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WK KELLOGG CO (KLG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

17.8  -0.07 (-0.39%)

Premarket: 17.85 +0.05 (+0.28%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall KLG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KLG against 90 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KLG scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. KLG has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KLG was profitable.
KLG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years KLG 4 years were profitable.
KLG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

KLG has a Return On Assets (2.83%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KLG's Return On Equity of 17.43% is amongst the best of the industry. KLG outperforms 87.78% of its industry peers.
KLG's Return On Invested Capital of 11.63% is amongst the best of the industry. KLG outperforms 85.56% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KLG is in line with the industry average of 8.67%.
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

With a Profit Margin value of 2.14%, KLG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.11% of the companies in the same industry.
KLG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KLG (6.79%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
KLG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.41%, KLG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KLG has grown nicely.
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

KLG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KLG has more shares outstanding
KLG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

KLG has an Altman-Z score of 2.07. This is not the best score and indicates that KLG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KLG (2.07) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KLG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.75. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KLG (1.75) is worse than 84.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.07
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC8.18%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.78, KLG is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.34 indicates that KLG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KLG has a worse Quick ratio (0.34) than 82.22% 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%.
KLG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.66% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.13% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.25% on average over the past years.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.48% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.24% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.48%
EPS Next 2Y4.44%
EPS Next 3Y3.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.48%
Revenue Next Year-1.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.24%

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 accelerating.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.72, which indicates a very decent valuation of KLG.
82.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KLG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
KLG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.60, the valuation of KLG can be described as very reasonable.
KLG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KLG is cheaper than 87.78% of the companies in the same industry.
KLG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.72
Fwd PE 10.6
KLG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKLG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KLG is valued a bit cheaper than 75.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.77
KLG Per share dataKLG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KLG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.44%
EPS Next 3Y3.19%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KLG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.62%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.58, KLG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KLG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.62%

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

96.49% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KLG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP96.49%
EPS Next 2Y4.44%
EPS Next 3Y3.19%
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 (5/20/2025, 8:10:59 PM)

Premarket: 17.85 +0.05 (+0.28%)

17.8

-0.07 (-0.39%)

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 Owners100.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners6.76%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.53B
Analysts47.06
Price Target17.83 (0.17%)
Short Float %16.01%
Short Ratio13.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.62%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.72
Fwd PE 10.6
P/S 0.58
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 17.44
P/B 4.69
P/tB 7.07
EV/EBITDA 7.77
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY9.33%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY9.44%
FCF(TTM)-1.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.02
OCFY5.74%
SpS30.9
BVpS3.79
TBVpS2.52
PEG (NY)N/A
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
WACC8.18%
ROIC/WACC1.42
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 Y-9.48%
EPS Next 2Y4.44%
EPS Next 3Y3.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.13%
Revenue growth 3Y3.25%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-6.22%
Revenue Next Year-1.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.93%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 1Y1.69%
EBIT growth 3Y68.18%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year52.32%
EBIT Next 3Y24.85%
EBIT Next 5Y15.01%
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