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WK KELLOGG CO (KLG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KLG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US92942W1071 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

22.89  +0.03 (+0.13%)

After market: 22.85 -0.04 (-0.17%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall KLG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KLG against 91 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While KLG belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. KLG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KLG had positive earnings in the past year.
KLG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years KLG 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KLG had a positive operating cash flow.
KLG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKLG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

KLG has a Return On Assets of 2.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KLG outperforms 51.09% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.43%, KLG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.63%, KLG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.87% of the companies in the same industry.
KLG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.53%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.11%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.63%) for KLG is above the 3 year average (10.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.83%
ROE 17.43%
ROIC 11.63%
ROA(3y)2.58%
ROA(5y)7.05%
ROE(3y)18.58%
ROE(5y)24.2%
ROIC(3y)10.53%
ROIC(5y)12.48%
KLG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKLG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

KLG has a Profit Margin of 2.14%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KLG outperforms 54.35% of its industry peers.
KLG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KLG's Operating Margin of 6.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KLG outperforms 66.30% of its industry peers.
KLG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KLG has a better Gross Margin (30.41%) than 70.65% of its industry peers.
KLG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.79%
PM (TTM) 2.14%
GM 30.41%
OM growth 3Y62.88%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-26.09%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.37%
GM growth 5YN/A
KLG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKLG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KLG is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KLG has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for KLG is higher compared to a year ago.
KLG Yearly Shares OutstandingKLG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
KLG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKLG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.22 indicates that KLG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KLG has a Altman-Z score (2.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
KLG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.75. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.75, KLG is not doing good in the industry: 83.70% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.22
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC8.32%
KLG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKLG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that KLG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KLG has a worse Current ratio (0.78) than 81.52% of its industry peers.
KLG has a Quick Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that KLG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KLG's Quick ratio of 0.34 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KLG is outperformed by 86.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.34
KLG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKLG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KLG have decreased strongly by -52.11% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KLG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.66% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, KLG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.13% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KLG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.25% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.11%
EPS 3Y-23.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%32.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.13%
Revenue growth 3Y3.25%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.22%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.93% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
KLG is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
EPS Next 5Y12.93%
Revenue Next Year-1.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.8%

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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
KLG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKLG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
KLG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKLG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.79 indicates a correct valuation of KLG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KLG is valued a bit cheaper than 72.83% of the companies in the same industry.
KLG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.21, KLG is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KLG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. KLG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.79
Fwd PE 13.21
KLG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKLG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

60.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KLG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.45
KLG Per share dataKLG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KLG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of KLG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KLG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.84%.
KLG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.71.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, KLG pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.84%

5.2 History

KLG has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
KLG Yearly Dividends per shareKLG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

KLG pays out 96.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP96.49%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
KLG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKLG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M
KLG Dividend Payout.KLG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KLG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WK KELLOGG CO

NYSE:KLG (7/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 22.85 -0.04 (-0.17%)

22.89

+0.03 (+0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Inst Owners100.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.02%
Ins Owner Change0.4%
Market Cap1.97B
Analysts47.06
Price Target16.77 (-26.74%)
Short Float %14.52%
Short Ratio13.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.84%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP96.49%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (0.165)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)42.41%
Min EPS beat(2)21.87%
Max EPS beat(2)62.95%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)27.36%
Min EPS beat(4)6.82%
Max EPS beat(4)62.95%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.75%
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)-2.82%
PT rev (3m)-5.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.79
Fwd PE 13.21
P/S 0.74
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 22.44
P/B 6.04
P/tB 9.1
EV/EBITDA 9.45
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY7.25%
EPS(NY)1.73
Fwd EY7.57%
FCF(TTM)-1.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.02
OCFY4.46%
SpS30.88
BVpS3.79
TBVpS2.52
PEG (NY)4.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.83%
ROE 17.43%
ROCE 15.34%
ROIC 11.63%
ROICexc 11.89%
ROICexgc 13.07%
OM 6.79%
PM (TTM) 2.14%
GM 30.41%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.58%
ROA(5y)7.05%
ROE(3y)18.58%
ROE(5y)24.2%
ROIC(3y)10.53%
ROIC(5y)12.48%
ROICexc(3y)10.95%
ROICexc(5y)12.73%
ROICexgc(3y)12.41%
ROICexgc(5y)14.97%
ROCE(3y)13.36%
ROCE(5y)15.69%
ROICexcg growth 3Y38.76%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y42.18%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y62.88%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-26.09%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.37%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.18
Cap/Depr 222.22%
Cap/Sales 6.76%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 33.59%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.34
Altman-Z 2.22
F-Score5
WACC8.32%
ROIC/WACC1.4
Cap/Depr(3y)165.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.78%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.11%
EPS 3Y-23.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%32.16%
EPS Next Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
EPS Next 5Y12.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.13%
Revenue growth 3Y3.25%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.22%
Revenue Next Year-1.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.8%
EBIT growth 1Y1.69%
EBIT growth 3Y68.18%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year43.14%
EBIT Next 3Y22.64%
EBIT Next 5Y14.53%
FCF growth 1Y-453.85%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-25.42%
OCF growth 3Y142.64%
OCF growth 5YN/A