KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Dublin - DUB:KRZ - IE0004906560 - Common Stock
76.4 EUR
-0.4 (-0.52%)
Taking everything into account, KRZ scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KRZ was compared to 61 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While KRZ has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRZ has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KRZ had positive earnings in the past year.
KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KRZ has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years KRZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KRZ's Return On Assets of 6.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 77.05% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a better Return On Equity (12.62%) than 72.13% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.73%, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.05% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.05%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.37%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.73%) for KRZ is above the 3 year average (8.05%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.41% | ||
| ROE | 12.62% | ||
| ROIC | 8.73% |
ROA(3y)5.69%
ROA(5y)5.93%
ROE(3y)10.75%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)8.05%
ROIC(5y)7.92%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of KRZ (11.45%) is better than 86.89% of its industry peers.
KRZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.73%, KRZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of KRZ (54.67%) is better than 88.52% of its industry peers.
KRZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.45% | ||
| GM | 54.67% |
OM growth 3Y6.68%
OM growth 5Y2.26%
PM growth 3Y0.7%
PM growth 5Y6.26%
GM growth 3Y3.32%
GM growth 5Y1.95%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KRZ is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KRZ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
KRZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KRZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KRZ has an Altman-Z score of 2.93. This is not the best score and indicates that KRZ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KRZ (2.93) is better than 72.13% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRZ is 4.95, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KRZ, 4.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KRZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.95 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 77.05% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KRZ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 65.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.44%
2.3 Liquidity
KRZ has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that KRZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KRZ's Current ratio of 1.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 59.02% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that KRZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KRZ's Quick ratio of 0.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 60.66% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.64% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, KRZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.48% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.82% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, KRZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.64%
EPS 3Y7.15%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%7.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%-10.75%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue Next Year-13.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KRZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.82.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.50. KRZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
KRZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.41.
KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.93, KRZ is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KRZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
KRZ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRZ is cheaper than 62.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of KRZ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.91
PEG (5Y)4.55
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KRZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, KRZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, KRZ is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of KRZ grows each year by 10.52%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.52%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
28.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRZ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KRZ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.4%
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
DUB:KRZ (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
76.4
-0.4 (-0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners41.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.33B
Revenue(TTM)6.51B
Net Income(TTM)745.70M
Analysts76.67
Price Target100.27 (31.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.52%
DP28.4%
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)-0.78%
PT rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.41 | ||
| P/S | 1.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.08 | ||
| P/B | 2.09 | ||
| P/tB | 27.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.85 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY6.32%
EPS(NY)5.3
Fwd EY6.94%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY5.77%
OCF(TTM)6.33
OCFY8.28%
SpS40.35
BVpS36.61
TBVpS2.73
PEG (NY)3.91
PEG (5Y)4.55
Graham Number63.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.41% | ||
| ROE | 12.62% | ||
| ROCE | 9.97% | ||
| ROIC | 8.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 38.86% | ||
| OM | 13.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.45% | ||
| GM | 54.67% | ||
| FCFM | 10.93% |
ROA(3y)5.69%
ROA(5y)5.93%
ROE(3y)10.75%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)8.05%
ROIC(5y)7.92%
ROICexc(3y)9.27%
ROICexc(5y)8.96%
ROICexgc(3y)30.73%
ROICexgc(5y)28.45%
ROCE(3y)9.21%
ROCE(5y)9.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.2%
OM growth 3Y6.68%
OM growth 5Y2.26%
PM growth 3Y0.7%
PM growth 5Y6.26%
GM growth 3Y3.32%
GM growth 5Y1.95%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 96.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
F-Score7
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC1.36
Cap/Depr(3y)87.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.82%
Profit Quality(3y)92.87%
Profit Quality(5y)79.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.64%
EPS 3Y7.15%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%7.78%
EPS Next Y4.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%-10.75%
Revenue Next Year-13.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year29.38%
EBIT Next 3Y13.92%
EBIT Next 5Y12.69%
FCF growth 1Y11.25%
FCF growth 3Y24.19%
FCF growth 5Y8.6%
OCF growth 1Y13.53%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y5.29%
KERRY GROUP PLC-A / KRZ.I FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KRZ stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KRZ.I.
Can you provide the valuation status for KERRY GROUP PLC-A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KERRY GROUP PLC-A?
KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is KERRY GROUP PLC-A?
The financial health rating of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KERRY GROUP PLC-A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is expected to grow by 4.04% in the next year.