KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
DUB:KRZ • IE0004906560
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69.85 EUR
+0.9 (+1.31%)
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This KRZ.I fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KRZ.I Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KRZ was profitable.
- KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KRZ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KRZ has a better Return On Assets (6.17%) than 69.49% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of KRZ (11.06%) is better than 66.10% of its industry peers.
- KRZ's Return On Invested Capital of 8.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 76.27% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRZ is in line with the industry average of 7.16%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.64%) for KRZ is above the 3 year average (8.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.17% | ||
| ROE | 11.06% | ||
| ROIC | 8.64% |
ROA(3y)6.1%
ROA(5y)5.99%
ROE(3y)11.19%
ROE(5y)11.38%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)7.95%
1.3 Margins
- KRZ has a Profit Margin of 9.74%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 77.97% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of KRZ (13.31%) is better than 83.05% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 51.15%, KRZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.74% | ||
| GM | 51.15% |
OM growth 3Y8.48%
OM growth 5Y4.97%
PM growth 3Y12.12%
PM growth 5Y4.11%
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y1.78%
2. KRZ.I Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KRZ 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 KRZ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- KRZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KRZ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.23 indicates that KRZ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.23, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KRZ is 5.25, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KRZ, 5.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KRZ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.25. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 77.97% 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.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.43, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC6.61%
2.3 Liquidity
- KRZ has a Current Ratio of 1.68. 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 1.68 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 66.10% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that KRZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KRZ has a better Quick ratio (1.10) than 67.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. KRZ.I Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.99% 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 6.89% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.48% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, KRZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.57% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.99%
EPS 3Y2.97%
EPS 5Y6.89%
EPS Q2Q%-0.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.57%
Sales Q2Q%-19.65%
3.2 Future
- KRZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.57% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KRZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.5%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
EPS Next 5Y10.57%
Revenue Next Year-1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y2.09%
Revenue Next 5Y6.22%
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. KRZ.I Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.52, which indicates a correct valuation of KRZ.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KRZ is valued a bit cheaper than 64.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. KRZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.75, which indicates a correct valuation of KRZ.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.99), we can say KRZ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KRZ does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of KRZ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.64
PEG (5Y)2.11
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
5. KRZ.I Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%, KRZ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- KRZ's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.07.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KRZ is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KRZ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.15%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.15%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 32.68% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRZ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KRZ is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP32.68%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
KRZ.I Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
DUB:KRZ (4/29/2026, 5:31:15 PM)
69.85
+0.9 (+1.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Industry Strength56.76
Industry Growth70.67
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-28 2026-07-28
Inst Owners37.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.16B
Revenue(TTM)6.76B
Net Income(TTM)658.50M
Analysts75.79
Price Target92.57 (32.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend1.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.15%
DP32.68%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
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)-2.87%
PT rev (3m)-7.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.75 | ||
| P/S | 1.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.77 | ||
| P/B | 1.87 | ||
| P/tB | 21.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.72 |
EPS(TTM)4.81
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)5.08
Fwd EY7.27%
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY4.43%
OCF(TTM)4.73
OCFY6.77%
SpS42.31
BVpS37.27
TBVpS3.18
PEG (NY)2.64
PEG (5Y)2.11
Graham Number63.509 (-9.08%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.17% | ||
| ROE | 11.06% | ||
| ROCE | 9.97% | ||
| ROIC | 8.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.15% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.38% | ||
| OM | 13.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.74% | ||
| GM | 51.15% | ||
| FCFM | 7.31% |
ROA(3y)6.1%
ROA(5y)5.99%
ROE(3y)11.19%
ROE(5y)11.38%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)7.95%
ROICexc(3y)9.06%
ROICexc(5y)8.95%
ROICexgc(3y)28.79%
ROICexgc(5y)28.2%
ROCE(3y)9.28%
ROCE(5y)9.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.69%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.89%
OM growth 3Y8.48%
OM growth 5Y4.97%
PM growth 3Y12.12%
PM growth 5Y4.11%
GM growth 3Y4.72%
GM growth 5Y1.78%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 84.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.19 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | 75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.23 |
F-Score7
WACC6.61%
ROIC/WACC1.31
Cap/Depr(3y)91.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)90.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.8%
Profit Quality(3y)90.34%
Profit Quality(5y)79.99%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.99%
EPS 3Y2.97%
EPS 5Y6.89%
EPS Q2Q%-0.4%
EPS Next Y5.5%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
EPS Next 5Y10.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.57%
Sales Q2Q%-19.65%
Revenue Next Year-1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y2.09%
Revenue Next 5Y6.22%
EBIT growth 1Y3.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.55%
EBIT growth 5Y4.37%
EBIT Next Year31.13%
EBIT Next 3Y14.39%
EBIT Next 5Y14.03%
FCF growth 1Y-27.08%
FCF growth 3Y-0.46%
FCF growth 5Y4.52%
OCF growth 1Y-23.59%
OCF growth 3Y1.53%
OCF growth 5Y2.36%
KERRY GROUP PLC-A / KRZ.I Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KRZ stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KRZ.I.
What is the valuation status of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KRZ stock?
KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KRZ stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is expected to grow by 5.5% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KRZ stock?
The dividend rating of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.68%.