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KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE (KHC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:KHC - US5007541064 - Common Stock

24.51 USD
-0.24 (-0.97%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
24.5599 USD
+0.05 (+0.2%)
After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, KHC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KHC was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KHC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. KHC has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KHC was profitable.
KHC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years KHC has been profitable.
In the past 5 years KHC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KHC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKHC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B -10B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -5.34%, KHC is doing worse than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -10.53%, KHC is doing worse than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KHC (5.32%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
KHC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.97%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.52%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.97%) for KHC is below the current ROIC(5.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -5.34%
ROE -10.53%
ROIC 5.32%
ROA(3y)2.96%
ROA(5y)2.06%
ROE(3y)5.4%
ROE(5y)3.79%
ROIC(3y)4.97%
ROIC(5y)4.89%
KHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKHC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KHC has grown nicely.
KHC has a Operating Margin of 19.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KHC outperforms 97.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KHC has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of KHC (33.75%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
KHC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.67%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.75%
OM growth 3Y1.51%
OM growth 5Y0.42%
PM growth 3Y39.8%
PM growth 5Y6.51%
GM growth 3Y1.31%
GM growth 5Y1.14%
KHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKHC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KHC is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KHC has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for KHC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KHC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KHC Yearly Shares OutstandingKHC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
KHC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKHC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

2.2 Solvency

KHC has an Altman-Z score of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that KHC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.87, KHC is doing worse than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
KHC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.84. This is a neutral value as KHC would need 5.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.84, KHC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that KHC is not too dependend on debt financing.
KHC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KHC outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 5.84
Altman-Z 0.87
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC6.83%
KHC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKHC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.13 indicates that KHC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KHC has a worse Current ratio (1.13) than 71.59% of its industry peers.
KHC has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a bad value and indicates that KHC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KHC has a worse Quick ratio (0.73) than 61.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 0.73
KHC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKHC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KHC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.00%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.43% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.70% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8%
EPS 3Y1.34%
EPS 5Y1.43%
EPS Q2Q%-18.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.25%
Revenue growth 5Y0.69%
Sales Q2Q%-2.29%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.77% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, KHC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.12% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-16.46%
EPS Next 2Y-8.8%
EPS Next 3Y-4.97%
EPS Next 5Y0.77%
Revenue Next Year-3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.93%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.09%
Revenue Next 5Y0.12%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KHC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKHC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
KHC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKHC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.88, the valuation of KHC can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KHC indicates a rather cheap valuation: KHC is cheaper than 89.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KHC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.63, which indicates a very decent valuation of KHC.
92.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KHC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. KHC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.88
Fwd PE 9.63
KHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKHC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KHC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KHC is cheaper than 73.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KHC indicates a rather cheap valuation: KHC is cheaper than 89.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.99
EV/EBITDA 7.8
KHC Per share dataKHC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KHC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as KHC's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.97% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.2
EPS Next 2Y-8.8%
EPS Next 3Y-4.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.46%, KHC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, KHC pays a better dividend. On top of this KHC pays more dividend than 88.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, KHC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.46%

5.2 History

KHC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As KHC did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
KHC Yearly Dividends per shareKHC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of KHC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. KHC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-43.59%
EPS Next 2Y-8.8%
EPS Next 3Y-4.97%
KHC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKHC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B -5B 10B -10B

KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE

NASDAQ:KHC (12/19/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 24.5599 +0.05 (+0.2%)

24.51

-0.24 (-0.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners60.54%
Inst Owner Change0.9%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap29.01B
Revenue(TTM)25.16B
Net Income(TTM)-4.37B
Analysts65.38
Price Target28.01 (14.28%)
Short Float %6.36%
Short Ratio3.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.46%
Yearly Dividend1.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)0%
DP-43.59%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.94%
Min EPS beat(2)4.38%
Max EPS beat(2)7.5%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.15%
Min EPS beat(4)1.8%
Max EPS beat(4)7.5%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.28%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)4.86%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)6.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.51%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.39%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.57%
PT rev (1m)-6.54%
PT rev (3m)-8.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.95%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.88
Fwd PE 9.63
P/S 1.15
P/FCF 7.99
P/OCF 6.48
P/B 0.7
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.8
EPS(TTM)2.76
EY11.26%
EPS(NY)2.55
Fwd EY10.38%
FCF(TTM)3.07
FCFY12.52%
OCF(TTM)3.78
OCFY15.42%
SpS21.26
BVpS35.02
TBVpS-15.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.2
Graham Number46.63
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -5.34%
ROE -10.53%
ROCE 6.8%
ROIC 5.32%
ROICexc 5.56%
ROICexgc 38.83%
OM 19.67%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.75%
FCFM 14.43%
ROA(3y)2.96%
ROA(5y)2.06%
ROE(3y)5.4%
ROE(5y)3.79%
ROIC(3y)4.97%
ROIC(5y)4.89%
ROICexc(3y)5.05%
ROICexc(5y)5.02%
ROICexgc(3y)48.4%
ROICexgc(5y)52.54%
ROCE(3y)6.35%
ROCE(5y)6.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.23%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.9%
OM growth 3Y1.51%
OM growth 5Y0.42%
PM growth 3Y39.8%
PM growth 5Y6.51%
GM growth 3Y1.31%
GM growth 5Y1.14%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 5.84
Debt/EBITDA 3.27
Cap/Depr 88.64%
Cap/Sales 3.35%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.82%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.13
Quick Ratio 0.73
Altman-Z 0.87
F-Score5
WACC6.83%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)108.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.5%
Profit Quality(3y)93.19%
Profit Quality(5y)387.46%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8%
EPS 3Y1.34%
EPS 5Y1.43%
EPS Q2Q%-18.67%
EPS Next Y-16.46%
EPS Next 2Y-8.8%
EPS Next 3Y-4.97%
EPS Next 5Y0.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.25%
Revenue growth 5Y0.69%
Sales Q2Q%-2.29%
Revenue Next Year-3.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.93%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.09%
Revenue Next 5Y0.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.16%
EBIT growth 3Y1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y1.11%
EBIT Next Year7.36%
EBIT Next 3Y2.31%
EBIT Next 5Y4.28%
FCF growth 1Y44.72%
FCF growth 3Y-12.18%
FCF growth 5Y1.64%
OCF growth 1Y25.25%
OCF growth 3Y-7.95%
OCF growth 5Y3.33%

KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE / KHC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE (KHC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KHC.


Can you provide the valuation status for KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE (KHC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of KHC stock?

KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE (KHC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE (KHC) is 8.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.7.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KHC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE (KHC) is expected to decline by -16.46% in the next year.