KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - DUB:KRZ - IE0004906560 - Common Stock
79.475 EUR
-1.23 (-1.52%)
Taking everything into account, KRZ scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KRZ was compared to 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KRZ has an excellent profitability rating, 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.
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
KRZ has a Return On Assets of 6.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a better Return On Equity (12.62%) than 67.24% of its industry peers.
KRZ's Return On Invested Capital of 8.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 74.14% of its industry peers.
KRZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.05%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.46%.
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
KRZ has a Profit Margin of 11.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRZ outperforms 84.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.73%, KRZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KRZ (54.67%) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KRZ is still 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRZ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.00 indicates that KRZ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.00, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.95. This is a neutral value as KRZ would need 4.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.95, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.14% of the companies in the same industry.
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 63.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC6.53%
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 Current ratio value of 1.36, KRZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.90% 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.
KRZ's Quick ratio of 0.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 62.07% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.48% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, KRZ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.82% in the last year.
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
KRZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.63% yearly.
KRZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.12% yearly.
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.45 indicates a correct valuation of KRZ.
KRZ's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KRZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), we can say KRZ is valued slightly cheaper.
KRZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.74.
KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.35. KRZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 |
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 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.41 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of KRZ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.62
PEG (5Y)4.73
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.
KRZ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.52.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, 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
28.40% 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.
DP28.4%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
DUB:KRZ (11/6/2025, 5:27:59 PM)
79.475
-1.23 (-1.52%)
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 Cap12.88B
Revenue(TTM)6.51B
Net Income(TTM)745.70M
Analysts76.67
Price Target101.06 (27.16%)
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)-2.28%
PT rev (3m)-7.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 | ||
| P/S | 1.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.61 | ||
| P/B | 2.18 | ||
| P/tB | 29.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.41 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)5.39
Fwd EY6.79%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY5.53%
OCF(TTM)6.3
OCFY7.93%
SpS40.18
BVpS36.45
TBVpS2.72
PEG (NY)3.62
PEG (5Y)4.73
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 | 3 |
F-Score7
WACC6.53%
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%
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 4.55% in the next year.