KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
DUB:KRZ • IE0004906560
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67.95 EUR
+0.6 (+0.89%)
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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
- 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 has a better Return On Assets (6.17%) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
- KRZ has a Return On Equity of 11.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 63.79% of its industry peers.
- KRZ's Return On Invested Capital of 8.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KRZ is in line with the industry average of 7.16%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.03%) for KRZ is below the current ROIC(8.64%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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's Profit Margin of 9.74% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 77.59% of its industry peers.
- KRZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KRZ has a better Operating Margin (13.31%) than 84.48% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
- KRZ has a Gross Margin of 51.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRZ outperforms 87.93% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KRZ has less shares outstanding
- KRZ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.20 indicates that KRZ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.20, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.25, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC6.59%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.68. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 68.97% of its industry peers.
- KRZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. 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 Quick ratio of 1.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 70.69% 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.
- KRZ shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.48%.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, KRZ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.69% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y5.5%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
EPS Next 5Y10.69%
Revenue Next Year0.14%
Revenue Next 2Y2.3%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. KRZ.I Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.13, the valuation of KRZ can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KRZ is valued a bit cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KRZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.53), we can say KRZ is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.38, the valuation of KRZ can be described as correct.
- KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.95, KRZ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KRZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 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 | 21.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.51 |
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)2.57
PEG (5Y)2.05
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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.60, KRZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- KRZ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| 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
- KRZ pays out 32.68% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- KRZ's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept 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 (4/17/2026, 11:34:14 AM)
67.95
+0.6 (+0.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
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 Cap10.86B
Revenue(TTM)6.76B
Net Income(TTM)658.50M
Analysts75.79
Price Target92.57 (36.23%)
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)-7.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.38 | ||
| P/B | 1.82 | ||
| P/tB | 21.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.51 |
EPS(TTM)4.81
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)5.08
Fwd EY7.48%
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY4.55%
OCF(TTM)4.73
OCFY6.96%
SpS42.28
BVpS37.24
TBVpS3.18
PEG (NY)2.57
PEG (5Y)2.05
Graham Number63.4832 (-6.57%)
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 | 3.2 |
F-Score7
WACC6.59%
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 5Y10.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.33%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.57%
Sales Q2Q%-19.65%
Revenue Next Year0.14%
Revenue Next 2Y2.3%
Revenue Next 3Y2.91%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
EBIT growth 1Y3.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.55%
EBIT growth 5Y4.37%
EBIT Next Year31.13%
EBIT Next 3Y14.39%
EBIT Next 5Y14.01%
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%.