PFGC
NEUTRAL
$88.69
Live
Performance Food Group Company · NYSE
Target $117.83
(+32.9%)
$77.44
52W Range
$109.05
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated May 02, 2026
Market cap
$13.93B
P/E
40.13
ROE
7.8%
Profit margin
0.6%
Debt/Equity
1.72
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
PFGC exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating robust operational efficiency. While the company shows impressive earnings growth (44.4% YoY) and a very attractive PEG ratio (0.66), the current price of $88.69 trades at a significant premium to both its Graham Number ($38.52) and Intrinsic Value ($65.19). The stark contrast between the trailing P/E (40.13) and Forward P/E (15.10) suggests the market is pricing in aggressive future earnings expansion. However, razor-thin profit margins (0.55%) and bearish insider sentiment temper the bullish analyst consensus.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating high financial health
Exceptional earnings growth (44.4% YoY)
Low PEG ratio (0.66) suggesting undervaluation relative to growth
Strong analyst consensus with a target price of $117.83
Healthy current ratio (1.60) providing adequate short-term liquidity
Key Risks
Extremely thin profit margins (0.55%) leave little room for operational error
Current price is significantly higher than the Graham Number and Intrinsic Value
Bearish insider sentiment with recent selling activity
Low quick ratio (0.61) indicates heavy reliance on inventory liquidation
Recent earnings track record shows only 1 beat in the last 4 quarters
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$72.5
-18.3% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
55
Moderate
45
82
70
80
0
AI Verdict
Growth-driven premium with strong health but valuation concerns
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, Forward P/E vs Trailing P/E, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio
Confidence
80%
Value
45/100
Trades at a premium to defensive fair value but looks cheap on a forward-earnings basis.
Positives
- Low PEG ratio (0.66)
- Low Price/Sales (0.22)
Watchpoints
- Price well above Graham Number ($38.52)
- High trailing P/E (40.13)
Future
82/100
Growth is driven by margin expansion or cost efficiency rather than explosive top-line growth.
Positives
- Strong earnings growth (44.4%)
- Significant Forward P/E compression (15.10)
Watchpoints
- Moderate revenue growth (5.2%)
Past
70/100
Long-term trajectory is positive, though short-term momentum has stalled.
Positives
- Positive 5Y change (+54.2%)
- Consistent long-term earnings progression
Watchpoints
- Recent trend of missing earnings estimates
Health
80/100
Strong operational health despite the capital-intensive nature of food distribution.
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 7/9
- Current Ratio of 1.60
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity of 1.72 is elevated
- Quick ratio is low (0.61)
Dividend
0/100
Company reinvests all capital; no income component for investors.
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend payments
- 0% payout ratio
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$88.69
Analyst Target
$117.83
Upside/Downside
+32.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PFGC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-05-01
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PFGC
Performance Food Group Company
Primary
|
+54.2% | +43.6% | +9.2% | -8.3% | +5.3% | -1.8% |
|
MKC-V
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Peer
|
-38.0% | -38.4% | -31.4% | -19.5% | -5.9% | -1.7% |
|
MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Peer
|
-37.7% | -38.5% | -31.6% | -19.6% | -5.1% | -1.8% |
|
BF-A
Brown-Forman Corporation
Peer
|
-53.5% | -55.7% | -13.0% | -8.0% | +4.2% | +4.7% |
|
BJ
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+124.1% | +40.4% | +0.4% | -6.5% | +3.1% | +4.3% |
PFG
Performance Food Group Company
Primary
5Y
+54.2%
3Y
+43.6%
1Y
+9.2%
6M
-8.3%
1M
+5.3%
1W
-1.8%
MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Peer
5Y
-38.0%
3Y
-38.4%
1Y
-31.4%
6M
-19.5%
1M
-5.9%
1W
-1.7%
MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Peer
5Y
-37.7%
3Y
-38.5%
1Y
-31.6%
6M
-19.6%
1M
-5.1%
1W
-1.8%
BF-
Brown-Forman Corporation
Peer
5Y
-53.5%
3Y
-55.7%
1Y
-13.0%
6M
-8.0%
1M
+4.2%
1W
+4.7%
BJ
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+124.1%
3Y
+40.4%
1Y
+0.4%
6M
-6.5%
1M
+3.1%
1W
+4.3%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
40.13
Forward P/E
15.1
PEG Ratio
0.66
P/B Ratio
2.97
P/S Ratio
0.22
EV/Revenue
0.35
EV/EBITDA
13.38
Market Cap
$13.93B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
0.55%
Operating Margin
1.16%
Gross Margin
12.52%
ROE
7.75%
ROA
3.04%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+5.2%
Earnings Growth
+44.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+5.16%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+45.5%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.72
High debt
Current Ratio
1.6
Good
Quick Ratio
0.61
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.26
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$16.4B
Gross Margin
12.0%
Op. Margin
1.2%
Net Margin
0.4%
Total Assets
$18.2B
Liabilities
$13.5B
Equity
$4.6B
Debt/Equity
2.91x
Operating CF
$0.6B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.5B
FCF Yield
81%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-02-04
$0.98
-10.0% surprise
2025-11-05
$1.18
-2.3% surprise
2025-08-13
$1.55
+6.4% surprise
Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison
Comparing PFGC against 199 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector
(12 bullish, 71 neutral, 116 bearish)
P/E Ratio
40.13
This Stock
vs
35.5
Sector Avg
+13.1%
(Premium)
Return on Equity (ROE)
7.75%
This Stock
vs
-12.85%
Sector Avg
-160.3%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
0.55%
This Stock
vs
-7.13%
Sector Avg
-107.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.72
This Stock
vs
1.89
Sector Avg
-8.9%
(Lower)
Revenue Growth
5.2%
This Stock
vs
96.06%
Sector Avg
-94.6%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.6
This Stock
vs
2.23
Sector Avg
-28.4%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PFGC
Performance Food Group Company
|
NEUTRAL | $13.93B | 40.13 | 7.8% | 0.6% | $88.69 | |
|
MKC-V
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $13.59B | 8.29 | 25.3% | 23.1% | $50.56 | Compare |
|
MKC
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
|
NEUTRAL | $13.59B | 8.29 | 25.3% | 23.1% | $50.54 | Compare |
|
BF-A
Brown-Forman Corporation
|
BEARISH | $12.91B | 16.49 | 20.7% | 20.8% | $27.86 | Compare |
|
BJ
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $12.84B | 22.45 | 29.2% | 2.7% | $97.45 | Compare |
PFGC
Performance Food...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$13.9B
P/E
40.1
ROE
7.8%
Price
$88.69
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | GROSH CHASITY D | Officer | Sale | 1,843 | $169,602 |
| 2025-12-31 | MCPHERSON SCOTT E | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 7,785 | - |
| 2025-11-19 | FERGUSON SCOTT D | Director | Stock Award | 2,078 | - |
| 2025-11-19 | FLANAGAN LAURA JEAN | Director | Stock Award | 2,078 | - |
| 2025-11-19 | BROWN DANIELLE M | Director | Stock Award | 2,078 | - |
| 2025-11-19 | BECK BARBARA J | Director | Stock Award | 3,516 | - |
| 2025-11-19 | FLANIGAN MATTHEW C | Director | Stock Award | 2,078 | - |
| 2025-11-19 | THOMPSON WARREN M | Director | Stock Award | 2,078 | - |
| 2025-11-19 | GRANT KIMBERLY S | Director | Stock Award | 2,078 | - |
| 2025-11-19 | SPRATT RANDALL N | Director | Stock Award | 2,078 | - |
| 2025-11-19 | OVERLY JEFFREY M. | Director | Stock Award | 2,078 | - |
| 2025-11-19 | SINGER DAVID VINCENT | Director | Stock Award | 2,078 | - |
| 2025-11-19 | DAWSON WILLIAM F JR | Director | Stock Award | 2,078 | - |
| 2025-11-19 | FERNANDEZ MANUEL A | Director | Stock Award | 3,143 | - |
GROSH CHASITY D
Officer
2026-02-10
1,843 shares
·
$169,602
MCPHERSON SCOTT E
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-31
7,785 shares
FERGUSON SCOTT D
Director
2025-11-19
2,078 shares
FLANAGAN LAURA JEAN
Director
2025-11-19
2,078 shares
BROWN DANIELLE M
Director
2025-11-19
2,078 shares
BECK BARBARA J
Director
2025-11-19
3,516 shares
FLANIGAN MATTHEW C
Director
2025-11-19
2,078 shares
THOMPSON WARREN M
Director
2025-11-19
2,078 shares
GRANT KIMBERLY S
Director
2025-11-19
2,078 shares
SPRATT RANDALL N
Director
2025-11-19
2,078 shares
OVERLY JEFFREY M.
Director
2025-11-19
2,078 shares
SINGER DAVID VINCENT
Director
2025-11-19
2,078 shares
DAWSON WILLIAM F JR
Director
2025-11-19
2,078 shares
FERNANDEZ MANUEL A
Director
2025-11-19
3,143 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
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8-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
8-K
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
12 analysts
Citigroup
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
UBS
2026-02-05
Buy
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2026-02-05
Overweight
Overweight
Citigroup
2026-01-07
Buy
Buy
Barclays
2026-01-07
Overweight
Overweight
Piper Sandler
2025-12-12
Overweight
Overweight
Piper Sandler
2025-11-10
Overweight
Overweight
Barclays
2025-11-06
Overweight
Overweight
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