WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:WHATS - BE0003573814 - Common Stock
109.5 EUR
+2 (+1.86%)
Overall WHATS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WHATS against 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. WHATS has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WHATS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WHATS was profitable.
In the past year WHATS had a positive cash flow from operations.
WHATS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WHATS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WHATS's Return On Assets of 11.79% is amongst the best of the industry. WHATS outperforms 93.22% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.83%, WHATS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.75% of the companies in the same industry.
WHATS's Return On Invested Capital of 5.97% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WHATS outperforms 55.93% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WHATS is below the industry average of 7.10%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.97%) for WHATS is above the 3 year average (3.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.95%, WHATS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WHATS has grown nicely.
WHATS has a Operating Margin of 2.16%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WHATS underperforms 69.49% of its industry peers.
WHATS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 49.12%, WHATS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.58% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WHATS is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WHATS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
WHATS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WHATS has an Altman-Z score of 3.89. This indicates that WHATS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WHATS has a Altman-Z score of 3.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. WHATS outperforms 88.14% of its industry peers.
WHATS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WHATS has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.02) than 93.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.89 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.07%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that WHATS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.93, WHATS is doing worse than 77.97% of the companies in the same industry.
WHATS has a Quick 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.
WHATS has a worse Quick ratio (0.60) than 69.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WHATS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 103.17%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 39.88% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, WHATS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.64% in the last year.
The Revenue for WHATS have been decreasing by -16.65% on average. This is quite bad
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
WHATS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.87% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.57 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WHATS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WHATS indicates a rather cheap valuation: WHATS is cheaper than 89.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WHATS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.75, the valuation of WHATS can be described as very reasonable.
WHATS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WHATS is cheaper than 84.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.10, WHATS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WHATS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WHATS is cheaper than 76.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.15 |
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)0.19
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%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.35, WHATS pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, WHATS pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| 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
WHATS pays out 57.87% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP57.87%
EPS Next 2Y8.67%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
EBR:WHATS (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
109.5
+2 (+1.86%)
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 Cap203.67M
Revenue(TTM)625.74M
Net Income(TTM)31.00M
Analysts84
Price Target140.25 (28.08%)
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)-49.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.33 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | 2.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.15 |
EPS(TTM)16.66
EY15.21%
EPS(NY)12.51
Fwd EY11.42%
FCF(TTM)-1.87
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)16.13
OCFY14.73%
SpS336.42
BVpS76.34
TBVpS48.73
PEG (NY)0.19
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 | 3.89 |
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
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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%.