KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - DUB:KRZ - IE0004906560 - Common Stock
76.4 EUR
-1.25 (-1.61%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KRZ. KRZ was compared to 55 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KRZ scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRZ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KRZ was profitable.
In the past year KRZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
KRZ had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KRZ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KRZ has a Return On Assets of 6.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a better Return On Equity (12.62%) than 70.91% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
KRZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.05%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.93%.
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 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.73%, KRZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of KRZ (54.67%) is better than 89.09% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KRZ is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KRZ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KRZ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KRZ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.95 indicates that KRZ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KRZ (2.95) is better than 76.36% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRZ (4.95) is better than 74.55% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KRZ (0.43) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.95 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC6.49%
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.
The Current ratio of KRZ (1.36) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.99 indicates that KRZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KRZ (0.99) is better than 61.82% 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.
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.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.88% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.22%
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.84%
EPS Next 5Y9.46%
Revenue Next Year-13.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KRZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.82.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
KRZ is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.35 indicates a correct valuation of KRZ.
KRZ's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
KRZ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.35 |
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 60.00% 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 | 17.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
KRZ has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.75
PEG (5Y)4.55
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%, KRZ has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.31, KRZ is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, KRZ's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of KRZ grows each year by 10.52%, which is quite nice.
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.
KRZ's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.4%
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.84%
DUB:KRZ (11/20/2025, 5:30:30 PM)
76.4
-1.25 (-1.61%)
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 Cap12.38B
Revenue(TTM)6.51B
Net Income(TTM)745.70M
Analysts76.67
Price Target101.06 (32.28%)
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)-0.54%
PT rev (3m)-4.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.13 | ||
| P/B | 2.1 | ||
| P/tB | 28.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12 |
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY6.32%
EPS(NY)5.32
Fwd EY6.97%
FCF(TTM)4.39
FCFY5.75%
OCF(TTM)6.3
OCFY8.25%
SpS40.18
BVpS36.45
TBVpS2.72
PEG (NY)3.75
PEG (5Y)4.55
Graham Number62.94
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 | 2.95 |
F-Score7
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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 Y4.22%
EPS Next 2Y6.7%
EPS Next 3Y7.84%
EPS Next 5Y9.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%-10.75%
Revenue Next Year-13.66%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.44%
Revenue Next 5Y1.62%
EBIT growth 1Y6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year30.11%
EBIT Next 3Y14.5%
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 5 / 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 8 / 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 4.22% in the next year.