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PREMIER INC-CLASS A (PINC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:PINC - US74051N1028 - Common Stock

28.19 USD
0 (0%)
Last: 11/17/2025, 8:09:12 PM
28.18 USD
-0.01 (-0.04%)
After Hours: 11/17/2025, 8:09:12 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, PINC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PINC was compared to 100 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. While PINC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. PINC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PINC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PINC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PINC has always been profitable.
PINC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PINC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPINC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of PINC (-1.08%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PINC has a Return On Equity (-2.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
PINC has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PINC outperforms 53.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PINC is below the industry average of 9.40%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.08%
ROE -2.16%
ROIC 4.53%
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)4.94%
ROE(3y)4.97%
ROE(5y)7.69%
ROIC(3y)6.34%
ROIC(5y)6.59%
PINC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPINC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50

1.3 Margins

PINC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.63%, PINC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PINC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PINC (73.02%) is better than 88.00% of its industry peers.
PINC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.63%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 73.02%
OM growth 3Y-7.48%
OM growth 5Y-11.75%
PM growth 3Y-52.4%
PM growth 5Y-46.59%
GM growth 3Y5.93%
GM growth 5Y1.94%
PINC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPINC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PINC is destroying value.
PINC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PINC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PINC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PINC Yearly Shares OutstandingPINC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M
PINC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPINC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.95, we must say that PINC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PINC's Altman-Z score of 0.95 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PINC is outperformed by 71.00% of its industry peers.
PINC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.43. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PINC would need 3.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
PINC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.43. This is in the better half of the industry: PINC outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that PINC is not too dependend on debt financing.
PINC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PINC outperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 3.43
Altman-Z 0.95
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC8.19%
PINC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPINC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.62 indicates that PINC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.62, PINC is not doing good in the industry: 88.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.62 indicates that PINC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PINC (0.62) is worse than 84.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.62
Quick Ratio 0.62
PINC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPINC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PINC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -30.73%.
The earnings per share for PINC have been decreasing by -10.94% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue for PINC has decreased by -21.26% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.87% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.73%
EPS 3Y-15.66%
EPS 5Y-10.94%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.87%
Sales Q2Q%-0.12%

3.2 Future

PINC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.24% yearly.
PINC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.56%
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.87%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue Next Year-1.31%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y1.88%
Revenue Next 5Y1.21%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
PINC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPINC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B
PINC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPINC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.67, the valuation of PINC can be described as rather expensive.
72.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PINC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PINC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.56), we can say PINC is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.78, PINC is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PINC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PINC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.62.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.67
Fwd PE 16.78
PINC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPINC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PINC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PINC is cheaper than 63.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PINC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.79
EV/EBITDA 12.5
PINC Per share dataPINC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PINC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.98%.
PINC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.57. PINC pays more dividend than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, PINC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.98%

5.2 History

PINC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
PINC has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
PINC Yearly Dividends per sharePINC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of PINC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. PINC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-226.75%
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.87%
PINC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPINC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M

PREMIER INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:PINC (11/17/2025, 8:09:12 PM)

After market: 28.18 -0.01 (-0.04%)

28.19

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/bmo
Inst Owners94.33%
Inst Owner Change-10.01%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change12.59%
Market Cap2.33B
Revenue(TTM)1.00B
Net Income(TTM)-32.94M
Analysts51.67
Price Target27.54 (-2.31%)
Short Float %11.29%
Short Ratio4.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.98%
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-226.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-29 2025-08-29 (0.21)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)24.06%
Min EPS beat(2)15.48%
Max EPS beat(2)32.64%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)21.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.51%
Max EPS beat(4)49.39%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)21.58%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)15.23%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)11%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.04%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.57%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.19%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.13%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)21.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.67
Fwd PE 16.78
P/S 2.32
P/FCF 8.79
P/OCF 6.67
P/B 1.53
P/tB 5.95
EV/EBITDA 12.5
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY5.36%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY5.96%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY11.38%
OCF(TTM)4.23
OCFY15%
SpS12.15
BVpS18.48
TBVpS4.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.06
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.08%
ROE -2.16%
ROCE 6.23%
ROIC 4.53%
ROICexc 4.62%
ROICexgc 9.79%
OM 13.63%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 73.02%
FCFM 26.4%
ROA(3y)3.12%
ROA(5y)4.94%
ROE(3y)4.97%
ROE(5y)7.69%
ROIC(3y)6.34%
ROIC(5y)6.59%
ROICexc(3y)6.61%
ROICexc(5y)6.86%
ROICexgc(3y)14.53%
ROICexgc(5y)14.89%
ROCE(3y)8.73%
ROCE(5y)9.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.48%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.13%
OM growth 3Y-7.48%
OM growth 5Y-11.75%
PM growth 3Y-52.4%
PM growth 5Y-46.59%
GM growth 3Y5.93%
GM growth 5Y1.94%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 3.43
Debt/EBITDA 2.25
Cap/Depr 71.06%
Cap/Sales 8.41%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 136.72%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.62
Quick Ratio 0.62
Altman-Z 0.95
F-Score5
WACC8.19%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)64.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.16%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.55%
Profit Quality(3y)653.29%
Profit Quality(5y)443.24%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.73%
EPS 3Y-15.66%
EPS 5Y-10.94%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
EPS Next Y-8.56%
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.87%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.87%
Sales Q2Q%-0.12%
Revenue Next Year-1.31%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y1.88%
Revenue Next 5Y1.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.98%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.59%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.04%
EBIT Next Year37.91%
EBIT Next 3Y14.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-27.72%
FCF growth 3Y-3.69%
FCF growth 5Y4.56%
OCF growth 1Y-22.58%
OCF growth 3Y-3.32%
OCF growth 5Y2.81%

PREMIER INC-CLASS A / PINC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PREMIER INC-CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PINC.


Can you provide the valuation status for PREMIER INC-CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PREMIER INC-CLASS A (PINC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for PREMIER INC-CLASS A?

PREMIER INC-CLASS A (PINC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of PREMIER INC-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PREMIER INC-CLASS A (PINC) is 18.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.53.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for PINC stock?

The dividend rating of PREMIER INC-CLASS A (PINC) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -226.75%.