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PREMIER INC-CLASS A (PINC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:PINC - US74051N1028 - Common Stock

28.12 USD
-0.01 (-0.04%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:00:00 PM
28.11 USD
-0.01 (-0.04%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PINC. PINC was compared to 101 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. PINC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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

In the past year PINC was profitable.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.65%, PINC is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 1.32%, PINC is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PINC (4.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PINC is below the industry average of 9.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.65%
ROE 1.32%
ROIC 4.84%
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

With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.00%, PINC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.37% of the companies in the same industry.
PINC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.38%, PINC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PINC has declined.
PINC's Gross Margin of 73.41% is amongst the best of the industry. PINC outperforms 88.12% of its industry peers.
PINC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.38%
PM (TTM) 2%
GM 73.41%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PINC is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PINC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PINC has less shares outstanding
PINC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

PINC has an Altman-Z score of 1.03. This is a bad value and indicates that PINC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
PINC has a worse Altman-Z score (1.03) than 71.29% of its industry peers.
PINC has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.89. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as PINC would need 2.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.89, PINC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.22% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that PINC is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.39, PINC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF 2.89
Altman-Z 1.03
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC7.5%
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

PINC has a Current Ratio of 0.64. This is a bad value and indicates that PINC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.64, PINC is not doing good in the industry: 87.13% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PINC has a Quick Ratio of 0.64. This is a bad value and indicates that PINC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PINC has a Quick ratio of 0.64. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PINC underperforms 83.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.64
Quick Ratio 0.64
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

The earnings per share for PINC have decreased strongly by -35.71% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PINC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -10.94% on average per year.
PINC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -24.79%.
Measured over the past years, PINC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.87% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-35.71%
EPS 3Y-15.66%
EPS 5Y-10.94%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.87%
Sales Q2Q%-24.96%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PINC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.24% on average per year.
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 3Y3.85%
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 18.38, the valuation of PINC can be described as rather expensive.
74.26% 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 (26.89), we can say PINC is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.10, the valuation of PINC can be described as rather expensive.
64.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PINC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, PINC is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.38
Fwd PE 20.1
PINC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPINC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PINC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PINC indicates a rather cheap valuation: PINC is cheaper than 91.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.29
EV/EBITDA 12.01
PINC Per share dataPINC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of PINC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PINC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.99%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
PINC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.42. PINC pays more dividend than 96.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, PINC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.99%

5.2 History

PINC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of PINC decreased 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

382.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PINC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP382.09%
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.85%
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
PINC Dividend Payout.PINC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PINC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PREMIER INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:PINC (10/24/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 28.11 -0.01 (-0.04%)

28.12

-0.01 (-0.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)08-19 2025-08-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Inst Owners94.33%
Inst Owner Change-0.56%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change8.61%
Market Cap2.32B
Revenue(TTM)1.01B
Net Income(TTM)20.27M
Analysts51.67
Price Target27.54 (-2.06%)
Short Float %10.83%
Short Ratio4.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.99%
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP382.09%
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)41.01%
Min EPS beat(2)32.64%
Max EPS beat(2)49.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)26.12%
Min EPS beat(4)-10.51%
Max EPS beat(4)49.39%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)20.15%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)12.83%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.38%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.57%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.57%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.18%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.43%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.32%
PT rev (1m)5%
PT rev (3m)21.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.38
Fwd PE 20.1
P/S 2.3
P/FCF 7.29
P/OCF 5.79
P/B 1.52
P/tB 6.09
EV/EBITDA 12.01
EPS(TTM)1.53
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY4.98%
FCF(TTM)3.86
FCFY13.71%
OCF(TTM)4.86
OCFY17.27%
SpS12.25
BVpS18.51
TBVpS4.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number25.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.65%
ROE 1.32%
ROCE 6.66%
ROIC 4.84%
ROICexc 5.03%
ROICexgc 11.09%
OM 14.38%
PM (TTM) 2%
GM 73.41%
FCFM 31.48%
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 0.39
Debt/FCF 2.89
Debt/EBITDA 2.24
Cap/Depr 70.26%
Cap/Sales 8.16%
Interest Coverage 5.98
Cash Conversion 152.5%
Profit Quality 1572.75%
Current Ratio 0.64
Quick Ratio 0.64
Altman-Z 1.03
F-Score5
WACC7.5%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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)-35.71%
EPS 3Y-15.66%
EPS 5Y-10.94%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y-8.56%
EPS Next 2Y4.77%
EPS Next 3Y3.85%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-24.79%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.87%
Sales Q2Q%-24.96%
Revenue Next Year-1.31%
Revenue Next 2Y0.89%
Revenue Next 3Y1.88%
Revenue Next 5Y1.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-45.69%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.59%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.04%
EBIT Next Year37.91%
EBIT Next 3Y14.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y48.01%
FCF growth 3Y-3.69%
FCF growth 5Y4.56%
OCF growth 1Y35.36%
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 6 / 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 18.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.52.


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 382.09%.