Premier, Inc.

Premier, Inc.

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$28.26

+0.0000%
HealthcareMedical - Healthcare Information Services

Premier, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a healthcare improvement company in the United States. It operates in two segments, Supply Chain Services and Performance Services. The Supply Chain Services segment offers its members with an access to a range of products and services, including medical and surgical products, pharmaceuticals, laboratory supplies, capital equipment, information technology, facilities and construction, and food and nutritional products, as well as purchased services, such as clinical engineering and workforce solutions. This segment also provides the ASCENDrive programs for members to receive group purchasing programs, tiers, and prices; SURPASS Performance Group services; STOCKD, an e-commerce platform; PROVIDEGX program, which identifies supply sources for drugs that are on or may be at risk of being added to the national drug shortage list, or that are vulnerable to pricing volatility, as well as direct sourcing business; SaaS informatics products; supply chain co-management services; purchased services contracts; direct sourcing solutions; and supply chain resiliency programs. The Performance Services segment provides technology and services platform with offerings that help optimize performance in three main areas, including clinical intelligence, margin improvement, and value-based care under the PINC AI brand; third party administrator services and management of health benefit programs under the Contigo Health brand; and digital invoicing and payables services that offers financial support services to healthcare product suppliers and service providers under the Remitra brand. The company also provides services to other businesses, including food service, schools, and universities. Premier, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$2.34B
EPS0.2200
P/E Ratio128.45
Earnings Date02/03/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

High confidence

Valuation multiple is elevated (P/E 128.4).

Valuation inputs: P/E 128.4, earnings yield +0.8%, momentum 0.0%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE +1.3%, ROIC +0.0%).

Profitability stack: net margin +2.0%, ROE +1.3%, ROIC +0.0%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Risk profile is balanced but has notable pressure points to monitor.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +50.6%, momentum 0.0%, net margin +2.0%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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Premier, Inc. Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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Premier, Inc.

Premier, Inc. Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that PINC has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $28.26, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for Premier, Inc..

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $28.26
3Y-90.0%
5Y-98.0%
10Y-99.0%
3Y-29.0%
5Y-22.0%
10Y-13.0%
3Y-92.0%
5Y-84.0%
10Y-51.0%
3Y-10.0%
5Y+15.0%
10Y+8.0%
3Y-11.0%
5Y+25.0%
10Y+8.0%
3Y-8.0%
5Y+5.0%
10Y+67.0%
Premier, Inc.

Premier, Inc. Profit Bridge

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Revenue1.01B
Cost of Goods Sold (269.29M)
Gross Profit743.36M
Operating Expenses (742.24M)
Operating Income1.12M
Interest Expense (17.22M)
Other Income/Expense96.93M
Pretax Income98.05M
Income Tax (25.32M)
Net Income20.27M
Net Income
20.27M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

73.4%

Exceptional pricing power and cost management. The company retains over half of revenue after direct costs.

Operating Margin

0.1%

Minimal operating profit suggests high operating costs or pricing challenges. Scalability is concerning.

Net Profit Margin

2.0%

Minimal profitability after all expenses. Limited financial flexibility for reinvestment or shareholder returns.

Effective Tax Rate

25.8%

Higher tax burden may reflect limited tax optimization or operations in high-tax jurisdictions.

Profitability Insight

Margin squeeze alert: Healthy gross margins but weak operating margins suggest excessive operating expenses. Cost optimization could unlock significant value.

73.41%
Gross Profit Margin
11%
3Y+19.0%
5Y+10.0%
10Y+21.0%
0.11%
Operating Profit Margin
-99%
3Y-99.0%
5Y-100.0%
10Y-100.0%
2.00%
Net Profit Margin
-77%
3Y-89.0%
5Y-80.0%
10Y-44.0%
1.32%
Return on Equity
-78%
3Y-89.0%
5Y-99.0%
10Y-162.0%
0.65%
Return on Assets
-81%
3Y-92.0%
5Y-85.0%
10Y-71.0%
0.03%
Return on Invested Capital
-99%
3Y-100.0%
5Y-100.0%
10Y-100.0%
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Premier, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income62.17M
Depreciation & Amortization117.63M
Stock-Based Compensation23.15M
Change in Working Capital67.74M
Others103.66M
Capital Expenditures-82.65M
Free Cash Flow318.78M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

512.8%

Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.

CapEx Intensity

20.6%

Moderate capital requirements typical of many stable businesses. Healthy balance between reinvestment and cash generation.

FCF Growth Trend

+48.0%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

+$67.74M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Exceptional cash generation: High-quality earnings converting to growing free cash flow. The company demonstrates strong pricing power, efficient operations, and disciplined capital allocation.

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Premier, Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents43.38M
Net Receivables418.16M
Inventory0.00
Other Current Assets70.47M
Total Current Assets532 M
Property, Plant & Equipment242.02M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets1.14B
Long-Term Investments259.26M
Other Non-Current Assets123.14M
Total Non-Current Assets624 M
Total Assets
3.05B

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

0.62x

Warning: Liquidity concerns. Current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term obligations.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

1.00x

Balanced capital structure with moderate leverage. Equity exceeds debt, suggesting healthy financial stability.

Working Capital

-322757000

Negative working capital indicates short-term liabilities exceed short-term assetsโ€”potential liquidity stress.

Asset Composition

17% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

Financial Health Insight

Negative working capital with limited cash reserves requires immediate attentionโ€”potential liquidity crisis if not addressed promptly.

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Premier, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that PINC stock may see slight declines over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 28.25, with estimates ranging from a low of 28.25 to a high of 28.25.

Lowest Target
28.25
-0.04%
Consensus Target
28.25
-0.04%
Highest Target
28.25
-0.04%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 28.25, with estimates ranging from a low of 28.25 to a high of 28.25.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

-0.0%

Fair value territory. Stock trading near consensus target suggests limited near-term catalysts. Focus on fundamental developments.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Risk-Reward Profile

1.00x

Balanced risk-reward. Upside and downside potential relatively symmetric. Suitable for moderate risk tolerance with conviction in thesis.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Efficient pricing: Stock trading at fair value with strong consensus suggests market has priced in expectations. Look for fundamental inflection points or new catalysts to drive meaningful moves.

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Premier, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $602K worth of PINC shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

1.3K

35.43K

Net Activity

-35K

-$35K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

22.0K

566.45K

Net Activity

-566K

-$566K

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
BA

Brailo Andy

Officer: Chief Commercial Officer

12.1K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$315K

2
KDL

Klatsky David L

Officer: General Counsel

8.7K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$222K

3
CC

Climer Crystal

Officer: Chief Accounting Officer

1.3K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$35K

4
BJT

Bigalke John T.

Director

1.1K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$29K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $602K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

4 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

0.81%
Dividend Yield
-18%
3Y+29.0%
5Y-20.0%
10Y-49.0%
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pinc Dividend History

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10Y CAGR +1%
Latest $0.21
Annual $1.05
5 year growth trend
Last Period: +0%