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KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Euronext Dublin - DUB:KRZ - IE0004906560 - Common Stock

76.25 EUR
-1.75 (-2.24%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall KRZ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KRZ against 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
KRZ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KRZ had a positive operating cash flow.
KRZ.I Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKRZ.I Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

KRZ has a better Return On Assets (6.41%) than 81.03% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a better Return On Equity (12.62%) than 74.14% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.73%) 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 6.30%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.05%) for KRZ is below the current ROIC(8.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
KRZ.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRZ.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

KRZ's Profit Margin of 11.45% is amongst the best of the industry. KRZ outperforms 87.93% 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 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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 89.66% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
KRZ.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRZ.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRZ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KRZ.I Yearly Shares OutstandingKRZ.I Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
KRZ.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKRZ.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.95 indicates that KRZ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KRZ has a Altman-Z score of 2.95. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 75.86% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.95 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 77.59% 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 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 4.95
Altman-Z 2.95
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.44%
KRZ.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKRZ.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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.
KRZ's Current ratio of 1.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that KRZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KRZ has a Quick ratio of 0.99. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 63.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 0.99
KRZ.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKRZ.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.64% over the past year.
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.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.47% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
KRZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y4.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue Next Year-13.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
KRZ.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKRZ.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
KRZ.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKRZ.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.79, the valuation of KRZ can be described as correct.
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 26.60, KRZ is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.38 indicates a correct valuation of KRZ.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KRZ.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.23. KRZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.79
Fwd PE 14.38
KRZ.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRZ.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

KRZ's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
KRZ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRZ is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.29
EV/EBITDA 12.01
KRZ.I Per share dataKRZ.I EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
KRZ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.9
PEG (5Y)4.54
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%

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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 2.31, KRZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, KRZ is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector 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
KRZ.I Yearly Dividends per shareKRZ.I Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

KRZ pays out 28.40% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
KRZ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.4%
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
KRZ.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKRZ.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
KRZ.I Dividend Payout.KRZ.I Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KRZ.I Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KERRY GROUP PLC-A

DUB:KRZ (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

76.25

-1.75 (-2.24%)

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 Owners41.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.31B
Revenue(TTM)6.51B
Net Income(TTM)745.70M
Analysts76.67
Price Target100.27 (31.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-0.78%
PT rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.79
Fwd PE 14.38
P/S 1.89
P/FCF 17.29
P/OCF 12.05
P/B 2.08
P/tB 27.9
EV/EBITDA 12.01
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY6.33%
EPS(NY)5.3
Fwd EY6.95%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY5.78%
OCF(TTM)6.33
OCFY8.3%
SpS40.35
BVpS36.61
TBVpS2.73
PEG (NY)3.9
PEG (5Y)4.54
Graham Number63.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.95
F-Score7
WACC6.44%
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 5Y9.47%
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 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year29.38%
EBIT Next 3Y13.86%
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 6 / 10 to KRZ.I.


What is the valuation status of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) stock?

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 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 15.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.08.


Can you provide the financial health for KRZ stock?

The financial health rating of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is 5 / 10.