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PREMIER INC-CLASS A (PINC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

28.254 USD
+0.08 (+0.3%)
Last: 11/24/2025, 1:30:20 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, PINC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PINC was compared to 101 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.
PINC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PINC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PINC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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's Return On Assets of -1.08% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PINC outperforms 44.55% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -2.16%, PINC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.49% of the companies in the same industry.
PINC's Return On Invested Capital of 4.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PINC outperforms 53.47% of its industry peers.
PINC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.34%. This is below the industry average of 9.27%.
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.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.63%, 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.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 73.02%, PINC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.12% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PINC has grown nicely.
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

PINC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for PINC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
PINC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PINC is higher compared to a year ago.
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 0.95. This is a bad value and indicates that PINC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.95, PINC is not doing good in the industry: 70.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 better Debt to FCF ratio (3.43) than 74.26% 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 66.34% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 3.43
Altman-Z 0.95
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC7.99%
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.
PINC's Current ratio of 0.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PINC is outperformed by 86.14% of its industry peers.
PINC has a Quick 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.62, PINC is not doing good in the industry: 82.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
PINC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -21.26%.
PINC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.87% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.71, PINC is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PINC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
PINC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.82 indicates a correct valuation of PINC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PINC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.34% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.42. PINC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.71
Fwd PE 16.82
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PINC is valued a bit cheaper than 64.36% of the companies in the same industry.
87.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PINC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.81
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 2.60. PINC pays more dividend than 95.05% of the companies in the same industry.
PINC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
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

PINC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
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 (11/24/2025, 1:30:20 PM)

28.254

+0.08 (+0.3%)

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 Change8.55%
Market Cap2.34B
Revenue(TTM)1.00B
Net Income(TTM)-32.94M
Analysts51.67
Price Target27.76 (-1.75%)
Short Float %14.17%
Short Ratio7.67
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)0.79%
PT rev (3m)8.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.71
Fwd PE 16.82
P/S 2.33
P/FCF 8.81
P/OCF 6.68
P/B 1.53
P/tB 5.97
EV/EBITDA 12.5
EPS(TTM)1.51
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY5.94%
FCF(TTM)3.21
FCFY11.35%
OCF(TTM)4.23
OCFY14.97%
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
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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 18.71 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%.