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WK KELLOGG CO (KLG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

15.63  +0.08 (+0.51%)

Fundamental Rating

4

KLG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 89 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 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.
In the past year KLG had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years KLG 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KLG had a positive operating cash flow.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.43%, KLG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KLG (11.63%) is better than 87.64% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KLG is above the industry average of 7.61%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.53%) for KLG is below the current ROIC(11.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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.
KLG's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.79%, KLG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.42% of the companies in the same industry.
KLG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KLG has a Gross Margin of 30.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: KLG outperforms 70.79% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for KLG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KLG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 2.00. 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 (2.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 84.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC8.09%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that KLG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KLG has a worse Current ratio (0.78) than 79.78% of its industry peers.
KLG has a Quick 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 Quick ratio value of 0.34, KLG is not doing good in the industry: 83.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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%.
The earnings per share for KLG have been decreasing by -23.66% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -3.13% in the past year.
KLG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.25% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, KLG will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.48% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KLG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.24% on average per year.
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-1.13%
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.42, the valuation of KLG can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KLG is valued cheaper than 84.27% of the companies in the same industry.
KLG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.31, which indicates a very decent valuation of KLG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KLG is valued cheaper than 92.13% of the companies in the same industry.
KLG is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.42
Fwd PE 9.31
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

79.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KLG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.03
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 decent profitability rating of KLG 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 4.15%, which is a nice return.
The stock price of KLG dropped by -22.71% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.66, KLG pays a better dividend. On top of this KLG pays more dividend than 80.90% 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 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.15%

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 (6/12/2025, 11:02:53 AM)

15.63

+0.08 (+0.51%)

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 Change0.4%
Market Cap1.35B
Analysts47.06
Price Target17.26 (10.43%)
Short Float %15.24%
Short Ratio14.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.15%
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)-3.18%
PT rev (3m)-1.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.42
Fwd PE 9.31
P/S 0.51
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 15.32
P/B 4.12
P/tB 6.21
EV/EBITDA 7.03
EPS(TTM)1.66
EY10.62%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY10.75%
FCF(TTM)-1.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.02
OCFY6.53%
SpS30.88
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
F-Score5
WACC8.09%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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-1.13%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 1Y1.69%
EBIT growth 3Y68.18%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year43.14%
EBIT Next 3Y22.64%
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