KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
DUB:KRZ • IE0004906560
Current stock price
68.25 EUR
-0.45 (-0.66%)
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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.
- In the past year KRZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years KRZ has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years KRZ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- KRZ has a better Return On Assets (6.17%) than 67.74% of its industry peers.
- KRZ has a better Return On Equity (11.06%) than 64.52% of its industry peers.
- KRZ has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.64%) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
- KRZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.03%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.10%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.64%) for KRZ is above the 3 year average (8.03%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 75.81% of its industry peers.
- KRZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of KRZ (13.31%) is better than 82.26% 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 51.15%, KRZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.31% | ||
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRZ is creating some value.
- KRZ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- KRZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KRZ has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.22 indicates that KRZ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KRZ has a Altman-Z score of 3.22. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
- KRZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.25. This is a neutral value as KRZ would need 5.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KRZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 74.19% 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.
- KRZ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.43. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC6.61%
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 66.13% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that KRZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KRZ has a Quick ratio of 1.10. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 67.74% 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.
- Looking at the last year, KRZ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.48% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.57% on average over the past years.
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
- KRZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.69% yearly.
- KRZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.5%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
EPS Next 5Y10.69%
Revenue Next Year-1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y2.09%
Revenue Next 5Y5.38%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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. KRZ.I Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- KRZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.19.
- 64.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRZ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KRZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.95), we can say KRZ is valued slightly cheaper.
- KRZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.44.
- KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.68, KRZ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 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 | 22.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.69 |
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)2.58
PEG (5Y)2.06
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3Y8.46%
5. KRZ.I Dividend Analysis
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 2.37.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, KRZ has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of KRZ grows each year by 10.15%, which is quite nice.
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 (4/21/2026, 5:31:18 PM)
68.25
-0.45 (-0.66%)
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 Cap10.90B
Revenue(TTM)6.76B
Net Income(TTM)658.50M
Analysts75.79
Price Target92.57 (35.63%)
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)-7.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.44 | ||
| P/S | 1.61 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.43 | ||
| P/B | 1.83 | ||
| P/tB | 21.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.69 |
EPS(TTM)4.81
EY7.05%
EPS(NY)5.08
Fwd EY7.44%
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY4.53%
OCF(TTM)4.73
OCFY6.93%
SpS42.31
BVpS37.27
TBVpS3.18
PEG (NY)2.58
PEG (5Y)2.06
Graham Number63.509 (-6.95%)
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 | 3.22 |
F-Score7
WACC6.61%
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 Year-1.91%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y2.09%
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 5 / 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.68%.