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WK KELLOGG CO (KLG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:KLG - US92942W1071 - Common Stock

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Last: 9/19/2025, 8:24:56 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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KLG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. There are concerns on the financial health of KLG while its profitability can be described as average. KLG has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KLG was profitable.
In the past year KLG had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years KLG 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years KLG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.60%, KLG is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.82% of the companies in the same industry.
KLG has a Return On Equity of 9.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: KLG outperforms 70.79% of its industry peers.
KLG has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLG outperforms 80.90% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KLG is significantly below the industry average of 28.31%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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's Profit Margin of 1.31% is in line compared 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.
KLG's Operating Margin of 6.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KLG outperforms 66.29% of its industry peers.
KLG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KLG has a Gross Margin of 30.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: KLG outperforms 69.66% of its industry peers.
KLG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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
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
Compared to 1 year ago, KLG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 2.17 indicates that KLG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KLG has a Altman-Z score (2.17) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KLG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
KLG's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KLG is outperformed by 86.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.05
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.17
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC8.07%
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 0.99 indicates that KLG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KLG has a worse Current ratio (0.99) than 77.53% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.47, KLG is doing worse than 77.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.47
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

KLG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.07%.
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.
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)-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 3Y4.91%
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

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.54, the valuation of KLG can be described as correct.
68.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KLG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KLG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say KLG is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.33, KLG is valued correctly.
KLG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KLG is cheaper than 68.54% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KLG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.86), we can say KLG is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.54
Fwd PE 15.33
KLG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKLG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

KLG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.25
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 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 3Y4.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KLG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.87%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.03, KLG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KLG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector 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
KLG Yearly Dividends per shareKLG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

164.71% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KLG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP164.71%
EPS Next 2Y-1.29%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
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 (9/19/2025, 8:24:56 PM)

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+0.02 (+0.09%)

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 Owners100.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners7.59%
Ins Owner Change0.4%
Market Cap1.99B
Analysts50.67
Price Target22.61 (-1.7%)
Short Float %7.64%
Short Ratio2.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.87%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP164.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-29 2025-08-29 (0.165)
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)30.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector 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 10.25
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
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
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 Turnover1.23
Health
Industry RankSector 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
WACC8.07%
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 3Y4.91%
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 Year33.93%
EBIT Next 3Y20.28%
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