Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 16.1x · EV/EBITDA 8.4x · ROE 8.5%. (2007–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.0B | $6.8B | $7.7B | $5.7B | $5.1B | $4.8B | $4.0B | $5.3B | $5.0B | $4.1B | $3.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $11.5B | $14.3B | $14.0B | $11.9B | $10.6B | $10.7B | $10.0B | $11.3B | $11.2B | $9.8B | $7.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 16.11 | 19.51 | 20.52 | 17.79 | 6.78 | 28.80 | 5028.95 | 42.51 | 10.61 | 85.29 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.49 | 0.83 | 0.98 | 0.82 | 0.88 | 0.96 | 0.71 | 0.93 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.70 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.48 | 1.80 | 1.89 | 1.49 | 1.44 | 1.57 | 1.42 | 1.80 | 1.62 | 1.47 | 1.18 |
| P/FCF | 8.24 | 13.85 | 15.42 | 12.84 | 39.84 | 12.12 | 10.28 | 12.80 | 10.04 | 20.96 | 9.29 |
| P/OCF | 4.03 | 6.77 | 8.31 | 7.66 | 13.37 | 8.15 | 6.42 | 7.70 | 6.90 | 10.64 | 7.05 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.75 | 1.77 | 1.70 | 1.82 | 2.15 | 1.75 | 1.99 | 1.79 | 1.87 | 1.38 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.39 | 10.38 | 10.68 | 10.78 | 13.93 | 13.54 | 9.04 | 10.03 | 9.92 | 10.34 | 7.76 |
| EV / EBIT | 13.55 | 17.74 | 17.78 | 17.17 | 8.78 | 19.58 | 22.64 | 22.10 | 17.16 | 25.12 | 25.18 |
| EV / FCF | — | 29.27 | 27.91 | 26.57 | 82.59 | 27.05 | 25.53 | 27.36 | 22.71 | 49.71 | 18.27 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 26.4% | 26.4% | 27.2% | 25.1% | 21.5% | 24.7% | 29.0% | 29.0% | 26.8% | 27.0% | 27.9% |
| Operating Margin | 10.4% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 8.5% | 12.9% | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.9% | 11.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 12.9% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 7.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 22.8% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 4.2% | 16.0% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| ROA | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.0% | 2.6% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.7% | 0.5% | -0.0% |
| ROIC | 5.9% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 6.3% | 6.8% |
| ROCE | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 3.8% | 6.6% | 6.4% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 6.9% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.05 | 2.05 | 1.72 | 1.62 | 1.71 | 2.15 | 2.53 | 2.41 | 2.37 | 2.57 | 1.52 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 5.60 | 5.60 | 5.38 | 5.65 | 7.98 | 8.31 | 6.47 | 6.27 | 6.41 | 7.60 | 5.09 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 2.00 | 1.53 | 1.59 | 1.54 | 1.93 | 2.11 | 2.05 | 2.05 | 2.02 | 1.14 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 5.47 | 5.47 | 4.78 | 5.57 | 7.21 | 7.47 | 5.40 | 5.34 | 5.54 | 5.98 | 3.81 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 15.42 | 12.49 | 13.73 | 42.75 | 14.93 | 15.25 | 14.56 | 12.67 | 28.76 | 8.98 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.23 | 2.23 | 2.49 | 2.48 | 3.82 | 1.64 | 1.17 | 1.59 | 1.69 | 1.23 | 0.90 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | 1.67 | 2.36 | 1.84 | 2.70 | 1.99 | 2.35 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 3.71 | 3.28 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | 0.95 | 1.56 | 0.86 | 2.03 | 1.53 | 1.73 | 1.93 | 2.17 | 2.90 | 2.48 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.83 | 0.13 | 0.83 | 0.63 | 1.22 | 1.31 | 1.25 | 2.17 | 1.80 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.60 | 0.62 | 0.60 | 0.52 | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.54 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.86 | 6.86 | 7.64 | 6.63 | 8.36 | 7.87 | 6.75 | 6.96 | 9.46 | 6.65 | 7.20 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 32.90 | 26.85 | 26.75 | 33.95 | 33.15 | 28.28 | 28.60 | 26.97 | 33.57 | 27.96 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 14.8% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 2.4% | 9.4% | 1.2% | — |
| FCF Yield | 12.1% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 8.3% | 9.7% | 7.8% | 10.0% | 4.8% | 10.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 17.6% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 12.2% | 8.6% | 8.3% | 14.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 17.6% | 10.5% | 3.9% | 12.2% | 8.6% | 8.3% | 14.7% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 8.1% | 0.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $63M | $67M | $67M | $63M | $65M | $70M | $75M | $76M | $70M | $69M |
High leverage and M&A
Based on current market data, Post Holdings trades at a forward P/E of 11.59, which appears to reflect a conglomerate discount compared to pure-play peers, potentially failing to account for the underlying resilience of its specialized foodservice and protein-focused business segments.
The valuation gap relative to peers like Kellanova suggests the market remains skeptical of the company's ability to integrate disparate assets into a cohesive growth engine. Investors should monitor whether the recent divestiture of BellRing Brands leads to a re-rating as the core business becomes more transparent and easier to value.
As reported in financial statements, Post Holdings' ROIC has remained stagnant between 1.4% and 1.7% over the last ten quarters, indicating that the company's aggressive acquisition strategy has yet to generate meaningful incremental returns on the capital deployed into its diverse portfolio.
The persistent low ROIC suggests that the cost of integrating new acquisitions often offsets the operational synergies management aims to capture. This trend warrants further investigation into whether the company's capital allocation strategy is truly compounding value or merely expanding the asset base without improving underlying profitability.
According to recent quarterly filings, Post Holdings' debt-to-equity ratio has escalated to 2.38, a level that appears increasingly precarious given the company's reliance on debt-funded M&A and the inherent volatility of its commodity-sensitive operating segments in a high-interest-rate environment.
The interest coverage ratio, which has fluctuated near 2.11x, suggests that the company has limited room for error should operating cash flows face a sustained downturn. This leverage profile may restrict management's ability to pursue future opportunistic acquisitions without further straining the balance sheet.
Based on the provided financial data, the company's cash conversion cycle has fluctuated significantly between 41 and 53 days, reflecting the operational challenges of managing inventory across diverse segments like refrigerated side dishes and specialized egg supply chains.
The variability in the cash conversion cycle suggests that Post Holdings faces ongoing difficulties in synchronizing its procurement and distribution cycles. This inefficiency may be a structural byproduct of the company's complex, multi-segment business model, which requires constant monitoring of inventory levels to avoid liquidity crunches.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to Post Holdings, as it obscures the significant non-cash charges and mark-to-market commodity hedge adjustments that distort the company's reported net income and fail to capture the true cash-generative nature of its core operations.
Analysts should instead prioritize EV/EBITDA or free cash flow metrics to better assess the company's ability to service its substantial debt load. Relying on P/E ignores the financial engineering inherent in the company's platform strategy, which often prioritizes cash flow optimization over GAAP earnings growth.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying POST stock.
Post Holdings, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 16.1x. The historical average is 30.4x. This places it at the 30th percentile of its historical range.
Post Holdings, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.4x.
Post Holdings, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 8.5%. The historical average is 4.6%.
Based on historical data, Post Holdings, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 16.1x. This is at the 30th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Post Holdings, Inc. has 26.4% gross margin and 10.4% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Post Holdings, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 5.6x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.