(K) Kellanova - Ratings and Ratios
Snacks, Cereals, Crackers, Granola Bars, Frozen Waffles
K EPS (Earnings per Share)
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Description: K Kellanova
Kellanova is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of snacks and convenience foods, operating in multiple regions including North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The companys diverse product portfolio includes well-known brands such as Kelloggs, Cheez-It, Pringles, and Eggo, offering a range of snacks, cereals, and convenience foods.
From a financial perspective, Kellanova has demonstrated strong performance, with key metrics indicating a stable and profitable business. The companys return on equity (ROE) stands at 37.69%, suggesting effective use of shareholder capital. With a market capitalization of $27.64 billion, Kellanova is a significant player in the packaged foods industry.
To further analyze Kellanovas performance, we can examine additional key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and dividend yield. The companys revenue growth has been steady, driven by a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Kellanovas gross margin is also healthy, indicating a competitive cost structure and pricing power. Furthermore, the companys dividend yield is attractive, making it a potentially appealing investment opportunity for income-seeking investors.
From a valuation perspective, Kellanovas price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 20.07, slightly lower than its forward P/E ratio of 20.58. This suggests that the market expects the companys earnings to grow in the future. By analyzing these metrics in conjunction with the companys financial statements and industry trends, investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of Kellanovas investment potential.
K Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 27,730m |
| Sub-Industry | Packaged Foods & Meats |
| IPO / Inception | 1984-12-17 |
K Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 47.0% |
| Fundamental | 63.2% |
| Dividend Rating | 53.7% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -14.7% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.0 of 5 |
K Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.88% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.43% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 1.09% |
| Payout Consistency | 77.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 62.4% |
K Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 31.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 43% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 70.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 10.16% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.34 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 1.21 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.23 |
| Alpha | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.922 |
| Volatility | 6.52% |
| Current Volume | 1961.3k |
| Average Volume 20d | 2169.4k |
| Stop Loss | 77.1 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.93 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0
| Net Income (1.33b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 758.6m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -3.13pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -13.53% (prev -10.17%; Δ -3.36pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.42b > Net Income 1.33b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (6.13b) to EBITDA (2.30b) ratio: 2.67 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.68 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (350.0m) change vs 12m ago 1.45% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 35.70% (prev 34.90%; Δ 0.81pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 81.12% (prev 83.80%; Δ -2.68pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 6.30 (EBITDA TTM 2.30b / Interest Expense TTM 306.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.77
| (A) -0.11 = (Total Current Assets 3.67b - Total Current Liabilities 5.38b) / Total Assets 15.87b |
| (B) 0.60 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 9.59b / Total Assets 15.87b |
| (C) 0.12 = EBIT TTM 1.93b / Avg Total Assets 15.59b |
| (D) 0.64 = Book Value of Equity 7.48b / Total Liabilities 11.66b |
| Total Rating: 2.77 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 63.20
| 1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 1.95% = 0.97 |
| 3. FCF Margin 5.14% = 1.29 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.47 = 1.51 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.62 = -1.18 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 8.41% = 10.51 |
| 7. RoE 34.57% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -63.30% = -3.17 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -7.31% = -1.22 |
| 10. EPS Trend 39.24% = 0.98 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
What is the price of K shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.13%, over one month by +0.07%, over three months by -1.77% and over the past year by +2.43%.
Is Kellanova a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of K is around 78.09 USD . This means that K is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.87%.
Is K a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 0
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 16
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the K price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 83.4 | 4.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 83.4 | 4.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 86.6 | 8.8% |
Last update: 2025-08-29 04:41
K Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 354.0m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 20.8796
P/E Forward = 20.7469
P/S = 2.1933
P/B = 6.7529
P/EG = 3.5135
Beta = 0.28
Revenue TTM = 12.64b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.93b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.30b USD
Long Term Debt = 4.34b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.69b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 6.03b USD (Calculated: Short Term 1.69b + Long Term 4.34b)
Net Debt = 6.13b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 33.40b USD (27.73b + Debt 6.03b - CCE 354.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 6.30 (Ebit TTM 1.93b / Interest Expense TTM 306.0m)
FCF Yield = 1.95% (FCF TTM 650.0m / Enterprise Value 33.40b)
FCF Margin = 5.14% (FCF TTM 650.0m / Revenue TTM 12.64b)
Net Margin = 10.56% (Net Income TTM 1.33b / Revenue TTM 12.64b)
Gross Margin = 35.70% ((Revenue TTM 12.64b - Cost of Revenue TTM 8.13b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 4.47 (Enterprise Value 33.40b / Book Value Of Equity 7.48b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.26% (Interest Expense 76.0m / Debt 6.03b)
Taxrate = 18.38% (304.0m / 1.65b)
NOPAT = 1.57b (EBIT 1.93b * (1 - 18.38%))
Current Ratio = 0.68 (Total Current Assets 3.67b / Total Current Liabilities 5.38b)
Debt / Equity = 1.47 (Debt 6.03b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 4.11b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.62 (Net Debt 6.13b / EBITDA 2.30b)
Debt / FCF = 9.27 (Debt 6.03b / FCF TTM 650.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.86b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 8.41% (Net Income 1.33b, Total Assets 15.87b )
RoE = 34.57% (Net Income TTM 1.33b / Total Stockholder Equity 3.86b)
RoCE = 23.49% (Ebit 1.93b / (Equity 3.86b + L.T.Debt 4.34b))
RoIC = 16.32% (NOPAT 1.57b / Invested Capital 9.64b)
WACC = 7.91% (E(27.73b)/V(33.76b) * Re(9.41%)) + (D(6.03b)/V(33.76b) * Rd(1.26%) * (1-Tc(0.18)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 65.80 | Cagr: 0.16%
Discount Rate = 9.41% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 72.15% ; FCFE base≈832.4m ; Y1≈773.7m ; Y5≈709.0m
Fair Price DCF = 28.97 (DCF Value 10.07b / Shares Outstanding 347.7m; 5y FCF grow -8.95% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -63.30 | Revenue CAGR: -7.31%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 6.14
EPS Correlation: 39.24 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -21.44
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