KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - DUB:KRZ - IE0004906560 - Common Stock
77.9 EUR
-0.4 (-0.51%)
Overall KRZ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KRZ against 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KRZ has an excellent profitability rating, but 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.
In the past year KRZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KRZ has been profitable.
KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.41%, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.62%, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.73%, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% 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 7.05%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.05%) for KRZ is below the current ROIC(8.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.45%, KRZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.73%, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 54.67%, KRZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.73% | ||
| 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
KRZ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
KRZ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KRZ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
KRZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.97 indicates that KRZ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KRZ has a Altman-Z score of 2.97. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.95. This is a neutral value as KRZ would need 4.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KRZ has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.95) than 68.97% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.43, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.42%
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 has a Current ratio (1.36) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that KRZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KRZ has a better Quick ratio (0.99) than 60.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KRZ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.64%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.48% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, KRZ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.82% in the last 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 10.51% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
KRZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.73%
EPS Next 2Y7.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.55%
EPS Next 5Y10.51%
Revenue Next Year-13.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.76%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.13, KRZ is valued correctly.
KRZ's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.20. KRZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
KRZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.43.
KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.71), we can say KRZ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KRZ indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KRZ is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 | 17.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.13 |
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)3.41
PEG (5Y)4.63
EPS Next 2Y7.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KRZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.27, KRZ is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, 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
KRZ pays out 28.40% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 2Y7.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.55%
DUB:KRZ (9/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
77.9
-0.4 (-0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.67B
Analysts76.67
Price Target103.41 (32.75%)
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)-2.66%
PT rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.43 | ||
| P/S | 1.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.41 | ||
| P/B | 2.15 | ||
| P/tB | 28.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.13 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY6.2%
EPS(NY)5.4
Fwd EY6.93%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY5.62%
OCF(TTM)6.28
OCFY8.06%
SpS40.02
BVpS36.31
TBVpS2.71
PEG (NY)3.41
PEG (5Y)4.63
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%
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-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 | 2.97 |
F-Score7
WACC6.42%
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 Y4.73%
EPS Next 2Y7.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.55%
EPS Next 5Y10.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%-10.75%
Revenue Next Year-13.17%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.76%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%
EBIT growth 1Y6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year32.4%
EBIT Next 3Y15.4%
EBIT Next 5Y12.22%
FCF growth 1Y11.25%
FCF growth 3Y24.19%
FCF growth 5Y8.6%
OCF growth 1Y13.53%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y5.29%