KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Dublin • DUB:KRZ • IE0004906560
74.8 EUR
+1.35 (+1.84%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 05:31 PM
Taking everything into account, KRZ scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KRZ was compared to 62 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While KRZ belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRZ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
- KRZ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years KRZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of KRZ (6.41%) is better than 80.65% of its industry peers.
- KRZ's Return On Equity of 12.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 74.19% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.73%, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRZ is in line with the industry average of 7.38%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.45%, KRZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
- KRZ has a better Operating Margin (13.73%) than 83.87% of its industry peers.
- KRZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.67%, KRZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.32% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRZ 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.
- KRZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KRZ has an Altman-Z score of 2.87. This is not the best score and indicates that KRZ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.87, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.95, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of KRZ (0.43) is better than 66.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC6.49%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.36, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that KRZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of KRZ (0.99) is better than 62.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.64% 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.
- Looking at the last year, KRZ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.82% in the last year.
- KRZ shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.88% yearly.
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
- KRZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.15% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KRZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.96%
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.58%
EPS Next 5Y9.15%
Revenue Next Year-13.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.33%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.49, KRZ is valued correctly.
- KRZ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRZ is cheaper than 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRZ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.39.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.14, which indicates a correct valuation of KRZ.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KRZ.
- KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KRZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 64.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRZ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.4 |
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)3.91
PEG (5Y)4.45
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KRZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%.
- KRZ's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.38.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KRZ has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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
- KRZ pays out 28.40% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- KRZ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.4%
EPS Next 2Y6.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.58%
KERRY GROUP PLC-A / KRZ.I 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 5 / 10 to KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KERRY GROUP PLC-A?
KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is 15.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.04.
Can you provide the financial health for KRZ stock?
The financial health rating of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is 5 / 10.