KELLANOVA (KEL.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:KEL • US4878361082
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66.24 EUR
+0.84 (+1.28%)
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This KEL.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KEL.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KEL had positive earnings in the past year.
- KEL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KEL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- KEL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KEL has a better Return On Assets (8.41%) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
- KEL has a Return On Equity of 32.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KEL outperforms 91.38% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.24%, KEL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- KEL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.99%. This is above the industry average of 7.10%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (11.99%) for KEL is below the current ROIC(13.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.41% | ||
| ROE | 32.49% | ||
| ROIC | 13.24% |
ROA(3y)6.62%
ROA(5y)7%
ROE(3y)29.96%
ROE(5y)34.02%
ROIC(3y)11.99%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
1.3 Margins
- KEL's Profit Margin of 10.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KEL outperforms 77.59% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KEL has grown nicely.
- KEL has a better Operating Margin (15.05%) than 84.48% of its industry peers.
- KEL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KEL has a Gross Margin (35.99%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KEL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.56% | ||
| GM | 35.99% |
OM growth 3Y5.23%
OM growth 5Y6.89%
PM growth 3Y0.13%
PM growth 5Y8.3%
GM growth 3Y3.3%
GM growth 5Y2.28%
2. KEL.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KEL is still creating some value.
- KEL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- KEL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KEL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- KEL has an Altman-Z score of 3.29. This indicates that KEL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KEL (3.29) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
- KEL has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.04. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KEL would need 9.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KEL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.04. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KEL outperforms 46.55% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the high side and indicates that KEL has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of KEL (1.25) is worse than 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC7.83%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that KEL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.68, KEL is doing worse than 87.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.45 indicates that KEL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- KEL has a worse Quick ratio (0.45) than 77.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 |
3. KEL.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KEL shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.18%.
- Measured over the past years, KEL shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.46% on average per year.
- KEL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.71%.
- Measured over the past years, KEL shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.25% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.18%
EPS 3Y-2.63%
EPS 5Y-0.46%
EPS Q2Q%-6.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.25%
Sales Q2Q%0.34%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, KEL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.29% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KEL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.98%
EPS Next 2Y0.05%
EPS Next 3Y1.34%
EPS Next 5Y4.29%
Revenue Next Year0.08%
Revenue Next 2Y1.19%
Revenue Next 3Y1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y2.11%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. KEL.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.16 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KEL.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KEL is valued a bit more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.89, KEL is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.17, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KEL.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KEL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.79% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- KEL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 38.50.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KEL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KEL is more expensive than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KEL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KEL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.05%
EPS Next 3Y1.34%
5. KEL.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KEL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.81%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, KEL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- KEL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KEL has a limited annual growth rate of 1.51%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- KEL pays out 59.03% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of KEL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP59.03%
EPS Next 2Y0.05%
EPS Next 3Y1.34%
KEL.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:KEL (9/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
66.24
+0.84 (+1.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Inst Owners84.18%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.44%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap23.05B
Revenue(TTM)12.64B
Net Income(TTM)1.33B
Analysts54.29
Price Target72.25 (9.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.81% |
Yearly Dividend1.93
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.51%
DP59.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-9.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.53%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.87%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.53%
Max EPS beat(4)8.62%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.6%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.19%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)7.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.54%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.37%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.13%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.14%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.33%
PT rev (1m)-1.35%
PT rev (3m)-2.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.17 | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.73 | ||
| P/B | 6.58 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.99 |
EPS(TTM)3.13
EY4.73%
EPS(NY)3.28
Fwd EY4.96%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY2.4%
OCF(TTM)3.2
OCFY4.82%
SpS30.96
BVpS10.06
TBVpS-6.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.41% | ||
| ROE | 32.49% | ||
| ROCE | 18.15% | ||
| ROIC | 13.24% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.94% | ||
| OM | 15.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.56% | ||
| GM | 35.99% | ||
| FCFM | 5.14% |
ROA(3y)6.62%
ROA(5y)7%
ROE(3y)29.96%
ROE(5y)34.02%
ROIC(3y)11.99%
ROIC(5y)11.58%
ROICexc(3y)12.48%
ROICexc(5y)11.99%
ROICexgc(3y)36.74%
ROICexgc(5y)35.13%
ROCE(3y)15.6%
ROCE(5y)14.99%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y7.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.64%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.53%
OM growth 3Y5.23%
OM growth 5Y6.89%
PM growth 3Y0.13%
PM growth 5Y8.3%
GM growth 3Y3.3%
GM growth 5Y2.28%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.04 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 177.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 48.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.29 |
F-Score6
WACC7.83%
ROIC/WACC1.69
Cap/Depr(3y)144.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)131.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.17%
Profit Quality(3y)102.41%
Profit Quality(5y)100.55%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.18%
EPS 3Y-2.63%
EPS 5Y-0.46%
EPS Q2Q%-6.93%
EPS Next Y-3.98%
EPS Next 2Y0.05%
EPS Next 3Y1.34%
EPS Next 5Y4.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.71%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.49%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.25%
Sales Q2Q%0.34%
Revenue Next Year0.08%
Revenue Next 2Y1.19%
Revenue Next 3Y1.64%
Revenue Next 5Y2.11%
EBIT growth 1Y20.29%
EBIT growth 3Y1.56%
EBIT growth 5Y5.55%
EBIT Next Year17.18%
EBIT Next 3Y7.63%
EBIT Next 5Y6.96%
FCF growth 1Y-30.11%
FCF growth 3Y-0.47%
FCF growth 5Y13.92%
OCF growth 1Y-12.42%
OCF growth 3Y1.14%
OCF growth 5Y8.4%
KELLANOVA / KEL.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KELLANOVA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KEL.DE.
What is the valuation status for KEL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to KELLANOVA (KEL.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is KELLANOVA (KEL.DE) stock?
KELLANOVA (KEL.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of KELLANOVA (KEL.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of KELLANOVA (KEL.DE) is 3 / 10.
Is the dividend of KELLANOVA sustainable?
The dividend rating of KELLANOVA (KEL.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.03%.