WK KELLOGG CO (KLG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KLG • US92942W1071
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This KLG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KLG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KLG was profitable.
- KLG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years KLG 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years KLG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of KLG (1.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Equity of KLG (9.86%) is better than 71.91% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.68%, KLG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.02% 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 above the industry average of 6.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.6% | ||
| ROE | 9.86% | ||
| ROIC | 9.68% |
ROA(3y)2.58%
ROA(5y)7.05%
ROE(3y)18.58%
ROE(5y)24.2%
ROIC(3y)10.53%
ROIC(5y)12.48%
1.3 Margins
- KLG has a Profit Margin of 1.31%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KLG outperforms 42.70% of its industry peers.
- KLG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.49%, KLG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KLG has grown nicely.
- KLG has a better Gross Margin (30.40%) than 69.66% of its industry peers.
- KLG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.31% | ||
| GM | 30.4% |
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
2. KLG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KLG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KLG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- KLG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.17 indicates that KLG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.17, KLG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- KLG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of KLG (2.05) is worse than 86.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC8.08%
2.3 Liquidity
- KLG has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that KLG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of KLG (0.99) is worse than 78.65% of its industry peers.
- KLG has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that KLG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.47, KLG is not doing good in the industry: 76.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. KLG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KLG have decreased by -0.07% in the last year.
- KLG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.66% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, KLG shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.30% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.25% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.07%
EPS 3Y-23.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-40.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.3%
Revenue growth 3Y3.25%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-8.78%
3.2 Future
- KLG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.93% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KLG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.74%
EPS Next 2Y-1.29%
EPS Next 3Y4.27%
EPS Next 5Y12.93%
Revenue Next Year-4.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.39%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.8%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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.
4. KLG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.54, which indicates a correct valuation of KLG.
- KLG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KLG is cheaper than 69.66% of the companies in the same industry.
- KLG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.21.
- KLG is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.33.
- KLG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KLG is cheaper than 70.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- KLG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KLG is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of KLG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.29%
EPS Next 3Y4.27%
5. KLG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.87%, KLG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.26, KLG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- KLG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.87% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- KLG pays out 164.71% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP164.71%
EPS Next 2Y-1.29%
EPS Next 3Y4.27%
KLG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Inst Owners93.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.57%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.99B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)34.00M
Analysts50.67
Price Target22.61 (-1.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.87% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP164.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.01%
Min EPS beat(2)8.16%
Max EPS beat(2)21.87%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)27.7%
Min EPS beat(4)8.16%
Max EPS beat(4)62.95%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)23.42%
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)-2.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.44%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.56%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)34.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 25.16 | ||
| P/B | 5.76 | ||
| P/tB | 8.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.26 |
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY6.43%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY6.52%
FCF(TTM)-1.47
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.91
OCFY3.97%
SpS30.14
BVpS3.99
TBVpS2.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.6% | ||
| ROE | 9.86% | ||
| ROCE | 12.29% | ||
| ROIC | 9.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.59% | ||
| OM | 6.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.31% | ||
| GM | 30.4% | ||
| 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y38.76%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover1.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 248.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 31.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
F-Score5
WACC8.08%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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)-0.07%
EPS 3Y-23.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-40.91%
EPS Next Y-5.74%
EPS Next 2Y-1.29%
EPS Next 3Y4.27%
EPS Next 5Y12.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.3%
Revenue growth 3Y3.25%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-8.78%
Revenue Next Year-4.2%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.55%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.39%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.8%
EBIT growth 1Y3.05%
EBIT growth 3Y68.18%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year33.22%
EBIT Next 3Y18.48%
EBIT Next 5Y14.53%
FCF growth 1Y-382.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-46.98%
OCF growth 3Y142.64%
OCF growth 5YN/A
WK KELLOGG CO / KLG Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to KLG.
What is the valuation status for KLG stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WK KELLOGG CO (KLG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KLG stock?
WK KELLOGG CO (KLG) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WK KELLOGG CO (KLG) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WK KELLOGG CO (KLG) is 15.54 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.76.
Is the dividend of WK KELLOGG CO sustainable?
The dividend rating of WK KELLOGG CO (KLG) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 164.71%.