KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - DUB:KRZ - IE0004906560 - Common Stock
77.15 EUR
-0.15 (-0.19%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KRZ. KRZ was compared to 55 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KRZ scores excellent on profitability, but 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
KRZ had positive earnings in the past year.
KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of KRZ (6.41%) is better than 76.36% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KRZ (12.62%) is better than 70.91% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.73%, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% 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 6.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.73%) for KRZ is above the 3 year average (8.05%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
The Profit Margin of KRZ (11.45%) is better than 85.45% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of KRZ (13.73%) is better than 83.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
KRZ has a Gross Margin of 54.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRZ outperforms 89.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
| 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.
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 2.94 indicates that KRZ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KRZ's Altman-Z score of 2.94 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 76.36% 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.
KRZ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.95. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 74.55% 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 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.94 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KRZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KRZ has a Current ratio of 1.36. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KRZ outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that KRZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KRZ's Quick ratio of 0.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 61.82% 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.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.82% in the past 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
Based on estimates for the next years, KRZ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.46% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.22%
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.84%
EPS Next 5Y9.46%
Revenue Next Year-13.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
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.
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
KRZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.97.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KRZ.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.56. KRZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.50, which indicates a correct valuation of KRZ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.62, KRZ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KRZ, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KRZ.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.96 |
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)3.79
PEG (5Y)4.59
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%, KRZ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.31, KRZ is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.45, KRZ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| 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 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.84%
DUB:KRZ (11/18/2025, 12:59:58 PM)
77.15
-0.15 (-0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners41.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.50B
Revenue(TTM)6.51B
Net Income(TTM)745.70M
Analysts76.67
Price Target101.06 (30.99%)
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)-0.54%
PT rev (3m)-4.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.5 | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.25 | ||
| P/B | 2.12 | ||
| P/tB | 28.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.96 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY6.26%
EPS(NY)5.32
Fwd EY6.9%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY5.69%
OCF(TTM)6.3
OCFY8.17%
SpS40.18
BVpS36.45
TBVpS2.72
PEG (NY)3.79
PEG (5Y)4.59
Graham Number62.94
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 | 2.94 |
F-Score7
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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 Y4.22%
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.84%
EPS Next 5Y9.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%-10.75%
Revenue Next Year-13.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year30.11%
EBIT Next 3Y14.5%
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 5 / 10 to KRZ.I.
Can you provide the valuation status for KERRY GROUP PLC-A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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.
How financially healthy is KERRY GROUP PLC-A?
The financial health rating of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KERRY GROUP PLC-A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is expected to grow by 4.22% in the next year.