KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Dublin - DUB:KRZ - IE0004906560 - Common Stock
74.4 EUR
-0.2 (-0.27%)
KRZ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 63 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While KRZ belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
- KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KRZ's Return On Assets of 6.41% is amongst the best of the industry. KRZ outperforms 82.54% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of KRZ (12.62%) is better than 74.60% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.73%, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 6.78%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.45%, KRZ belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
- KRZ has a Operating Margin of 13.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRZ outperforms 84.13% of its industry peers.
- KRZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of KRZ (54.67%) is better than 90.48% 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for KRZ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KRZ has less shares outstanding
- KRZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KRZ has an Altman-Z score of 2.89. 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 Altman-Z score of 2.89. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 76.19% 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 76.19% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that KRZ is not too dependend on debt financing.
- KRZ's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 68.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.42%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KRZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.36, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.99, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- KRZ shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.82%.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.88% on average over the past years.
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 9.15% yearly.
- KRZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.33% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y9.15%
Revenue Next Year-13.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.33%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.40, which indicates a correct valuation of KRZ.
- KRZ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRZ is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- KRZ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.54.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.03 indicates a correct valuation of KRZ.
- KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.31. KRZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.03 |
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.
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRZ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of KRZ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.81
PEG (5Y)4.43
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.
- KRZ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.42.
- KRZ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KRZ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.52%!
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 (1/16/2026, 5:27:53 PM)
74.4
-0.2 (-0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16
Inst Owners41.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.01B
Revenue(TTM)6.51B
Net Income(TTM)745.70M
Analysts76.67
Price Target100.27 (34.77%)
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)-0.39%
PT rev (3m)-1.31%
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)-0.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.03 | ||
| P/S | 1.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.76 | ||
| P/B | 2.03 | ||
| P/tB | 27.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.56 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY6.49%
EPS(NY)5.3
Fwd EY7.13%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY5.93%
OCF(TTM)6.33
OCFY8.5%
SpS40.35
BVpS36.61
TBVpS2.73
PEG (NY)3.81
PEG (5Y)4.43
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 | 2.89 |
F-Score7
WACC6.42%
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 5Y9.15%
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 5Y1.33%
EBIT growth 1Y6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year29.38%
EBIT Next 3Y13.86%
EBIT Next 5Y12.36%
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 9 / 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 15.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.03.
Can you provide the financial health for KRZ stock?
The financial health rating of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is 5 / 10.