WHAT'S COOKING (WHATS.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:WHATS - Euronext Brussels - BE0003573814 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall WHATS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WHATS against 57 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making WHATS a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. WHATS scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes WHATS very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WHATS was profitable.
WHATS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WHATS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
WHATS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WHATS (7.95%) is better than 80.70% of its industry peers.
WHATS has a better Return On Equity (21.91%) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WHATS (11.71%) is better than 91.23% of its industry peers.
WHATS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.99%. This is below the industry average of 7.62%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.71%) for WHATS is above the 3 year average (3.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.95% | ||
| ROE | 21.91% | ||
| ROIC | 11.71% |
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)1.93%
ROE(3y)8.11%
ROE(5y)5.68%
ROIC(3y)3.99%
ROIC(5y)4.06%
1.3 Margins
WHATS has a Profit Margin of 3.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WHATS outperforms 49.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WHATS has grown nicely.
WHATS has a Operating Margin (4.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WHATS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WHATS has a better Gross Margin (45.10%) than 61.40% of its industry peers.
WHATS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.7% | ||
| GM | 45.1% |
OM growth 3Y15.41%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y69.32%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.51%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WHATS is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WHATS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, WHATS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WHATS has an Altman-Z score of 3.43. This indicates that WHATS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.43, WHATS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WHATS is 2.75, which is a good value as it means it would take WHATS, 2.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WHATS (2.75) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
WHATS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.46, WHATS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC6.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.43 indicates that WHATS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WHATS has a Current ratio (1.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
WHATS has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that WHATS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WHATS has a better Quick ratio (1.31) than 80.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 299.28% over the past year.
WHATS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 39.17% yearly.
WHATS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.01%.
Measured over the past years, WHATS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -16.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)299.28%
EPS 3Y39.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%291.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.65%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.86%
3.2 Future
WHATS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.29% yearly.
WHATS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.9%
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y8.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-19.83%
Revenue Next 5Y4.31%
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 decreasing.
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
WHATS is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.43.
91.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WHATS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.93. WHATS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.87, which indicates a very decent valuation of WHATS.
WHATS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WHATS is cheaper than 71.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.78, WHATS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WHATS indicates a rather cheap valuation: WHATS is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WHATS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WHATS is cheaper than 75.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of WHATS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y8.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%, WHATS has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WHATS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.38.
WHATS's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
WHATS pays out 25.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.82%
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y8.29%
EBR:WHATS (7/28/2025, 10:21:41 AM)
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap198.09M
Analysts84
Price Target140.25 (31.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
Yearly Dividend4.28
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP25.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.29 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | 2.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.9 |
EPS(TTM)16.57
EY15.56%
EPS(NY)10.79
Fwd EY10.14%
FCF(TTM)12.67
FCFY11.9%
OCF(TTM)32.37
OCFY30.4%
SpS447.44
BVpS75.51
TBVpS47.11
PEG (NY)3.39
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.95% | ||
| ROE | 21.91% | ||
| ROCE | 16.95% | ||
| ROIC | 11.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.79% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.7% | ||
| OM | 4.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.7% | ||
| GM | 45.1% | ||
| FCFM | 2.83% |
ROA(3y)2.77%
ROA(5y)1.93%
ROE(3y)8.11%
ROE(5y)5.68%
ROIC(3y)3.99%
ROIC(5y)4.06%
ROICexc(3y)4.25%
ROICexc(5y)4.31%
ROICexgc(3y)7.02%
ROICexgc(5y)7.6%
ROCE(3y)5.78%
ROCE(5y)5.87%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.38%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.52%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y15.41%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y69.32%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.51%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover2.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 132.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.71 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.43 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
F-Score8
WACC6.99%
ROIC/WACC1.67
Cap/Depr(3y)102%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.07%
Profit Quality(3y)216.29%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)299.28%
EPS 3Y39.17%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%291.45%
EPS Next Y1.9%
EPS Next 2Y4.8%
EPS Next 3Y8.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.65%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-3.86%
Revenue Next Year3.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.11%
Revenue Next 3Y-19.83%
Revenue Next 5Y4.31%
EBIT growth 1Y109.34%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.8%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year55.73%
EBIT Next 3Y10.69%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y17.74%
FCF growth 3Y-9.19%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y37.56%
OCF growth 3Y5.86%
OCF growth 5YN/A