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WK KELLOGG CO (KLG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KLG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US92942W1071 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

17.91  +0.86 (+5.04%)

After market: 17.8 -0.11 (-0.61%)

Fundamental Rating

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KLG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 91 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While KLG belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. KLG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KLG had positive earnings in the past year.
KLG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KLG had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KLG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KLG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKLG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.83%, KLG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.65% of the companies in the same industry.
KLG has a better Return On Equity (17.43%) than 90.11% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KLG (11.63%) is better than 86.81% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KLG is significantly below the industry average of 28.40%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.63%) for KLG is above the 3 year average (10.53%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.83%
ROE 17.43%
ROIC 11.63%
ROA(3y)2.58%
ROA(5y)7.05%
ROE(3y)18.58%
ROE(5y)24.2%
ROIC(3y)10.53%
ROIC(5y)12.48%
KLG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKLG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of KLG (2.14%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KLG has declined.
The Operating Margin of KLG (6.79%) is better than 67.03% of its industry peers.
KLG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KLG has a better Gross Margin (30.41%) than 70.33% of its industry peers.
KLG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.79%
PM (TTM) 2.14%
GM 30.41%
OM growth 3Y62.88%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-26.09%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.37%
GM growth 5YN/A
KLG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKLG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KLG is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KLG has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for KLG is higher compared to a year ago.
KLG Yearly Shares OutstandingKLG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
KLG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKLG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.07 indicates that KLG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KLG's Altman-Z score of 2.07 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KLG outperforms 50.55% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.75 is on the high side and indicates that KLG has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KLG (1.75) is worse than 83.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.07
ROIC/WACC1.15
WACC10.11%
KLG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKLG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

KLG has a Current Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that KLG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KLG has a worse Current ratio (0.78) than 80.22% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.34 indicates that KLG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KLG (0.34) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.34
KLG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKLG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KLG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -52.11%.
Measured over the past years, KLG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.66% on average per year.
KLG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.13%.
Measured over the past years, KLG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.25% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.11%
EPS 3Y-23.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%32.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.13%
Revenue growth 3Y3.25%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.22%

3.2 Future

KLG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.93% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KLG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
EPS Next 5Y12.93%
Revenue Next Year-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.8%

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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KLG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKLG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
KLG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKLG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.79, the valuation of KLG can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KLG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KLG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.28), we can say KLG is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.34, the valuation of KLG can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KLG indicates a rather cheap valuation: KLG is cheaper than 87.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. KLG is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.79
Fwd PE 10.34
KLG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKLG 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 KLG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KLG is cheaper than 72.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.81
KLG Per share dataKLG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KLG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of KLG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KLG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.75, KLG pays a better dividend. On top of this KLG pays more dividend than 82.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KLG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.17%

5.2 History

KLG has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
KLG Yearly Dividends per shareKLG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

KLG pays out 96.49% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP96.49%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
KLG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKLG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M
KLG Dividend Payout.KLG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KLG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WK KELLOGG CO

NYSE:KLG (7/2/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 17.8 -0.11 (-0.61%)

17.91

+0.86 (+5.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)05-06 2025-05-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/bmo
Inst Owners100.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.02%
Ins Owner Change0.4%
Market Cap1.54B
Analysts47.06
Price Target16.77 (-6.37%)
Short Float %14.52%
Short Ratio13.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.17%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP96.49%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date05-30 2025-05-30 (0.165)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)42.41%
Min EPS beat(2)21.87%
Max EPS beat(2)62.95%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)27.36%
Min EPS beat(4)6.82%
Max EPS beat(4)62.95%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.75%
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)-5.91%
PT rev (3m)-4.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.79
Fwd PE 10.34
P/S 0.58
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 17.56
P/B 4.72
P/tB 7.12
EV/EBITDA 7.81
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY9.27%
EPS(NY)1.73
Fwd EY9.67%
FCF(TTM)-1.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.02
OCFY5.7%
SpS30.88
BVpS3.79
TBVpS2.52
PEG (NY)3.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.83%
ROE 17.43%
ROCE 15.34%
ROIC 11.63%
ROICexc 11.89%
ROICexgc 13.07%
OM 6.79%
PM (TTM) 2.14%
GM 30.41%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.58%
ROA(5y)7.05%
ROE(3y)18.58%
ROE(5y)24.2%
ROIC(3y)10.53%
ROIC(5y)12.48%
ROICexc(3y)10.95%
ROICexc(5y)12.73%
ROICexgc(3y)12.41%
ROICexgc(5y)14.97%
ROCE(3y)13.36%
ROCE(5y)15.69%
ROICexcg growth 3Y38.76%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y42.18%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y62.88%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-26.09%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.37%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.18
Cap/Depr 222.22%
Cap/Sales 6.76%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 33.59%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.34
Altman-Z 2.07
F-Score5
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC1.15
Cap/Depr(3y)165.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.78%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.11%
EPS 3Y-23.66%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%32.16%
EPS Next Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y6.07%
EPS Next 3Y5.87%
EPS Next 5Y12.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.13%
Revenue growth 3Y3.25%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.22%
Revenue Next Year-1.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.8%
EBIT growth 1Y1.69%
EBIT growth 3Y68.18%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year43.14%
EBIT Next 3Y22.64%
EBIT Next 5Y14.53%
FCF growth 1Y-453.85%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-25.42%
OCF growth 3Y142.64%
OCF growth 5YN/A