HERSHEY CO/THE (1HSY.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:1HSY • US4278661081

164.92 EUR
+164.92 (+Infinity%)
Last: Jan 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall 1HSY gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated 1HSY against 61 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While 1HSY has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1HSY does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1HSY had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 1HSY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years 1HSY has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years 1HSY had a positive operating cash flow.
1HSY.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1HSY.MI 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.01%, 1HSY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 29.79%, 1HSY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1HSY has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.48%) than 95.38% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1HSY is significantly above the industry average of 6.69%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (23.99%) for 1HSY is well above the current ROIC(16.48%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.01%
ROE 29.79%
ROIC 16.48%
ROA(3y)15.94%
ROA(5y)15.2%
ROE(3y)47.46%
ROE(5y)50.64%
ROIC(3y)23.99%
ROIC(5y)22.85%
1HSY.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1HSY.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.84%, 1HSY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.69% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1HSY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • 1HSY's Operating Margin of 17.27% is amongst the best of the industry. 1HSY outperforms 93.85% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1HSY has grown nicely.
  • 1HSY has a Gross Margin of 37.74%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: 1HSY outperforms 56.92% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1HSY has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 17.27%
PM (TTM) 11.84%
GM 37.74%
OM growth 3Y4.4%
OM growth 5Y4.06%
PM growth 3Y6.38%
PM growth 5Y6.61%
GM growth 3Y1.55%
GM growth 5Y0.85%
1HSY.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1HSY.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1HSY is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1HSY has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, 1HSY has less shares outstanding
  • 1HSY has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
1HSY.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1HSY.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
1HSY.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1HSY.MI 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

  • 1HSY has an Altman-Z score of 4.61. This indicates that 1HSY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • 1HSY has a Altman-Z score of 4.61. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1HSY outperforms 89.23% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of 1HSY is 3.05, which is a good value as it means it would take 1HSY, 3.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • 1HSY's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.05 is amongst the best of the industry. 1HSY outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
  • 1HSY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.07. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • 1HSY has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.07) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.07
Debt/FCF 3.05
Altman-Z 4.61
ROIC/WACC2.02
WACC8.14%
1HSY.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1HSY.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • 1HSY has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that 1HSY is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • 1HSY has a better Current ratio (1.36) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that 1HSY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • 1HSY has a Quick ratio (0.83) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 0.83
1HSY.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1HSY.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for 1HSY have decreased strongly by -16.21% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, 1HSY shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.11% on average per year.
  • 1HSY shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.71%.
  • Measured over the past years, 1HSY shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.21%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y10.11%
EPS Q2Q%-44.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
Revenue growth 3Y7.68%
Revenue growth 5Y7%
Sales Q2Q%6.49%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1HSY will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.75% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1HSY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-35.36%
EPS Next 2Y-12.7%
EPS Next 3Y-3.89%
EPS Next 5Y2.75%
Revenue Next Year3.72%
Revenue Next 2Y3.63%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.41%

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 decreasing.
1HSY.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1HSY.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B
1HSY.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1HSY.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.56, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1HSY.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, 1HSY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1HSY to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.09), we can say 1HSY is valued inline with the index average.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.12, the valuation of 1HSY can be described as expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1HSY indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1HSY is more expensive than 67.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1HSY to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.98), we can say 1HSY is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.56
Fwd PE 27.12
1HSY.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1HSY.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1HSY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.31% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of 1HSY is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.21
EV/EBITDA 17.46
1HSY.MI Per share data1HSY.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of 1HSY may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as 1HSY's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.89% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.63
EPS Next 2Y-12.7%
EPS Next 3Y-3.89%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • 1HSY has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.87%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.02, 1HSY has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • 1HSY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.87%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of 1HSY is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 12.83%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.83%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A

5.3 Sustainability

  • 1HSY pays out 79.75% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of 1HSY is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP79.75%
EPS Next 2Y-12.7%
EPS Next 3Y-3.89%
1HSY.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1HSY.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
1HSY.MI Dividend Payout.1HSY.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1HSY.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HERSHEY CO/THE

BIT:1HSY (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

164.92

+164.92 (+Infinity%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-30
Earnings (Next)02-05
Inst Owners89.13%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.44B
Revenue(TTM)11.49B
Net Income(TTM)1.36B
Analysts66.21
Price Target165.79 (0.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.87%
Yearly Dividend4.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)12.83%
DP79.75%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.61%
Min EPS beat(2)20.39%
Max EPS beat(2)20.83%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.92%
Min EPS beat(4)6.26%
Max EPS beat(4)20.83%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)6.32%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.89%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)7.08%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.62%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.97%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.62%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.28%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.53%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.12%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.56
Fwd PE 27.12
P/S 3.42
P/FCF 22.21
P/OCF 17.13
P/B 8.6
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.46
EPS(TTM)6.21
EY3.77%
EPS(NY)6.08
Fwd EY3.69%
FCF(TTM)7.42
FCFY4.5%
OCF(TTM)9.63
OCFY5.84%
SpS48.25
BVpS19.17
TBVpS-1.62
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.63
Graham Number51.75
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.01%
ROE 29.79%
ROCE 19.16%
ROIC 16.48%
ROICexc 18.51%
ROICexgc 39.09%
OM 17.27%
PM (TTM) 11.84%
GM 37.74%
FCFM 15.39%
ROA(3y)15.94%
ROA(5y)15.2%
ROE(3y)47.46%
ROE(5y)50.64%
ROIC(3y)23.99%
ROIC(5y)22.85%
ROICexc(3y)25.42%
ROICexc(5y)24.68%
ROICexgc(3y)57.82%
ROICexgc(5y)56.6%
ROCE(3y)30.24%
ROCE(5y)28.38%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.23%
OM growth 3Y4.4%
OM growth 5Y4.06%
PM growth 3Y6.38%
PM growth 5Y6.61%
GM growth 3Y1.55%
GM growth 5Y0.85%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.07
Debt/FCF 3.05
Debt/EBITDA 1.97
Cap/Depr 105.99%
Cap/Sales 4.57%
Interest Coverage 9.57
Cash Conversion 92.48%
Profit Quality 130%
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 4.61
F-Score4
WACC8.14%
ROIC/WACC2.02
Cap/Depr(3y)151.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)152.21%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.65%
Profit Quality(3y)93.33%
Profit Quality(5y)97.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.21%
EPS 3Y9.28%
EPS 5Y10.11%
EPS Q2Q%-44.44%
EPS Next Y-35.36%
EPS Next 2Y-12.7%
EPS Next 3Y-3.89%
EPS Next 5Y2.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
Revenue growth 3Y7.68%
Revenue growth 5Y7%
Sales Q2Q%6.49%
Revenue Next Year3.72%
Revenue Next 2Y3.63%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.41%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.53%
EBIT growth 3Y12.42%
EBIT growth 5Y11.34%
EBIT Next Year-6.38%
EBIT Next 3Y6.56%
EBIT Next 5Y6.23%
FCF growth 1Y8.78%
FCF growth 3Y6.4%
FCF growth 5Y5.9%
OCF growth 1Y-1.75%
OCF growth 3Y6.52%
OCF growth 5Y7.49%

HERSHEY CO/THE / 1HSY.MI FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for 1HSY stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1HSY.MI.


Can you provide the valuation status for HERSHEY CO/THE?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to HERSHEY CO/THE (1HSY.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for HERSHEY CO/THE?

HERSHEY CO/THE (1HSY.MI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1HSY stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HERSHEY CO/THE (1HSY.MI) is expected to decline by -35.36% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of HERSHEY CO/THE (1HSY.MI) stock?

The dividend rating of HERSHEY CO/THE (1HSY.MI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 79.75%.