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KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - DUB:KRZ - IE0004906560 - Common Stock

76.1 EUR
+0.1 (+0.13%)
Last: 10/6/2025, 5:31:17 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall KRZ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KRZ against 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


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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.
In the past 5 years KRZ has always been profitable.
KRZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KRZ.I Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKRZ.I Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KRZ (6.41%) is better than 75.86% 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 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Return On Invested Capital of 8.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 75.86% 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 7.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.05%) for KRZ is below the current ROIC(8.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
KRZ.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRZ.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

KRZ has a better Profit Margin (11.45%) than 84.48% of its industry peers.
KRZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRZ has a better Operating Margin (13.73%) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
KRZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRZ has a better Gross Margin (54.67%) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
KRZ's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
KRZ.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRZ.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for KRZ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
KRZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KRZ has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
KRZ.I Yearly Shares OutstandingKRZ.I Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
KRZ.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKRZ.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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.
The Altman-Z score of KRZ (2.93) is better than 74.14% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRZ is 4.95, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KRZ, 4.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.95, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.43, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 4.95
Altman-Z 2.93
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC6.48%
KRZ.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKRZ.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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 53.45% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a bad value and indicates that KRZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KRZ has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.36
Quick Ratio 0.99
KRZ.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKRZ.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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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.
KRZ shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.82%.
Measured over the past years, KRZ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.88% on average per year.
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 9.63% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KRZ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.12% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.63%
Revenue Next Year-13.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.06%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%

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.
KRZ.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKRZ.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
KRZ.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKRZ.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

KRZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.76.
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 27.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.11, KRZ is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRZ is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KRZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.32), we can say KRZ is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.76
Fwd PE 14.11
KRZ.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRZ.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRZ is valued a bit more expensive than 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KRZ.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.37
EV/EBITDA 11.81
KRZ.I Per share dataKRZ.I EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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)3.46
PEG (5Y)4.53
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KRZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.35, 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 2.44.
Industry RankSector 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
KRZ.I Yearly Dividends per shareKRZ.I Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
KRZ.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKRZ.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
KRZ.I Dividend Payout.KRZ.I Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KRZ.I Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KERRY GROUP PLC-A

DUB:KRZ (10/6/2025, 5:31:17 PM)

76.1

+0.1 (+0.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16
Inst Owners41.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.36B
Analysts76.67
Price Target101.61 (33.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-2.34%
PT rev (3m)-6.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.76
Fwd PE 14.11
P/S 1.9
P/FCF 17.37
P/OCF 12.11
P/B 2.09
P/tB 28.02
EV/EBITDA 11.81
EPS(TTM)4.83
EY6.35%
EPS(NY)5.39
Fwd EY7.09%
FCF(TTM)4.38
FCFY5.76%
OCF(TTM)6.29
OCFY8.26%
SpS40.09
BVpS36.37
TBVpS2.72
PEG (NY)3.46
PEG (5Y)4.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.48%
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 Y4.55%
EPS Next 2Y7.4%
EPS Next 3Y8.66%
EPS Next 5Y9.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.82%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.95%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.88%
Sales Q2Q%-10.75%
Revenue Next Year-13.38%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.44%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.06%
Revenue Next 5Y2.12%
EBIT growth 1Y6.77%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year30.11%
EBIT Next 3Y14.5%
EBIT Next 5Y12.75%
FCF growth 1Y11.25%
FCF growth 3Y24.19%
FCF growth 5Y8.6%
OCF growth 1Y13.53%
OCF growth 3Y14.77%
OCF growth 5Y5.29%