Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) — Stock Score Summary

Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 64/100 based on Quality (42/100), Value (57/100), and Momentum (49/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Post Holdings is a consumer packaged goods company focused on private label and cereal. It is a stable business but lacks the high-growth, high-ROIC characteristics and macro tailwinds we require for our concentrated portfolio.

Post Holdings, Inc. is a diversified consumer packaged goods company, primarily known for its breakfast cereals, but also operates in protein-based foods, snacks, and foodservice. The company boasts a strong brand portfolio with established positions in various consumer food categories, benefiting from extensive distribution networks and brand loyalty. Post Holdings has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, building a diverse portfolio of well-known food brands.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$91.51
Market Cap$4.4B
P/E (TTM)14.89
P/E (Forward)10.13
Price/Book1.26
Return on Equity9.6%
Return on Invested Capital6.5%
Debt/Equity238.09
Gross Margin29.0%
Operating Margin11.9%
Revenue Growth4.7%
Free Cash Flow$316M

Post Holdings, Inc. operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Post Holdings, Inc.’s (POST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) is 64/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (42), Value (57), and Momentum (49) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Post Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?
Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Post Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 64/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Post Holdings, Inc. in?
Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).
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