WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:WHATS - BE0003573814 - Common Stock
115 EUR
+1 (+0.88%)
Taking everything into account, WHATS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WHATS was compared to 60 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 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.
WHATS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years WHATS 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years WHATS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.79%, WHATS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WHATS has a Return On Equity of 21.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WHATS outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
WHATS has a Return On Invested Capital (5.97%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WHATS is below the industry average of 6.36%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.95%, WHATS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WHATS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WHATS has a worse Operating Margin (2.16%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
WHATS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WHATS has a Gross Margin of 49.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: WHATS outperforms 75.00% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WHATS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WHATS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
WHATS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.95 indicates that WHATS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WHATS (3.95) is better than 90.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that WHATS is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.02, WHATS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.11%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.93, WHATS is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that WHATS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WHATS's Quick ratio of 0.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHATS is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| 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.
WHATS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 39.88% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.64% in the past 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.
Based on estimates for the next years, WHATS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.31% on average per year.
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
WHATS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.90.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WHATS indicates a rather cheap valuation: WHATS is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WHATS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say WHATS is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.19, the valuation of WHATS can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WHATS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WHATS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.88), we can say WHATS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WHATS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of WHATS 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 2.81%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WHATS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.24.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, WHATS pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
115
+1 (+0.88%)
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 Cap213.90M
Revenue(TTM)625.74M
Net Income(TTM)31.00M
Analysts84
Price Target140.25 (21.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
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)0%
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 | 6.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.19 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.51 | ||
| P/tB | 2.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.5 |
EPS(TTM)16.66
EY14.49%
EPS(NY)12.51
Fwd EY10.88%
FCF(TTM)-1.87
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)16.13
OCFY14.03%
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 | 3.95 |
F-Score7
WACC7.11%
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.
What is the valuation status of WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) stock?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WHATS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) is 6.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.51.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WHATS stock?
The dividend rating of WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.87%.