KERRY GROUP PLC-A (KRZ.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis
DUB:KRZ - Euronext Dublin - IE0004906560 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall KRZ gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KRZ against 57 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 valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent 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.
In the past 5 years KRZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KRZ has a Return On Assets of 5.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRZ outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KRZ (11.32%) is better than 63.16% of its industry peers.
KRZ's Return On Invested Capital of 8.10% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 78.95% 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 6.98%.
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's Profit Margin of 10.60% is amongst the best of the industry. KRZ outperforms 80.70% of its industry peers.
KRZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.82%, KRZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
KRZ's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRZ has a better Gross Margin (51.38%) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRZ has grown nicely.
| 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
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
An Altman-Z score of 2.88 indicates that KRZ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KRZ's Altman-Z score of 2.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 77.19% 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.
KRZ's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRZ outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
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 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.88 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC6.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that KRZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.39, KRZ is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
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 64.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KRZ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 3.67%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.48% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.66% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.88% on average over the past years.
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
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.
KRZ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.63%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
EPS Next 5Y10.51%
Revenue Next Year-10.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.84%
Revenue Next 5Y1.92%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.36 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KRZ.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KRZ.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.50, KRZ is valued a bit cheaper.
KRZ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.52.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KRZ, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.44, KRZ is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRZ is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.42% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
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 | 21.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.59 |
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)1.82
PEG (5Y)5.56
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KRZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.45%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.34, KRZ is paying slightly less dividend.
KRZ's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
| 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 27.94% 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.
DP27.94%
EPS Next 2Y10.7%
EPS Next 3Y10.64%
DUB:KRZ (7/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
90.6
+0.35 (+0.39%)
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 Cap14.84B
Analysts76.67
Price Target109.22 (20.55%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.52%
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)0.22%
PT rev (3m)-1.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.52 | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.01 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | 20.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.59 |
EPS(TTM)4.68
EY5.17%
EPS(NY)5.17
Fwd EY5.71%
FCF(TTM)4.13
FCFY4.56%
OCF(TTM)6.04
OCFY6.66%
SpS42.3
BVpS39.59
TBVpS4.32
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)5.56
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 | 2.88 |
F-Score6
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC1.23
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 5Y10.51%
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 5Y1.92%
EBIT growth 1Y6.52%
EBIT growth 3Y4.6%
EBIT growth 5Y1.36%
EBIT Next Year32.4%
EBIT Next 3Y15.4%
EBIT Next 5Y12.36%
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%