KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
DUB:KRZ - IE0004906560 - Common Stock
78.85 EUR
+0.85 (+1.09%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KRZ. KRZ was compared to 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While KRZ has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRZ has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KRZ was profitable.
KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years KRZ has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KRZ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KRZ has a better Return On Assets (6.41%) than 70.18% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 12.62%, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KRZ (8.73%) is better than 73.68% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRZ is in line with the industry average of 7.03%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.45%, KRZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.73%, KRZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRZ has a Gross Margin of 54.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRZ outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KRZ is still creating some value.
KRZ has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KRZ has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for KRZ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.98 indicates that KRZ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KRZ has a better Altman-Z score (2.98) than 75.44% of its industry peers.
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.
KRZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.95 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 64.91% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.43, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.44%
2.3 Liquidity
KRZ has a Current Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that KRZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.36, KRZ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.88% 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 better Quick ratio (0.99) than 61.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KRZ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.64%, which is quite good.
KRZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.48% yearly.
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
KRZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.51% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KRZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.73%
EPS Next 2Y7.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.55%
EPS Next 5Y10.51%
Revenue Next Year-13.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.72%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.33, the valuation of KRZ can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
KRZ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.06.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.61 indicates a correct valuation of KRZ.
KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KRZ indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KRZ is more expensive than 63.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.22 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of KRZ may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.45
PEG (5Y)4.69
EPS Next 2Y7.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KRZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.25, KRZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.45, KRZ pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
| 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
KRZ pays out 28.40% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
KRZ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.4%
EPS Next 2Y7.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.55%
DUB:KRZ (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
78.85
+0.85 (+1.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.37%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.85B
Analysts76.67
Price Target103.73 (31.55%)
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)-4.89%
PT rev (3m)-5.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.61 | ||
| P/S | 1.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.58 | ||
| P/B | 2.17 | ||
| P/tB | 29.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.22 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY6.13%
EPS(NY)5.4
Fwd EY6.84%
FCF(TTM)4.37
FCFY5.54%
OCF(TTM)6.27
OCFY7.95%
SpS39.96
BVpS36.25
TBVpS2.71
PEG (NY)3.45
PEG (5Y)4.69
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.52%
ROICexcg 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 | 2.98 |
F-Score7
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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 Y4.73%
EPS Next 2Y7.45%
EPS Next 3Y8.55%
EPS Next 5Y10.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%-10.75%
Revenue Next Year-13.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.72%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%
EBIT growth 1Y6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year32.4%
EBIT Next 3Y15.4%
EBIT Next 5Y12.22%
FCF growth 1Y11.25%
FCF growth 3Y24.19%
FCF growth 5Y8.6%
OCF growth 1Y13.53%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y5.29%