KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
DUB:KRZ - Euronext Dublin - IE0004906560 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KRZ. KRZ was compared to 56 industry peers in the Food Products industry. KRZ has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRZ is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KRZ had positive earnings in the past year.
KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years KRZ has been profitable.
In the past 5 years KRZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.87%, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KRZ (11.32%) is better than 67.86% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRZ outperforms 83.93% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KRZ is in line with the industry average of 6.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.10%) for KRZ is above the 3 year average (8.05%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.87% | ||
| ROE | 11.32% | ||
| ROIC | 8.1% |
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 better Profit Margin (10.60%) than 83.93% of its industry peers.
KRZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 12.82%, KRZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
KRZ has a Gross Margin of 51.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 76.79% of its industry peers.
KRZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.6% | ||
| GM | 51.38% |
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
KRZ 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, KRZ has less shares outstanding
KRZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KRZ is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KRZ has an Altman-Z score of 2.97. 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.
KRZ's Altman-Z score of 2.97 is amongst the best of the industry. KRZ outperforms 80.36% of its industry peers.
KRZ has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.20. This is a neutral value as KRZ would need 5.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.20, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.07% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.39, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC6.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that KRZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KRZ has a Current ratio (1.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
KRZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.03. This is a normal value and indicates that KRZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KRZ has a Quick ratio of 1.03. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.67% 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 decreased by -0.66% 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)3.67%
EPS 3Y7.15%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%24.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%43.7%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.29% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, KRZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y11.29%
Revenue Next Year-10.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.49, KRZ is valued on the expensive side.
KRZ's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
KRZ's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.54, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KRZ.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.30, KRZ is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.54 |
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 67.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KRZ.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.36 |
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)1.93
PEG (5Y)5.89
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
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.
KRZ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.16.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KRZ is paying slightly less dividend.
| 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
27.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRZ. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
KRZ's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.94%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
DUB:KRZ (6/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
95.9
+0.4 (+0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.78B
Analysts78.75
Price Target109.33 (14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.52%
DP27.94%
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)-1.26%
PT rev (3m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.54 | ||
| P/S | 2.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.96 | ||
| P/B | 2.43 | ||
| P/tB | 22.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.36 |
EPS(TTM)4.68
EY4.88%
EPS(NY)5.17
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)4.12
FCFY4.29%
OCF(TTM)6.01
OCFY6.27%
SpS42.12
BVpS39.43
TBVpS4.3
PEG (NY)1.93
PEG (5Y)5.89
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.87% | ||
| ROE | 11.32% | ||
| ROCE | 9.26% | ||
| ROIC | 8.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.88% | ||
| ROICexgc | 37.04% | ||
| OM | 12.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.6% | ||
| GM | 51.38% | ||
| FCFM | 9.77% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 96.53% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.49% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.97 |
F-Score6
WACC6.77%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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)3.67%
EPS 3Y7.15%
EPS 5Y3.48%
EPS Q2Q%24.04%
EPS Next Y10.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y11.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.66%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%43.7%
Revenue Next Year-10.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
EBIT growth 1Y6.52%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year32.4%
EBIT Next 3Y15.4%
EBIT Next 5Y14.06%
FCF growth 1Y-10.4%
FCF growth 3Y24.19%
FCF growth 5Y8.6%
OCF growth 1Y-4.73%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y5.29%