GLANBIA PLC (GL9.I) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

DUB:GL9 • IE0000669501

17.15 EUR
+0.15 (+0.88%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 03:55 PM

This GL9.I fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to GL9. GL9 was compared to 61 industry peers in the Food Products industry. GL9 has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. GL9 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. GL9.I Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GL9 was profitable.
  • GL9 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • GL9 had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years GL9 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
GL9.I Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGL9.I Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of GL9 (3.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Equity of GL9 (5.89%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GL9 has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.81%) than 88.52% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GL9 is above the industry average of 6.64%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (9.21%) for GL9 is below the current ROIC(9.81%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.1%
ROE 5.89%
ROIC 9.81%
ROA(3y)6.64%
ROA(5y)5.89%
ROE(3y)12.59%
ROE(5y)11.36%
ROIC(3y)9.21%
ROIC(5y)7.85%
GL9.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGL9.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of GL9 (3.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • GL9's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • GL9 has a Operating Margin of 9.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: GL9 outperforms 65.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GL9 has grown nicely.
  • GL9 has a worse Gross Margin (27.51%) than 68.85% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GL9 has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.38%
PM (TTM) 3.06%
GM 27.51%
OM growth 3Y27.68%
OM growth 5Y13.06%
PM growth 3Y2.53%
PM growth 5Y-1.6%
GM growth 3Y15.03%
GM growth 5Y8.57%
GL9.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGL9.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. GL9.I Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • GL9 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • GL9 has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GL9 has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for GL9 is higher compared to a year ago.
GL9.I Yearly Shares OutstandingGL9.I Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
GL9.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGL9.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.76 indicates that GL9 is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • GL9's Altman-Z score of 3.76 is amongst the best of the industry. GL9 outperforms 81.97% of its industry peers.
  • GL9 has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.82. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as GL9 would need 3.82 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.82, GL9 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50 indicates that GL9 is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • GL9's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.50 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GL9 outperforms 55.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 3.82
Altman-Z 3.76
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC6.9%
GL9.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGL9.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • GL9 has a Current Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that GL9 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of GL9 (1.67) is better than 63.93% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that GL9 may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • GL9 has a Quick ratio of 0.89. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GL9 outperforms 55.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.67
Quick Ratio 0.89
GL9.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGL9.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. GL9.I Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • GL9 shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -58.14%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.31% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue for GL9 has decreased by -11.61% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • GL9 shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.19% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-58.14%
EPS 3Y-0.29%
EPS 5Y7.31%
EPS Q2Q%-7.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.04%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.19%
Sales Q2Q%6.12%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GL9 will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.43% on average per year.
  • GL9 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y-5.04%
EPS Next 2Y1.42%
EPS Next 3Y3.6%
EPS Next 5Y4.43%
Revenue Next Year1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y2.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.78%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
GL9.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGL9.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
GL9.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGL9.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5

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4. GL9.I Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.78, the valuation of GL9 can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GL9 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GL9 is cheaper than 63.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GL9 to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.03), we can say GL9 is valued slightly cheaper.
  • GL9 is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.87.
  • GL9's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • GL9's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.11.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.78
Fwd PE 13.87
GL9.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGL9.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • GL9's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • 60.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GL9, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.96
EV/EBITDA 10.24
GL9.I Per share dataGL9.I EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of GL9 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.02
EPS Next 2Y1.42%
EPS Next 3Y3.6%

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5. GL9.I Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.18%, GL9 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • GL9's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.47.
  • GL9's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.18%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
GL9.I Yearly Dividends per shareGL9.I Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 92.88% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GL9. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP92.88%
EPS Next 2Y1.42%
EPS Next 3Y3.6%
GL9.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGL9.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
GL9.I Dividend Payout.GL9.I Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GL9.I Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GL9.I Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GLANBIA PLC

DUB:GL9 (3/5/2026, 3:55:00 PM)

17.15

+0.15 (+0.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)08-11
Inst Owners27.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.18B
Revenue(TTM)3.95B
Net Income(TTM)120.80M
Analysts80
Price Target18.12 (5.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.18%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP92.88%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.17%
PT rev (3m)1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.38%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.78
Fwd PE 13.87
P/S 1.23
P/FCF 17.96
P/OCF 13.49
P/B 2.38
P/tB 11.08
EV/EBITDA 10.24
EPS(TTM)1.16
EY6.76%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY7.21%
FCF(TTM)0.95
FCFY5.57%
OCF(TTM)1.27
OCFY7.41%
SpS13.91
BVpS7.22
TBVpS1.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.02
Graham Number13.73
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.1%
ROE 5.89%
ROCE 12.36%
ROIC 9.81%
ROICexc 10.74%
ROICexgc 24.2%
OM 9.38%
PM (TTM) 3.06%
GM 27.51%
FCFM 6.86%
ROA(3y)6.64%
ROA(5y)5.89%
ROE(3y)12.59%
ROE(5y)11.36%
ROIC(3y)9.21%
ROIC(5y)7.85%
ROICexc(3y)10.65%
ROICexc(5y)8.91%
ROICexgc(3y)25.6%
ROICexgc(5y)20.78%
ROCE(3y)11.85%
ROCE(5y)10%
ROICexgc growth 3Y28.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.14%
ROICexc growth 3Y21.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.02%
OM growth 3Y27.68%
OM growth 5Y13.06%
PM growth 3Y2.53%
PM growth 5Y-1.6%
GM growth 3Y15.03%
GM growth 5Y8.57%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF 3.82
Debt/EBITDA 1.92
Cap/Depr 56.68%
Cap/Sales 2.28%
Interest Coverage 11.4
Cash Conversion 68.24%
Profit Quality 224.5%
Current Ratio 1.67
Quick Ratio 0.89
Altman-Z 3.76
F-Score6
WACC6.9%
ROIC/WACC1.42
Cap/Depr(3y)51.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)53.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.68%
Profit Quality(3y)136.16%
Profit Quality(5y)132.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-58.14%
EPS 3Y-0.29%
EPS 5Y7.31%
EPS Q2Q%-7.35%
EPS Next Y-5.04%
EPS Next 2Y1.42%
EPS Next 3Y3.6%
EPS Next 5Y4.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.04%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.19%
Sales Q2Q%6.12%
Revenue Next Year1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y2.66%
Revenue Next 5Y2.78%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.4%
EBIT growth 3Y19.97%
EBIT growth 5Y12.85%
EBIT Next Year25.42%
EBIT Next 3Y12.45%
EBIT Next 5Y10.6%
FCF growth 1Y-12.01%
FCF growth 3Y21.96%
FCF growth 5Y21.96%
OCF growth 1Y-6.33%
OCF growth 3Y16.3%
OCF growth 5Y16.3%

GLANBIA PLC / GL9.I FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GL9.I.


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GLANBIA PLC (GL9.I) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is GLANBIA PLC?

The financial health rating of GLANBIA PLC (GL9.I) is 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for GLANBIA PLC (GL9.I) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GLANBIA PLC (GL9.I) is expected to decline by -5.04% in the next year.