Post Holdings Inc (POST) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Post Holdings Inc stock (POST) is currently trading at $97.21. Post Holdings Inc PE ratio is 17.65. Post Holdings Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.60. Analyst consensus price target for POST is $130.12. WallStSmart rates POST as Hold.
- POST PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- POST PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- POST intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- POST stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- POST fair value vs current price
- POST insider transactions and insider buying
- Is POST undervalued or overvalued?
- Post Holdings Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- POST Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- POST analyst price target and Smart Rating
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POST Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Post Holdings Inc (POST)
POST trades 200% above its Graham fair value of $36.99, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Post Holdings Inc (POST) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Post Holdings Inc (POST) Key Strengths (5)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
101.12% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Trading at 1.34x book value, attractively priced
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Post Holdings Inc (POST) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -3.90%, profits shrinking
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Solid revenue growth at 10.10% per year
Supporting Valuation Data
Post Holdings Inc (POST) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.19), Price/Sales (0.60), Price/Book (1.34) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Return on Equity. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 10.10%, EPS Growth at -3.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 8.67%, Operating Margin at 10.70%, Profit Margin at 3.82%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 8.67% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 10.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
POST Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
POST's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.60x trades 39% below its historical average of 0.99x (2th percentile). The current valuation is 77% below its historical high of 2.65x set in Feb 2014, and 9% above its historical low of 0.55x in Oct 2023. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.7x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Post Holdings Inc (POST) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE › PACKAGED FOODS
The Big Picture
Post Holdings Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 8.4B with 10% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 3.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 119M in free cash flow and 236M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Post Holdings Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Post Holdings Inc.
Bottom Line
Post Holdings Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Post Holdings Inc(POST)
NYSE
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
PACKAGED FOODS
USA
Post Holdings, Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.