WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:WHATS - BE0003573814 - Common Stock
109 EUR
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WHATS. WHATS was compared to 61 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While WHATS belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WHATS is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WHATS had positive earnings in the past year.
WHATS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years WHATS 4 years were profitable.
WHATS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.79%, WHATS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.83%, WHATS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
WHATS has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WHATS outperforms 58.73% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WHATS is below the industry average of 7.37%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.98%) for WHATS is below the current ROIC(5.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.79% | ||
| ROE | 21.83% | ||
| ROIC | 5.97% |
ROA(3y)2.8%
ROA(5y)1.94%
ROE(3y)8.21%
ROE(5y)5.74%
ROIC(3y)3.98%
ROIC(5y)4.05%
1.3 Margins
WHATS has a Profit Margin of 4.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: WHATS outperforms 65.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WHATS has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WHATS (2.16%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WHATS has grown nicely.
WHATS's Gross Margin of 49.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WHATS outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
WHATS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.95% | ||
| GM | 49.12% |
OM growth 3Y16.13%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y70.27%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.51%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WHATS is destroying value.
WHATS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WHATS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.91 indicates that WHATS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.91, WHATS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that WHATS is not too dependend on debt financing.
WHATS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. WHATS outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.07%
2.3 Liquidity
WHATS has a Current Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that WHATS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.93, WHATS is doing worse than 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that WHATS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.60, WHATS is doing worse than 65.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 103.17% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WHATS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 39.88% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.64% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WHATS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -16.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)103.17%
EPS 3Y39.88%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.65%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%13.43%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WHATS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.87% on average per year.
WHATS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.49%
EPS Next 2Y8.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-48.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-24.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-15.44%
Revenue Next 5Y4.31%
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 decreasing.
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 6.54, the valuation of WHATS can be described as very cheap.
90.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WHATS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39, WHATS is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.71 indicates a reasonable valuation of WHATS.
84.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WHATS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WHATS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WHATS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
WHATS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WHATS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.86%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, WHATS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
WHATS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.86% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
57.87% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WHATS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP57.87%
EPS Next 2Y8.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
EBR:WHATS (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.74%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap202.74M
Revenue(TTM)625.74M
Net Income(TTM)31.00M
Analysts84
Price Target140.25 (28.67%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.86% |
Yearly Dividend4.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP57.87%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)32.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.76 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | 2.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.23 |
EPS(TTM)16.66
EY15.28%
EPS(NY)12.51
Fwd EY11.48%
FCF(TTM)-1.87
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)16.13
OCFY14.8%
SpS336.42
BVpS76.34
TBVpS48.73
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number169.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.79% | ||
| ROE | 21.83% | ||
| ROCE | 8.67% | ||
| ROIC | 5.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.75% | ||
| OM | 2.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.95% | ||
| GM | 49.12% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.8%
ROA(5y)1.94%
ROE(3y)8.21%
ROE(5y)5.74%
ROIC(3y)3.98%
ROIC(5y)4.05%
ROICexc(3y)4.23%
ROICexc(5y)4.3%
ROICexgc(3y)6.98%
ROICexgc(5y)7.57%
ROCE(3y)5.78%
ROCE(5y)5.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.74%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.88%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y16.13%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y70.27%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.51%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 159.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.04 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.91 |
F-Score7
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)101.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.1%
Profit Quality(3y)214.6%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)103.17%
EPS 3Y39.88%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100.19%
EPS Next Y35.49%
EPS Next 2Y8.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.64%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.65%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%13.43%
Revenue Next Year-48.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-24.21%
Revenue Next 3Y-15.44%
Revenue Next 5Y4.31%
EBIT growth 1Y8.67%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.21%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year29.51%
EBIT Next 3Y15.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-130.09%
FCF growth 3Y-9.93%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-11.13%
OCF growth 3Y5.73%
OCF growth 5YN/A
WHAT'S COOKING / WHATS.BR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WHAT'S COOKING?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WHATS.BR.
Can you provide the valuation status for WHAT'S COOKING?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WHAT'S COOKING?
WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is WHAT'S COOKING?
The financial health rating of WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of WHAT'S COOKING sustainable?
The dividend rating of WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.87%.