x | GBX40.28 Million |
| 2004 | 0.00% | 2.12% | 1.35x | 0.00x | GBX20.99 Million |
| 2005 | 0.00% | 10.59% | 0.92x | 0.00x | GBX85.40 Million |
| 2006 | 10.22% | 5.60% | 0.59x | 3.10x | GBX1.00 Million |
| 2007 | -4.34% | -2.98% | 0.52x | 2.80x | GBX-209.32 Million |
| 2008 | -44.84% | -17.08% | 0.64x | 4.13x | GBX-543.87 Million |
| 2009 | 2.37% | 1.00% | 0.68x | 3.47x | GBX-81.28 Million |
| 2010 | -10.04% | -4.44% | 0.64x | 3.54x | GBX-198.24 Million |
| 2011 | -59.20% | -16.95% | 0.77x | 4.56x | GBX-396.26 Million |
| 2012 | 3.16% | 0.73% | 0.74x | 5.90x | GBX-27.68 Million |
| 2013 | -1381.46% | -28.72% | 0.42x | 115.72x | GBX-247.68 Million |
| 2015 | -13.73% | -9.61% | 0.40x | 3.54x | GBX-128.18 Million |
| 2016 | 3.43% | 3.78% | 0.37x | 2.44x | GBX-56.04 Million |
| 2017 | 0.69% | 0.70% | 0.38x | 2.61x | GBX-73.78 Million |
| 2018 | 0.76% | 0.88% | 0.37x | 2.31x | GBX-87.73 Million |
| 2019 | -3.51% | -4.10% | 0.37x | 2.32x | GBX-130.08 Million |
| 2020 | 2.77% | 5.49% | 0.28x | 1.80x | GBX-121.50 Million |
| 2021 | 8.96% | 11.19% | 0.42x | 1.92x | GBX-12.36 Million |
| 2022 | 5.14% | 8.61% | 0.36x | 1.68x | GBX-73.19 Million |
| 2023 | 6.51% | 9.10% | 0.42x | 1.71x | GBX-49.00 Million |
| 2024 | 8.48% | 9.89% | 0.49x | 1.76x | GBX-20.19 Million |
| 2025 | 8.66% | 10.87% | 0.51x | 1.56x | GBX-19.30 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Premier Foods PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaged Foods industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Packaged Foods
- Average net assets among peers: $500,841,333
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.36%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Foods PLC (PFD) | GBX1.39 Billion | 0.00% | 0.58x | $20.76 Million |
| Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) | $3.06 Billion | 8.65% | 0.31x | $160.51 Million |
| Anpario Plc (ANP) | $40.30 Million | 11.62% | 0.19x | $1.06 Million |
| Bakkavor Group PLC (BAKK) | $607.60 Million | 8.87% | 1.44x | $18.25 Million |
| Benchmark Holdings Plc (BMK) | $295.44 Million | -7.71% | 0.66x | $135.69 Million |
| Carr's Group plc (CARR) | $105.92 Million | 6.61% | 0.97x | $840.50K |
| Cranswick PLC (CWK) | $8.00 Million | 14.37% | 0.96x | $35.28 Million |
| Greencore Group (GNC) | $283.60 Million | 0.00% | 2.62x | $10.28 Million |
| Hilton Food Group Plc (HFG) | $59.63 Million | 30.30% | 3.39x | $5.59 Million |
| Science in Sport plc (SIS) | $44.07 Million | -15.47% | 0.68x | $938.40K |
About 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's products portfolio categories include flavourings and seasonings under the Bisto, OXO, Paxo, and Saxa brands; cooking sauces and ac… Read more