WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:WHATS - Euronext Brussels - BE0003573814 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall WHATS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WHATS against 57 industry peers in the Food Products industry. WHATS gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. WHATS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings would make WHATS suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WHATS was profitable.
WHATS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WHATS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WHATS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.95%, WHATS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.96% of the companies in the same industry.
WHATS's Return On Equity of 21.91% is amongst the best of the industry. WHATS outperforms 85.96% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.71%, WHATS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WHATS is below the industry average of 6.98%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.71%) for WHATS is above the 3 year average (3.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.95% | ||
| ROE | 21.91% | ||
| ROIC | 11.71% |
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)1.93%
ROE(3y)8.11%
ROE(5y)5.68%
ROIC(3y)3.99%
ROIC(5y)4.06%
1.3 Margins
WHATS has a Profit Margin (3.70%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WHATS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WHATS's Operating Margin of 4.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WHATS outperforms 49.12% of its industry peers.
WHATS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WHATS has a better Gross Margin (45.10%) than 61.40% of its industry peers.
WHATS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.7% | ||
| GM | 45.1% |
OM growth 3Y15.41%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y69.32%
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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WHATS is still creating some value.
WHATS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WHATS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WHATS has an Altman-Z score of 3.43. This indicates that WHATS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WHATS (3.43) is better than 82.46% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WHATS is 2.75, which is a good value as it means it would take WHATS, 2.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.75, WHATS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.96% of the companies in the same industry.
WHATS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WHATS (0.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC7.03%
2.3 Liquidity
WHATS has a Current Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that WHATS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WHATS has a Current ratio of 1.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WHATS outperforms 56.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.31 indicates that WHATS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.31, WHATS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WHATS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 299.28%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 39.17% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -0.01% in the past year.
WHATS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -16.65% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)299.28%
EPS 3Y39.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%291.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.65%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.86%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.29% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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 Y1.9%
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y8.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-19.83%
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
WHATS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.43.
92.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WHATS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
WHATS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
WHATS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.87.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WHATS is valued a bit cheaper than 70.18% of the companies in the same industry.
WHATS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
91.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WHATS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WHATS is valued a bit cheaper than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WHATS does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of WHATS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y8.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.89%, WHATS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WHATS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.34.
WHATS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.89% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
25.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WHATS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.82%
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y8.29%
EBR:WHATS (7/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
106.5
+0.5 (+0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap198.09M
Analysts84
Price Target140.25 (31.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.89% |
Yearly Dividend4.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP25.82%
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)3.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.29 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | 2.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.88 |
EPS(TTM)16.57
EY15.56%
EPS(NY)10.79
Fwd EY10.14%
FCF(TTM)12.67
FCFY11.9%
OCF(TTM)32.37
OCFY30.4%
SpS447.44
BVpS75.51
TBVpS47.11
PEG (NY)3.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.95% | ||
| ROE | 21.91% | ||
| ROCE | 16.95% | ||
| ROIC | 11.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.7% | ||
| OM | 4.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.7% | ||
| GM | 45.1% | ||
| FCFM | 2.83% |
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)1.93%
ROE(3y)8.11%
ROE(5y)5.68%
ROIC(3y)3.99%
ROIC(5y)4.06%
ROICexc(3y)4.25%
ROICexc(5y)4.31%
ROICexgc(3y)7.02%
ROICexgc(5y)7.6%
ROCE(3y)5.78%
ROCE(5y)5.87%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.38%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.52%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y15.41%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y69.32%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.51%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover2.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 132.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
F-Score8
WACC7.03%
ROIC/WACC1.67
Cap/Depr(3y)102%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.07%
Profit Quality(3y)216.29%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)299.28%
EPS 3Y39.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%291.45%
EPS Next Y1.9%
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y8.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.65%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.86%
Revenue Next Year3.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-19.83%
Revenue Next 5Y4.31%
EBIT growth 1Y109.34%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.8%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year55.73%
EBIT Next 3Y10.69%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y17.74%
FCF growth 3Y-9.19%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y37.56%
OCF growth 3Y5.86%
OCF growth 5YN/A