Stock Analysis
Performance Food Group CompanyPFGC
P/E 46.75×· 5Y range 26.49–229.96×· 50th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Wholesale-Groceries, General Line
AnalystsStrong Buy21 analystsP/E 46.8× sits at the 50th percentile of its 5.0513347022587265-year history.
Cash covers 1% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality97
- Growth87
Risks
- Profitability21
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
What's happening with PFGC
Profile
Strong earnings quality and growth; profitability and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation69/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (50th pct)12/25
- FCF yield (6.6%)20/25
- P/S (0.2x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (24.8x)12/25
- Growth87/100 · Strong
- Revenue CAGR (7.4%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (33.7%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (32.5%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (170.9%)25/25
- Profitability21/100 · Weak
- ROIC (6.6%)5/25
- ROE (7.1%)5/25
- Net margin (0.5%)6/25
- Operating margin (1.2%)5/25
- Financial Health58/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.92)18/25
- Current ratio (1.60)18/25
- Interest coverage (3.9x)10/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 29%)12/25
- Quality97/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-6.96)25/25
- FCF conversion (309%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 0.4%)25/25
- Moat23/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/9 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (11.8%)0/25
- FCF-positive years (9/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -0.5%)5/25
About Performance Food Group Company
Performance Food Group is one of the largest foodservice distributors in the US, with sales of more than $63 billion in fiscal 2025. Show more
It sells and distributes food and nonfood products through its foodservice segment, which serves restaurants and institutions, accounting for 53% of sales. PFG also wholesales and distributes products to convenience stores (39%) and through its specialty segment (8% of sales), which serves customers such as vending operators, office coffee service providers, and theaters. The firm's platform spans 250,000 products offered to 300,000 customer locations, supported by 155 distribution centers across all three segments.
Headquarters: RICHMOND, VA · Employees: 44,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
69BP/E (TTM)46.8xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 26.5x–230.0x · 50th pct
P/FCF12.3xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield6.6%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -2.0%–9.7% · 94th pct
P/S (TTM)0.23xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.1x–0.3x · 74th pct
EV/EBIT24.8xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 18.4x–61.4x · 32nd pct
EV/Sales0.3xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E17.3xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio3.30xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio8.17D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
21EROIC6.6%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE7.1%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA1.9%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin0.5%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin1.2%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin11.9%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin1.5%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin1.4%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
87ARevenue CAGR7.4%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR33.7%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)32.5%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth170.9%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+17.7%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income15.4%C
Grade C: MedStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.1%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
58CAltman Z-Score2.92C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.60xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.62xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage3.9xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment5.2yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT6.3xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.13xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.01xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
97A+Piotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-6.96A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion309.2%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability0.4%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue0.7%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover3.68xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Grosh Chasity D Filed | Grosh Chasity D | Tax withholding | -434 | |
Hatcher Hugh Patrick Filed | Hatcher Hugh Patrick | SellOpen market sale | -100 | |
Hatcher Hugh Patrick Filed | Hatcher Hugh Patrick | SellOpen market sale | -2900 | |
Bulmer Donald S. Filed | Bulmer Donald S. | SellOpen market sale | -1353 | |
DAVIS ERIKA T Filed | DAVIS ERIKA T | SellOpen market sale | -1320 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KING A BRENT Filed | KING A BRENT | SellOpen market sale | -1320 | |
Bulmer Donald S. Filed | Bulmer Donald S. | SellOpen market sale | -4900 | |
Bulmer Donald S. Filed | Bulmer Donald S. | SellOpen market sale | -5635 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
23EROIC >12% Years0/9 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)11.8%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-0.5%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.09
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.59
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$31.39
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$5.27B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$41.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$5.23B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$4.65B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.34xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$15.36B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.92B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Performance Food Group Company (PFGC)
Performance Food Group Company meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 2.92 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -6.96 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~5.2 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Performance Food Group Company posted a net loss in 1 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2017–2026).
See how PFGC ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all PFGC moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 97.31 | +2.35% | 2.14 |
| Oct 2 | After-hours | 94.18 | +2.55% | 2.01 |
Frequently Asked Questions about PFGC
What is the current Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) stock price?
PFGC is trading at $97.78 at the last market close, up 0.48% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks PFGC pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is PFGC stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Performance Food Group Company's financial health at 58/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is PFGC stock overvalued?
Performance Food Group Company trades at a trailing P/E of 46.8 and our valuation score rates it 69/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Performance Food Group Company report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for PFGC. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Performance Food Group Company operate in?
Performance Food Group Company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Wholesale-Groceries, General Line industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Performance Food Group Company do?
Performance Food Group is one of the largest foodservice distributors in the US, with sales of more than $63 billion in fiscal 2025.
About Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) Stock
Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Wholesale-Groceries, General Line industry. As of the latest update, Performance Food Group Company is trading at $97.78, up 0.48% on the day with a market capitalization of $15.4 billion. The financial health score for PFGC is 58/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for PFGC stock.
PFGC Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time PFGC stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for PFGC with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Performance Food Group Company across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 58/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for PFGC.
- Sector peers: Compare PFGC against 4 other consumer defensive stocks on key financial metrics.
Is PFGC a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Performance Food Group Company (PFGC) as an investment. The financial health score of 58/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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