KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - DUB:KRZ - IE0004906560 - Common Stock
79.3 EUR
+0.15 (+0.19%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KRZ. KRZ was compared to 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KRZ has an excellent profitability rating, but 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.
KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 76.27% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a Return On Equity of 12.62%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 69.49% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.73%) than 76.27% 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 6.83%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.45%, KRZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.75% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.73%, KRZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
KRZ has a better Gross Margin (54.67%) than 89.83% 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
KRZ has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KRZ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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 2.98. 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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.98, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.88% of the companies in the same industry.
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 74.58% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that KRZ is not too dependend on debt financing.
KRZ has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC6.51%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KRZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.36, KRZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.24% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that KRZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KRZ has a Quick ratio of 0.99. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KRZ outperforms 59.32% 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.
KRZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.48% yearly.
KRZ shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.82%.
Measured over the past years, KRZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.88% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.63%
Revenue Next Year-13.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.06%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.42, the valuation of KRZ can be described as correct.
KRZ's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
KRZ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.71, the valuation of KRZ can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.09), we can say KRZ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.71 |
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 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KRZ is cheaper than 62.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.21 |
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)3.61
PEG (5Y)4.72
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
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 3.30, KRZ is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, 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
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 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
DUB:KRZ (10/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
79.3
+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 Cap12.86B
Revenue(TTM)6.51B
Net Income(TTM)745.70M
Analysts76.67
Price Target101.61 (28.13%)
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)-1.75%
PT rev (3m)-6.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.71 | ||
| P/S | 1.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.6 | ||
| P/B | 2.18 | ||
| P/tB | 29.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.21 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY6.09%
EPS(NY)5.39
Fwd EY6.8%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY5.53%
OCF(TTM)6.29
OCFY7.94%
SpS40.14
BVpS36.42
TBVpS2.72
PEG (NY)3.61
PEG (5Y)4.72
Graham Number62.91
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 | 2.98 |
F-Score7
WACC6.51%
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 Y4.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%-10.75%
Revenue Next Year-13.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.06%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%
EBIT growth 1Y6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year30.11%
EBIT Next 3Y14.5%
EBIT Next 5Y12.75%
FCF growth 1Y11.25%
FCF growth 3Y24.19%
FCF growth 5Y8.6%
OCF growth 1Y13.53%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y5.29%