Is PFGC a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 49.3/100. It is ranked #1,470 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 49/100, Value 44/100, Momentum 43/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for PFGC?

Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 49.3 ranks it #1,470 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is PFGC in?

Performance Food Group Co operates in the Consumer Staples sector (Wholesale industry) with a market cap of $13.23 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does PFGC pay a dividend?

PFGC does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is PFGC's P/E ratio?

PFGC has a trailing P/E ratio of 51.65x. The Consumer Staples sector average is 33.1x. This above-average P/E reflects growth expectations or premium valuation.

How profitable is PFGC?

PFGC's quality factor score is 49/100. Gross margin: 11.8%. ROE: 5.5% vs sector average 7.7%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is PFGC valued compared to peers?

PFGC's value factor score is 44/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 51.6x, EV/EBITDA 12.2x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is PFGC's debt level?

PFGC's debt-to-equity ratio is 113%. Sector average: 72%. Moderate leverage is normal for established companies.

PFGC has a beta of 0.69, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 79/100.

Does PFGC have high short interest?

PFGC's short interest factor score is 65/100 (higher = less short selling). Moderate short interest.

PFGC Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 49.3/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
PFGC	+0.21%	+5.94%	+2.66%	-1.02%	+17.96%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLP	-1.29%	+0.59%	-3.91%	+6.04%	+3.81%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+0.28%	+2.34%	+2.33%	-0.66%	-11.57%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+1.51%	+5.35%	+6.57%	-7.06%	+14.15%	-	-	-

Metric	PFGC	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	51.6x	+56%
EV/EBITDA	12.2x	+76%
Price / Book	2.8x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
ITRN Ituran Location & Control Ltd.	60	48	82	70	19.6x	122.1%	47.8%	16.8%	-	0.0x	$1.0B	VS
SENEA Seneca Foods Corp	55	49	59	69	10.3x	14.4%	14.3%	6.7%	70.9%	39.0x	$1.1B	VS
JBSS SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC	54	50	57	61	12.8x	20.2%	19.3%	6.3%	14.0%	11.0x	$965M	VS
ARW ARROW ELECTRONICS, INC.	53	50	73	63	15.8x	7.2%	11.2%	1.6%	11.9%	337.0x	$7.5B	VS
SFD SMITHFIELD FOODS INC	53	50	72	57	13.8x	11.9%	19.9%	7.5%	7.3%	29.0x	$11.3B	VS
BG Bunge Global SA	53	50	54	69	24.9x	5.7%	5.4%	1.8%	67.3%	59.0x	$24.8B	VS
DAR DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.	53	50	55	71	142.7x	1.5%	24.1%	1.2%	13.3%	114.0x	$9.9B	VS
ADM Archer-Daniels-Midland Co	52	50	52	64	54.6x	2.8%	6.4%	0.8%	-8.4%	33.0x	$34.9B	VS
CTVA Corteva, Inc.	52	49	51	60	50.6x	4.7%	42.9%	0.2%	-57.2%	76.0x	$56.3B	VS
MO ALTRIA GROUP, INC.	51	50	67	51	13.6x	-	62.1%	33.8%	-2.2%	-990.0x	$109.5B	VS
PFGC Performance Food Group Co	49	49	44	43	51.7x	5.5%	11.8%	0.4%	6.7%	113.0x	$13.2B

Key Ratio	TTM	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Gross Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
Operating Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
EBITDA Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Net Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	-	-	1.1%	-	-	-	-0.4%	1.9%	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%
ROE %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%
ROA %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	0.1%	1.5%	5.8%	8.9%	8.4%	3.6%	3.5%	-1.7%	8.6%	8.7%	7.5%

Key Ratio

TTM

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

Gross Margin %

0.1%

Operating Margin %

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

EBITDA Margin %

0.0%

Net Margin %

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

FCF Margin %

1.1%

-0.4%

1.9%

0.9%

1.3%

0.4%

ROE %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

-0.1%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

ROA %

0.0%

-0.0%

0.0%

ROIC %

0.1%

1.5%

5.8%

8.9%

8.4%

3.6%

3.5%

-1.7%

8.6%

8.7%

7.5%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$64.5B	$63.3B	$58.3B	$57.3B	$50.9B	$30.4B	$25.1B	$19.7B	$17.6B	$16.8B	$16.1B	$15.3B
	—	—	$51.7B	$51.0B	$45.6B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$7.6B	$7.4B	$6.6B	$6.3B	$5.3B	$3.5B	$2.9B	$2.5B	$2.3B	$2.1B	$2.0B	$1.8B
Gross Margin	11.8%	11.7%	11.3%	10.9%	10.3%	11.6%	11.4%	12.7%	13.0%	12.7%	12.5%	12.1%
	—	$731M	$557M	$497M	$463M	$352M	$283M	$159M	$135M	$131M	$139M	$132M
Total Operating Expenses	—	—	$5.8B	$5.5B	$4.9B	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$748M	$816M	$826M	$766M	$327M	$201M	-$99M	$283M	$254M	$211M	$202M	$160M
EBIT	$748M	$816M	$826M	$766M	$327M	$201M	-$99M	$283M	$254M	$211M	$202M	$160M
EBITDA	$1.5B	$1.5B	$1.4B	$1.3B	$790M	$559M	$178M	$443M	$389M	$343M	$338M	$314M
Operating Margin	1.2%	1.3%	1.4%	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.4%	1.4%	1.4%	1.3%	1.3%	1.1%
EBITDA Margin	2.4%	2.4%	2.4%	2.2%	1.6%	1.8%	0.7%	2.2%	2.2%	2.0%	2.1%	2.1%
	—	$358M	$232M	$218M	$183M	$152M	$117M	$65M	$60M	$55M	$84M	$86M
	—	—	$597M	$544M	$167M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$119M	$161M	$147M	$55M	$14M	-$108M	$52M	-$5M	$61M	$46M	$40M
	$256M	$340M	$436M	$397M	$113M	$41M	-$114M	$167M	$199M	$96M	$68M	$57M
Net Margin	0.4%	0.5%	0.8%	0.7%	0.2%	0.1%	-0.4%	0.8%	1.1%	0.6%	0.4%	0.4%
	$0.40	$2.20	$2.82	$2.58	$0.75	$0.31	$-1.01	$1.61	$1.95	$0.96	$0.71	$0.65
Diluted EPS	$0.40	$2.20	$2.79	$2.54	$0.74	$0.31	$-1.01	$1.61	$1.95	$0.96	$0.71	$0.65
Weighted Avg Basic	—	—	154M	154M	150M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	—	156M	156M	151M	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$64.5B

$63.3B

$58.3B

$57.3B

$50.9B

$30.4B

$25.1B

$19.7B

$17.6B

$16.8B

$16.1B

$15.3B

—

$51.7B

$51.0B

$45.6B

—

$7.6B

$7.4B

$6.6B

$6.3B

$5.3B

$3.5B

$2.9B

$2.5B

$2.3B

$2.1B

$2.0B

$1.8B

Gross Margin

11.8%

11.7%

11.3%

10.9%

10.3%

11.6%

11.4%

12.7%

13.0%

12.7%

12.5%

12.1%

—

$731M

$557M

$497M

$463M

$352M

$283M

$159M

$135M

$131M

$139M

$132M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$5.8B

$5.5B

$4.9B

—

$748M

$816M

$826M

$766M

$327M

$201M

-$99M

$283M

$254M

$211M

$202M

$160M

EBIT

$748M

$816M

$826M

$766M

$327M

$201M

-$99M

$283M

$254M

$211M

$202M

$160M

EBITDA

$1.5B

$1.4B

$1.3B

$790M

$559M

$178M

$443M

$389M

$343M

$338M

$314M

Operating Margin

1.2%

1.3%

1.4%

1.3%

0.6%

0.7%

-0.4%

1.4%

1.3%

1.1%

EBITDA Margin

2.4%

2.2%

1.6%

1.8%

0.7%

2.2%

2.0%

2.1%

—

$358M

$232M

$218M

$183M

$152M

$117M

$65M

$60M

$55M

$84M

$86M

—

$597M

$544M

$167M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$119M

$161M

$147M

$55M

$14M

-$108M

$52M

-$5M

$61M

$46M

$40M

$256M

$340M

$436M

$397M

$113M

$41M

-$114M

$167M

$199M

$96M

$68M

$57M

Net Margin

0.4%

0.5%

0.8%

0.7%

0.2%

0.1%

-0.4%

0.8%

1.1%

0.6%

0.4%

$0.40

$2.20

$2.82

$2.58

$0.75

$0.31

$-1.01

$1.61

$1.95

$0.96

$0.71

$0.65

Diluted EPS

$0.40

$2.20

$2.79

$2.54

$0.74

$0.31

$-1.01

$1.61

$1.95

$0.96

$0.71

$0.65

Weighted Avg Basic

—

154M

150M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

156M

151M

—

Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Performance Food Group Co Do?

Performance Food Group Company, through its subsidiaries, markets and distributes food and food-related products in the United States. It operates through two segments, Foodservice and Vistar. The company offers a range of frozen foods, groceries, candy, snacks, beverages, cigarettes, and other tobacco products, as well as beef, pork, poultry, and seafood. It also sells disposables, cleaning and kitchen supplies, and related products. In addition, the company offers value-added services, such as product selection and procurement, menu development, and operational strategy. It serves independent and chain restaurants, schools, business and industry locations, hospitals, vending distributors, office coffee service distributors, retailers, theaters, convenience stores, theaters, hospitality providers, concessionaires, airport gift shops, and college book stores, as well as franchises and other institutional customers. The company markets and distributes approximately 250,000 food and food-related products from 107 distribution centers to approximately 250,000 customer locations. Performance Food Group Company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Staples sector, specifically within the Wholesale industry. The company is led by CEO George L. Holm and employs approximately 35,000 people. With a market capitalization of $13.2B, PFGC is one of the prominent companies in the Consumer Staples sector.

Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Performance Food Group Co receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 49.3/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.PFGC ranks #1,470 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Staples sector, Performance Food Group Co ranks #52 of 180 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Consumer Staples peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

PFGC Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) currently trades at $89.00. The stock gained $0.19 (0.2%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for PFGC is $109.05, which means the stock is currently trading -18.4% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $68.39, putting the stock 30.1% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 1.1M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is PFGC Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) carries a value factor score of 44/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 51.65x, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 33.11x — a premium of 56%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 2.84x, versus the sector average of 1.74x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.21x, compared to 0.35x for the average Consumer Staples stock. On an enterprise value basis, PFGC trades at 12.23x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.93x for the sector.

Overall, PFGC's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Performance Food Group Co Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) earns a quality factor score of 49/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is 5.5%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 7.7%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 1.4% versus the sector average of 3.1%.

On a margin basis, Performance Food Group Co reports gross margins of 11.8%, compared to 26.2% for the sector. The operating margin is 1.2% (sector: 2.9%). Net profit margin stands at 0.4%, versus 1.6% for the average Consumer Staples stock. Revenue growth is running at 6.7% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.1% for the sector. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

PFGC Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Performance Food Group Co has a debt-to-equity ratio of 113.0%, compared to the Consumer Staples sector average of 72.0%. Leverage is within a manageable range for the industry, though investors should monitor debt trends over time. The current ratio is 1.60x, suggesting adequate working capital coverage. Total debt on the balance sheet is $5.27B.

PFGC has a beta of 0.69, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for Performance Food Group Co is 79/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

Performance Food Group Co Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Performance Food Group Co reported revenue of $64.47B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40. Net income for the quarter was $256M. Gross margin was 11.8%. Operating income came in at $748M.

In Q2 2026, Performance Food Group Co reported revenue of $16.44B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40. Net income for the quarter was $62M. Gross margin was 12.0%. Revenue grew 5.2% year-over-year compared to Q2 2025. Operating income came in at $190M.

In Q1 2026, Performance Food Group Co reported revenue of $17.08B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.60. Net income for the quarter was $94M. Gross margin was 11.8%. Revenue grew 10.8% year-over-year compared to Q1 2025. Operating income came in at $225M.

In FY 2025, Performance Food Group Co reported revenue of $63.30B and earnings per share (EPS) of $2.20. Net income for the quarter was $340M. Gross margin was 11.7%. Revenue grew 8.6% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $816M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Performance Food Group Co has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $58.28B to $64.47B. Investors analyzing PFGC stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

PFGC Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among growth-oriented companies in the Wholesale industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Consumer Staples dividend stocks may want to explore other Consumer Staples stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

PFGC Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) has a momentum factor score of 43/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 31/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 65/100 reflects moderate short selling activity.

PFGC vs Competitors — Consumer Staples Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Staples sector, Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) ranks #52 out of 180 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places PFGC in the upper half of all Consumer Staples stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include Ituran Location & Control Ltd. (ITRN) with a score of 60.3/100, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) with a score of 52.9/100, Bunge Global SA (BG) with a score of 53.0/100, SANFILIPPO JOHN B & SON INC (JBSS) with a score of 54.1/100, and Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing PFGC against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full PFGC vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Performance Food Group Co stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

PFGC Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy PFGC? — Investment Thesis Summary

Performance Food Group Co presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. Low volatility (stability score 79/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, Performance Food Group Co (PFGC) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 49.3/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on PFGC stock.

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