KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Dublin - DUB:KRZ - IE0004906560 - Common Stock
77.25 EUR
+0.55 (+0.72%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KRZ. KRZ was compared to 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KRZ has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRZ has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KRZ was profitable.
KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KRZ has always been profitable.
KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KRZ (6.41%) is better than 81.03% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a better Return On Equity (12.62%) than 74.14% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.73%, KRZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.03% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KRZ is in line with the industry average of 6.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.73%) for KRZ is above the 3 year average (8.05%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.41% | ||
| ROE | 12.62% | ||
| ROIC | 8.73% |
ROA(3y)5.69%
ROA(5y)5.93%
ROE(3y)10.75%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)8.05%
ROIC(5y)7.92%
1.3 Margins
KRZ has a Profit Margin of 11.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRZ outperforms 87.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
KRZ's Operating Margin of 13.73% is amongst the best of the industry. KRZ outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
KRZ has a better Gross Margin (54.67%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
KRZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.45% | ||
| GM | 54.67% |
OM growth 3Y6.68%
OM growth 5Y2.26%
PM growth 3Y0.7%
PM growth 5Y6.26%
GM growth 3Y3.32%
GM growth 5Y1.95%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRZ is creating some value.
KRZ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KRZ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRZ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KRZ has an Altman-Z score of 2.93. This is not the best score and indicates that KRZ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.93, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.95. This is a neutral value as KRZ would need 4.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.95, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.59% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that KRZ is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.43, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC6.45%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KRZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.36, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that KRZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KRZ has a Quick ratio of 0.99. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 63.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.64% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.48% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.82% in the past year.
KRZ shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.88% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.64%
EPS 3Y7.15%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%7.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%-10.75%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KRZ will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.47% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue Next Year-13.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.99, which indicates a correct valuation of KRZ.
KRZ's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
KRZ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
KRZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.57.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KRZ.
KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KRZ is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KRZ does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
KRZ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.96
PEG (5Y)4.6
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%, KRZ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KRZ's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.31.
KRZ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KRZ is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.52%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.52%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
28.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRZ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KRZ is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.4%
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
DUB:KRZ (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
77.25
+0.55 (+0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners41.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.47B
Revenue(TTM)6.51B
Net Income(TTM)745.70M
Analysts76.67
Price Target100.27 (29.8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.52%
DP28.4%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)-0.78%
PT rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.21 | ||
| P/B | 2.11 | ||
| P/tB | 28.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.83 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY6.25%
EPS(NY)5.3
Fwd EY6.86%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY5.71%
OCF(TTM)6.33
OCFY8.19%
SpS40.35
BVpS36.61
TBVpS2.73
PEG (NY)3.96
PEG (5Y)4.6
Graham Number63.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.41% | ||
| ROE | 12.62% | ||
| ROCE | 9.97% | ||
| ROIC | 8.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 38.86% | ||
| OM | 13.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.45% | ||
| GM | 54.67% | ||
| FCFM | 10.93% |
ROA(3y)5.69%
ROA(5y)5.93%
ROE(3y)10.75%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)8.05%
ROIC(5y)7.92%
ROICexc(3y)9.27%
ROICexc(5y)8.96%
ROICexgc(3y)30.73%
ROICexgc(5y)28.45%
ROCE(3y)9.21%
ROCE(5y)9.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.2%
OM growth 3Y6.68%
OM growth 5Y2.26%
PM growth 3Y0.7%
PM growth 5Y6.26%
GM growth 3Y3.32%
GM growth 5Y1.95%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 96.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.75% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 12.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
F-Score7
WACC6.45%
ROIC/WACC1.35
Cap/Depr(3y)87.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.82%
Profit Quality(3y)92.87%
Profit Quality(5y)79.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.64%
EPS 3Y7.15%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%7.78%
EPS Next Y4.04%
EPS Next 2Y6.49%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5Y9.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%-10.75%
Revenue Next Year-13.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.92%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.51%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year29.38%
EBIT Next 3Y13.86%
EBIT Next 5Y12.69%
FCF growth 1Y11.25%
FCF growth 3Y24.19%
FCF growth 5Y8.6%
OCF growth 1Y13.53%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y5.29%
KERRY GROUP PLC-A / KRZ.I FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KRZ stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KRZ.I.
Can you provide the valuation status for KERRY GROUP PLC-A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KERRY GROUP PLC-A?
KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is KERRY GROUP PLC-A?
The financial health rating of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KERRY GROUP PLC-A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) is expected to grow by 4.04% in the next year.