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KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis

DUB:KRZ - Euronext Dublin - IE0004906560 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, KRZ scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KRZ was compared to 57 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While KRZ has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, KRZ is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KRZ was profitable.
KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KRZ has always been profitable.
KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KRZ.I Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKRZ.I Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

KRZ's Return On Assets of 5.87% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KRZ (11.32%) is better than 63.79% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.11%, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KRZ is in line with the industry average of 7.01%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.01%) for KRZ is below the current ROIC(8.11%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.87%
ROE 11.32%
ROIC 8.11%
ROA(3y)5.68%
ROA(5y)5.92%
ROE(3y)10.75%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)8.01%
ROIC(5y)7.9%
KRZ.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRZ.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

KRZ's Profit Margin of 10.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 79.31% 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 12.82%, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.82%
PM (TTM) 10.6%
GM N/A
OM growth 3Y6.42%
OM growth 5Y2.1%
PM growth 3Y0.7%
PM growth 5Y6.26%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
KRZ.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRZ.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRZ has less shares outstanding
KRZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRZ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KRZ.I Yearly Shares OutstandingKRZ.I Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
KRZ.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKRZ.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

KRZ has an Altman-Z score of 3.01. This indicates that KRZ is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.01, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.59% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.07. This is a neutral value as KRZ would need 5.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KRZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 60.34% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KRZ has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.38) than 74.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 5.07
Altman-Z 3.01
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC6.58%
KRZ.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKRZ.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that KRZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KRZ has a Current ratio (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that KRZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KRZ (1.03) is better than 60.34% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.03
KRZ.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKRZ.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.67% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.75% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.88% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.67%
EPS 3Y-0.53%
EPS 5Y5.75%
EPS Q2Q%24.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%

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 9.69% yearly.
KRZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y9.78%
EPS Next 5Y9.69%
Revenue Next Year-6.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.55%
Revenue Next 3Y0.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%

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.
KRZ.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKRZ.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
KRZ.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKRZ.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.89, the valuation of KRZ can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KRZ indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KRZ is more expensive than 60.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KRZ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 29.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.56, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KRZ.
KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KRZ is more expensive than 63.79% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say KRZ is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.89
Fwd PE 18.56
KRZ.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRZ.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRZ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 74.14% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
KRZ's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.74
EV/EBITDA 14.59
KRZ.I Per share dataKRZ.I EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
KRZ has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.03
PEG (5Y)3.98
EPS Next 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y9.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KRZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%.
KRZ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.35.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, KRZ is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector 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
KRZ.I Yearly Dividends per shareKRZ.I Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

27.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRZ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
KRZ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP27.94%
EPS Next 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y9.78%
KRZ.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKRZ.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
KRZ.I Dividend Payout.KRZ.I Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KRZ.I Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KERRY GROUP PLC-A

DUB:KRZ (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-18 2025-02-18/amc
Earnings (Next)07-29 2025-07-29
Inst Owners42.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap16.08B
Analysts78.75
Price Target111.27 (14.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.45%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.52%
DP27.94%
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)2.36%
PT rev (3m)4.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.89
Fwd PE 18.56
P/S 2.32
P/FCF 23.74
P/OCF 16.26
P/B 2.48
P/tB 22.72
EV/EBITDA 14.59
EPS(TTM)4.24
EY4.37%
EPS(NY)5.23
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)4.09
FCFY4.21%
OCF(TTM)5.97
OCFY6.15%
SpS41.82
BVpS39.15
TBVpS4.27
PEG (NY)2.03
PEG (5Y)3.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.87%
ROE 11.32%
ROCE 9.26%
ROIC 8.11%
ROICexc 9.88%
ROICexgc 37.08%
OM 12.82%
PM (TTM) 10.6%
GM N/A
FCFM 9.77%
ROA(3y)5.68%
ROA(5y)5.92%
ROE(3y)10.75%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)8.01%
ROIC(5y)7.9%
ROICexc(3y)9.23%
ROICexc(5y)8.94%
ROICexgc(3y)30.72%
ROICexgc(5y)28.44%
ROCE(3y)9.16%
ROCE(5y)9.03%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.46%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.32%
OM growth 3Y6.42%
OM growth 5Y2.1%
PM growth 3Y0.7%
PM growth 5Y6.26%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF 5.07
Debt/EBITDA 2.05
Cap/Depr 96.53%
Cap/Sales 4.49%
Interest Coverage 13.13
Cash Conversion 81.63%
Profit Quality 92.22%
Current Ratio 1.39
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 3.01
F-Score6
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC1.23
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)3.67%
EPS 3Y-0.53%
EPS 5Y5.75%
EPS Q2Q%24.04%
EPS Next Y11.3%
EPS Next 2Y10.75%
EPS Next 3Y9.78%
EPS Next 5Y9.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%6.85%
Revenue Next Year-6.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.55%
Revenue Next 3Y0.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
EBIT growth 1Y6.52%
EBIT growth 3Y4.34%
EBIT growth 5Y1.21%
EBIT Next Year42.45%
EBIT Next 3Y19.51%
EBIT Next 5Y13.77%
FCF growth 1Y-10.4%
FCF growth 3Y24.19%
FCF growth 5Y8.6%
OCF growth 1Y-4.73%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y5.29%