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PUTNAM PREMIER INCOME TRUST (PPT) Stock Overview

USA - NYSE:PPT - US7468531006

3.715 USD
-0.01 (-0.13%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 8:09:06 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, PPT scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PPT was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. The financial health of PPT is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. PPT has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PPT had positive earnings in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PPT reported negative net income in multiple years.
PPT had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PPT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPPT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

The 3 year average ROIC (3.62%) for PPT is below the current ROIC(3.95%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.92%
ROE 4.86%
ROIC 3.95%
ROA(3y)1.4%
ROA(5y)0.71%
ROE(3y)1.32%
ROE(5y)0.56%
ROIC(3y)3.62%
ROIC(5y)3.18%
PPT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPPT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

PPT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPT has remained more or less at the same level.
PPT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 85.48%
PM (TTM) 71.73%
GM 87.83%
OM growth 3Y1.37%
OM growth 5Y0.24%
PM growth 3Y21.33%
PM growth 5Y12.12%
GM growth 3Y1.9%
GM growth 5Y0.62%
PPT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPPT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for PPT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PPT has less shares outstanding
PPT has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
PPT Yearly Shares OutstandingPPT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
PPT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPPT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

PPT has an Altman-Z score of 0.17. This is a bad value and indicates that PPT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
There is no outstanding debt for PPT. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.17
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
PPT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPPT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

PPT has a Current Ratio of 0.22. This is a bad value and indicates that PPT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 0.22 indicates that PPT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.22
Quick Ratio 0.22
PPT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPPT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PPT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 283.45%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.79% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
PPT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.53%.
Measured over the past years, PPT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)283.45%
EPS 3Y25.59%
EPS 5Y8.79%
EPS Q2Q%2088.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.53%
Revenue growth 3Y1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.99%
Sales Q2Q%-7.2%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
PPT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPPT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.55, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PPT.
PPT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.55
Fwd PE N/A
PPT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPPT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
PPT Per share dataPPT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.23
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PPT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.40%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, PPT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.4%

5.2 History

PPT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PPT has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
PPT Yearly Dividends per sharePPT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
PPT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPPT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

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PUTNAM PREMIER INCOME TRUST

NYSE:PPT (9/12/2025, 8:09:06 PM)

3.715

-0.01 (-0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners51.35%
Inst Owner Change4.3%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap355.04M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.19%
Short Ratio0.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.4%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date11-17 2025-11-17 (0.026)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.55
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 14.13
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.96
P/tB 0.96
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.19
EY5.11%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS0.26
BVpS3.88
TBVpS3.88
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.92%
ROE 4.86%
ROCE 5%
ROIC 3.95%
ROICexc 3.95%
ROICexgc 4.22%
OM 85.48%
PM (TTM) 71.73%
GM 87.83%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.4%
ROA(5y)0.71%
ROE(3y)1.32%
ROE(5y)0.56%
ROIC(3y)3.62%
ROIC(5y)3.18%
ROICexc(3y)3.63%
ROICexc(5y)3.18%
ROICexgc(3y)3.75%
ROICexgc(5y)3.32%
ROCE(3y)4.59%
ROCE(5y)4.03%
ROICexcg growth 3Y20.01%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y21.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.41%
OM growth 3Y1.37%
OM growth 5Y0.24%
PM growth 3Y21.33%
PM growth 5Y12.12%
GM growth 3Y1.9%
GM growth 5Y0.62%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.22
Quick Ratio 0.22
Altman-Z 0.17
F-ScoreN/A
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)283.45%
EPS 3Y25.59%
EPS 5Y8.79%
EPS Q2Q%2088.24%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.53%
Revenue growth 3Y1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.99%
Sales Q2Q%-7.2%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.55%
EBIT growth 3Y3.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.76%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A