KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Dublin - DUB:KRZ - IE0004906560 - Common Stock
73.65 EUR
+0.15 (+0.2%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KRZ. KRZ was compared to 60 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows 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.
Each year in the past 5 years KRZ has been profitable.
In the past 5 years KRZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KRZ has a Return On Assets of 6.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a better Return On Equity (12.62%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.73%) than 80.00% 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 6.36%.
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 88.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRZ's Operating Margin of 13.73% is amongst the best of the industry. KRZ outperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.67%, KRZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.33% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRZ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
KRZ has a better Altman-Z score (2.87) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRZ is 4.95, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KRZ, 4.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRZ (4.95) is better than 76.67% 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.43) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.4%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.36, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.67% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.99, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, KRZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.48% on average per year.
KRZ shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.82%.
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 9.47% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue Next Year-13.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.25, the valuation of KRZ can be described as correct.
63.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRZ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
KRZ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.00, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.89, KRZ is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.70. KRZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KRZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
KRZ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRZ is cheaper than 61.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.41 |
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.
KRZ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.77
PEG (5Y)4.38
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
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 2.24, KRZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
KRZ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| 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 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
DUB:KRZ (1/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
73.65
+0.15 (+0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners41.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.89B
Revenue(TTM)6.51B
Net Income(TTM)745.70M
Analysts76.67
Price Target100.27 (36.14%)
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)-0.78%
PT rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.89 | ||
| P/S | 1.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.64 | ||
| P/B | 2.01 | ||
| P/tB | 26.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.41 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY6.56%
EPS(NY)5.3
Fwd EY7.2%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY5.99%
OCF(TTM)6.33
OCFY8.59%
SpS40.35
BVpS36.61
TBVpS2.73
PEG (NY)3.77
PEG (5Y)4.38
Graham Number63.07
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.52%
ROICexgc 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 | 2.87 |
F-Score7
WACC6.4%
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 Y4.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%-10.75%
Revenue Next Year-13.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year29.38%
EBIT Next 3Y13.86%
EBIT Next 5Y12.69%
FCF growth 1Y11.25%
FCF growth 3Y24.19%
FCF growth 5Y8.6%
OCF growth 1Y13.53%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y5.29%
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 8 / 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 15.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.01.
Can you provide the financial health for KRZ stock?
The financial health rating of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is 5 / 10.