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KRAFT HEINZ CO/THE (KHNZ.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:KHNZ - US5007541064 - Common Stock

22.245 EUR
-0.2 (-0.87%)
Last: 9/26/2025, 5:10:57 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

KHNZ gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While KHNZ is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. KHNZ is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KHNZ had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KHNZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KHNZ has been profitable.
KHNZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KHNZ.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKHNZ.DE 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

KHNZ's Return On Assets of -6.46% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KHNZ is outperformed by 83.64% of its industry peers.
KHNZ has a Return On Equity of -12.74%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KHNZ underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.58%, KHNZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.09% of the companies in the same industry.
KHNZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.97%. This is below the industry average of 7.42%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.58%) for KHNZ is above the 3 year average (4.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.46%
ROE -12.74%
ROIC 5.58%
ROA(3y)2.96%
ROA(5y)2.06%
ROE(3y)5.4%
ROE(5y)3.79%
ROIC(3y)4.97%
ROIC(5y)4.89%
KHNZ.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKHNZ.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

KHNZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KHNZ (20.52%) is better than 98.18% of its industry peers.
KHNZ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
KHNZ has a Gross Margin (34.31%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KHNZ has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.52%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 34.31%
OM growth 3Y1.51%
OM growth 5Y0.42%
PM growth 3Y39.8%
PM growth 5Y6.51%
GM growth 3Y1.31%
GM growth 5Y1.14%
KHNZ.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKHNZ.DE 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KHNZ is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KHNZ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
KHNZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KHNZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
KHNZ.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKHNZ.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
KHNZ.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKHNZ.DE 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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.89, we must say that KHNZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KHNZ has a Altman-Z score of 0.89. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KHNZ underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
KHNZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.07. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KHNZ would need 6.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KHNZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KHNZ outperforms 61.82% of its industry peers.
KHNZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KHNZ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KHNZ outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 6.07
Altman-Z 0.89
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC6.55%
KHNZ.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKHNZ.DE 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

KHNZ has a Current Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that KHNZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KHNZ has a worse Current ratio (1.07) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that KHNZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KHNZ's Quick ratio of 0.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KHNZ is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 0.66
KHNZ.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKHNZ.DE 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

The earnings per share for KHNZ have decreased by -2.36% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, KHNZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.43% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, KHNZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.83% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.36%
EPS 3Y1.34%
EPS 5Y1.43%
EPS Q2Q%-11.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.25%
Revenue growth 5Y0.69%
Sales Q2Q%-1.91%

3.2 Future

KHNZ is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.71% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KHNZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-14.25%
EPS Next 2Y-6.31%
EPS Next 3Y-2.81%
EPS Next 5Y1.71%
Revenue Next Year-2.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.04%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.25%
Revenue Next 5Y0.45%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 decreasing.
KHNZ.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKHNZ.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 10B 20B 30B
KHNZ.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKHNZ.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.01 indicates a reasonable valuation of KHNZ.
78.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KHNZ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KHNZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.06), we can say KHNZ is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.72, which indicates a very decent valuation of KHNZ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KHNZ indicates a rather cheap valuation: KHNZ is cheaper than 83.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KHNZ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.01
Fwd PE 9.72
KHNZ.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKHNZ.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KHNZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KHNZ is cheaper than 61.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KHNZ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.85
EV/EBITDA 7.95
KHNZ.DE Per share dataKHNZ.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as KHNZ's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.29
EPS Next 2Y-6.31%
EPS Next 3Y-2.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KHNZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.13%, which is a nice return.
KHNZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.26. KHNZ pays more dividend than 94.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KHNZ pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.13%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
KHNZ.DE Yearly Dividends per shareKHNZ.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

KHNZ has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-36.29%
EPS Next 2Y-6.31%
EPS Next 3Y-2.81%
KHNZ.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKHNZ.DE 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

FRA:KHNZ (9/26/2025, 5:10:57 PM)

22.245

-0.2 (-0.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Inst Owners59.62%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap26.33B
Analysts56.67
Price Target25.71 (15.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.13%
Yearly Dividend1.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)0%
DP-36.29%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.65%
Min EPS beat(2)1.8%
Max EPS beat(2)7.5%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.16%
Min EPS beat(4)0.43%
Max EPS beat(4)7.5%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.78%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)5.46%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)7.14%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.74%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.05%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.27%
PT rev (1m)-4.68%
PT rev (3m)-5.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.85%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.01
Fwd PE 9.72
P/S 1.22
P/FCF 8.85
P/OCF 7.02
P/B 0.75
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.95
EPS(TTM)2.47
EY11.1%
EPS(NY)2.29
Fwd EY10.29%
FCF(TTM)2.51
FCFY11.3%
OCF(TTM)3.17
OCFY14.24%
SpS18.22
BVpS29.77
TBVpS-13.42
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)6.29
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.46%
ROE -12.74%
ROCE 7.12%
ROIC 5.58%
ROICexc 5.78%
ROICexgc 39.17%
OM 20.52%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 34.31%
FCFM 13.8%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.8%
ROICexcg 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 6.07
Debt/EBITDA 3.14
Cap/Depr 95.27%
Cap/Sales 3.58%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 71.61%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.07
Quick Ratio 0.66
Altman-Z 0.89
F-Score5
WACC6.55%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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)-2.36%
EPS 3Y1.34%
EPS 5Y1.43%
EPS Q2Q%-11.54%
EPS Next Y-14.25%
EPS Next 2Y-6.31%
EPS Next 3Y-2.81%
EPS Next 5Y1.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.25%
Revenue growth 5Y0.69%
Sales Q2Q%-1.91%
Revenue Next Year-2.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.04%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.25%
Revenue Next 5Y0.45%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.9%
EBIT growth 3Y1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y1.11%
EBIT Next Year10.04%
EBIT Next 3Y4.36%
EBIT Next 5Y5.07%
FCF growth 1Y53.51%
FCF growth 3Y-12.18%
FCF growth 5Y1.64%
OCF growth 1Y34.76%
OCF growth 3Y-7.95%
OCF growth 5Y3.33%