What is Post Holdings, Inc.'s (POST) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) is 56/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (33), Value (62), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Post Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?

Post Holdings, Inc. (POST) has a Quality factor score of 33/100. 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 financial 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 56/100. 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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Post Holdings, Inc. · Consumer Defensive · United States · $4.1B · Avg Vol: $86M/d

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P/E (TTM)

14.6x

ROE

9.6%

D/E

2.4x

Dividend %

—

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	5.9B	7.0B	7.9B	8.2B	11.7%	8.4B	8.3B	8.3B	0.6%
EPS	12.42	5.21	6.12	5.98	-21.6%	5.99	6.36	7.08	8.8%
Shares	58.7M	60.4M	58.4M	52.8M	-10.1%	45.3M	—	—	—
Debt	6.1B	6.2B	7.1B	7.7B	8.1%	7.6B	—	—	—
Equity	3.3B	3.8B	4.1B	3.8B	4.9%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	382.6M	750.3M	931.7M	998.3M	37.7%	1.0B	—	—	—
Inv CF	-221.0M	-669.3M	-677.5M	-1.4B	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-386.7M	-555.7M	415.6M	-188.6M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+5.6%

SMA 50SMA 200

$97.53

RSI (14)

82.5

52W High

$117.28

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

6.5%32.0

ROE

9.6%50.3

GP/Assets

18.1%27.7

Op. Margin

11.9%67.1

FCF/Assets

2.3%33.3

Piotroski

412.4

Int. Cover

2.2x18.6

D/E Ratio

2.38x5.7

Current Ratio

1.85x60.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

14.6x62.2

EV/EBITDA

7.6x67.2

P/FCF

13.0x62.8

P/B

1.2x65.1

P/S

0.5x75.1

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

83%52.9

RS 6M

-6%57.9

SMA 50/200

0.91x33.0

EPS Rev 4W

-1.2%36.3

EPS Rev 12W

+4.3%89.0

EPS Improve

+43%56.9

Q Growth

31%70.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$4.1B

P/E (Forward)

10.2x

Gross Margin

29.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of POST are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
POST	Post Holdings, Inc.(you)	$4.1B	56	HOLD
MZTI	The Marzetti Company	$2.9B	57	HOLD
CPB	The Campbell's Company	$6.5B	59	HOLD
LW	Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.	$6.8B	60	HOLD
PPC	Pilgrim's Pride Corporation	$6.8B	45	HOLD
INGR	Ingredion Incorporated	$6.4B	70	BUY
FLO	Flowers Foods, Inc.	$1.6B	51	HOLD
BRBR	BellRing Brands, Inc.	$1.5B	51	HOLD
HRL	Hormel Foods Corporation	$13.9B	55	HOLD
UTZ	Utz Brands, Inc.	$1.2B	53	HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 12.3% · P/E 21.6x · Gross margin 35.0%

Price	$97.53
Market Cap	$4.1B
P/E (TTM)	14.58
P/E (Forward)	10.19
Price/Book	1.24
Return on Equity	9.6%
Return on Invested Capital	6.5%
Debt/Equity	2.38x
Gross Margin	29.0%
Operating Margin	11.9%
Revenue Growth	4.7%
Free Cash Flow	$316M