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PREMIER INC-CLASS A (PINC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PINC - US74051N1028 - Common Stock

28.26 USD
+0.09 (+0.32%)
Last: 11/24/2025, 8:20:20 PM
28.26 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/24/2025, 8:20:20 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. There are concerns on the financial health of PINC while its profitability can be described as average. PINC has a valuation in line with the averages, 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.
PINC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years PINC had a positive operating cash flow.
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

PINC has a Return On Assets (-1.08%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of PINC (-2.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
PINC has a Return On Invested Capital (4.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PINC is below the industry average of 9.22%.
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

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PINC has declined.
PINC has a better Operating Margin (13.63%) than 84.16% of its industry peers.
PINC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PINC has a better Gross Margin (73.02%) than 88.12% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for PINC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PINC has been reduced compared to 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

PINC has an Altman-Z score of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that PINC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.96, PINC is doing worse than 71.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PINC is 3.43, which is a good value as it means it would take PINC, 3.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PINC's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PINC outperforms 74.26% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that PINC is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.38, PINC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 3.43
Altman-Z 0.96
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC7.86%
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 0.62. 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's Current ratio of 0.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PINC is outperformed by 85.15% of its industry peers.
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 81.19% 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

The earnings per share for PINC have decreased strongly by -30.73% in the last year.
The earnings per share for PINC have been decreasing by -10.94% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, PINC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -21.26% in the last year.
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 3Y4.49%
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 18.72, the valuation of PINC can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PINC is valued a bit cheaper than 74.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.37, PINC is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.83, the valuation of PINC can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PINC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.31% 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 36.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.72
Fwd PE 16.83
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

63.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PINC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PINC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.81
EV/EBITDA 12.52
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 3Y4.49%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PINC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.23%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.47, PINC pays a better dividend. On top of this PINC pays more dividend than 93.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PINC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.23%

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

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 3Y4.49%
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 (11/24/2025, 8:20:20 PM)

After market: 28.26 0 (0%)

28.26

+0.09 (+0.32%)

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-9.95%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change-72.63%
Market Cap2.34B
Revenue(TTM)1.00B
Net Income(TTM)-32.94M
Analysts51.67
Price Target27.76 (-1.77%)
Short Float %15.4%
Short Ratio8.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.23%
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)0.79%
PT rev (3m)8.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.72
Fwd PE 16.83
P/S 2.33
P/FCF 8.81
P/OCF 6.68
P/B 1.53
P/tB 5.97
EV/EBITDA 12.52
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY5.94%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY11.35%
OCF(TTM)4.23
OCFY14.96%
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 0.96
F-Score5
WACC7.86%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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 3Y4.49%
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 18.72 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%.