KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
DUB:KRZ - Euronext Dublin - IE0004906560 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KRZ. KRZ was compared to 56 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While KRZ has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRZ is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KRZ was profitable.
In the past year KRZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KRZ has always been profitable.
KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KRZ (5.87%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a Return On Equity (11.32%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KRZ (8.10%) is better than 75.00% 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 7.10%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.05%) for KRZ is below the current ROIC(8.10%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.87% | ||
| ROE | 11.32% | ||
| ROIC | 8.1% |
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
KRZ's Profit Margin of 10.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.82%, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KRZ (51.38%) is better than 80.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.6% | ||
| GM | 51.38% |
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
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.93 indicates that KRZ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KRZ has a better Altman-Z score (2.93) than 73.21% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRZ is 5.20, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KRZ, 5.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KRZ has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.20) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that KRZ is not too dependend on debt financing.
KRZ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.39. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 73.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC6.73%
2.3 Liquidity
KRZ has a Current Ratio of 1.39. 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 1.39. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KRZ outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that KRZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KRZ (1.03) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.67% over the past year.
KRZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.48% yearly.
KRZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.66%.
KRZ shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.88% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.67%
EPS 3Y7.15%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%24.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%43.7%
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 11.29% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KRZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y11.29%
Revenue Next Year-6.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.55%
Revenue Next 3Y0.43%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.54 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KRZ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
KRZ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.79.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.68 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KRZ.
KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
KRZ is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRZ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.21% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
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 | 22.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.02 |
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)1.84
PEG (5Y)5.61
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KRZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.23, KRZ is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.51, KRZ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KRZ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.52%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.52%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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 around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.94%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
DUB:KRZ (4/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
91.45
-1.25 (-1.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.09B
Analysts78.75
Price Target111 (21.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)-0.25%
PT rev (3m)3.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.68 | ||
| P/S | 2.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.27 | ||
| P/B | 2.33 | ||
| P/tB | 21.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.02 |
EPS(TTM)4.68
EY5.12%
EPS(NY)5.17
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)4.1
FCFY4.49%
OCF(TTM)5.99
OCFY6.55%
SpS41.98
BVpS39.3
TBVpS4.29
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)5.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.87% | ||
| ROE | 11.32% | ||
| ROCE | 9.26% | ||
| ROIC | 8.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 37.04% | ||
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.6% | ||
| GM | 51.38% | ||
| FCFM | 9.77% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.52%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.1 | ||
| 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 | 2.93 |
F-Score6
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 3Y7.15%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%24.04%
EPS Next Y10.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y11.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%43.7%
Revenue Next Year-6.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.55%
Revenue Next 3Y0.43%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
EBIT growth 1Y6.52%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year36.47%
EBIT Next 3Y16.59%
EBIT Next 5Y14.06%
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%