KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
DUB:KRZ - Euronext Dublin - IE0004906560 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall KRZ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KRZ against 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KRZ scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRZ is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show 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.
In the past 5 years KRZ has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KRZ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.87%, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.14% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Return On Equity of 11.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 67.24% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KRZ (8.10%) is better than 81.03% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KRZ is in line with the industry average of 6.77%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.05%) for KRZ is below the current ROIC(8.10%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.87% | ||
| ROE | 11.32% | ||
| ROIC | 8.1% |
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 10.60%, KRZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRZ's Operating Margin of 12.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 74.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
KRZ's Gross Margin of 51.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 77.59% of its industry peers.
KRZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.6% | ||
| GM | 51.38% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRZ has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for KRZ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KRZ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KRZ has an Altman-Z score of 2.95. 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 2.95, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.59% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.20. This is a neutral value as KRZ would need 5.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.20, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that KRZ is not too dependend on debt financing.
KRZ has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.39) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.95 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC6.62%
2.3 Liquidity
KRZ has a Current Ratio of 1.39. 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 (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KRZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. 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 better Quick ratio (1.03) than 62.07% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.67% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.48% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.88% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.67%
EPS 3Y7.15%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%24.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%43.7%
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 10.51% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y10.51%
Revenue Next Year-10.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y1.92%
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 20.03, KRZ is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.15, KRZ is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.13, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KRZ.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRZ is valued a bit more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.60), we can say KRZ is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KRZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KRZ is more expensive than 70.69% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.18 |
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)1.88
PEG (5Y)5.76
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
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.
KRZ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.31.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, 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
27.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRZ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
KRZ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP27.94%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
DUB:KRZ (6/30/2025, 5:31:15 PM)
93.75
-0.45 (-0.48%)
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 Cap15.42B
Analysts76.67
Price Target109.22 (16.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.52%
DP27.94%
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)-0.1%
PT rev (3m)-1.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.13 | ||
| P/S | 2.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.6 | ||
| P/B | 2.38 | ||
| P/tB | 21.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.18 |
EPS(TTM)4.68
EY4.99%
EPS(NY)5.17
Fwd EY5.52%
FCF(TTM)4.12
FCFY4.39%
OCF(TTM)6.01
OCFY6.41%
SpS42.12
BVpS39.43
TBVpS4.3
PEG (NY)1.88
PEG (5Y)5.76
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.87% | ||
| ROE | 11.32% | ||
| ROCE | 9.26% | ||
| ROIC | 8.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 37.04% | ||
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.6% | ||
| GM | 51.38% | ||
| FCFM | 9.77% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 96.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.95 |
F-Score6
WACC6.62%
ROIC/WACC1.22
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)3.67%
EPS 3Y7.15%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%24.04%
EPS Next Y10.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y10.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%43.7%
Revenue Next Year-10.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y1.92%
EBIT growth 1Y6.52%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year32.4%
EBIT Next 3Y15.4%
EBIT Next 5Y12.36%
FCF growth 1Y-10.4%
FCF growth 3Y24.19%
FCF growth 5Y8.6%
OCF growth 1Y-4.73%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y5.29%