(KER) Kering - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: PA • Country: France • Currency: EUR • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: FR0000121485

Fashion, Leather, Jewelry, Accessories, Beauty, Watches, Eyewear, Cosmetics

Description: KER Kering

Kering SA is a global luxury group that manages a portfolio of prestigious brands across fashion, leather goods, and jewelry. The companys diverse brand portfolio includes iconic names such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, among others. Kerings product offerings span ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty products, leather goods, shoes, watches, jewelry, eyewear, and fragrances.

From a strategic perspective, Kerings focus on luxury goods positions it for long-term growth, driven by increasing demand from emerging markets and a loyal customer base. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and brand momentum. Notably, Kerings brands have shown resilience in the face of global economic uncertainty, with some experiencing significant growth in e-commerce and digital channels.

To evaluate Kerings financial health, we can examine metrics such as Return on Equity (RoE) and the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio. With a RoE of 27.63%, Kering demonstrates a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. The P/E ratio of 21.43 suggests that the stock is reasonably valued relative to its earnings. Additionally, the forward P/E ratio of 30.12 implies expected earnings growth, potentially driven by Kerings ongoing brand investments and strategic initiatives.

From a valuation perspective, Kerings market capitalization stands at approximately 24.6 billion EUR, indicating a significant presence in the global luxury market. As a Trading Analyst, its essential to monitor Kerings financial performance, brand trajectory, and industry trends to identify potential investment opportunities or risks.

KER Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 31,959m
Sub-Industry Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
IPO / Inception

KER Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -54.2%
Fundamental 64.1%
Dividend Rating 49.9%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -21.8%
Analyst Rating -

KER Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.69%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.33%
Annual Growth 5y 11.84%
Payout Consistency 98.1%
Payout Ratio 82.6%

KER Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 91.9%
Growth Correlation 12m -50.1%
Growth Correlation 5y -85.9%
CAGR 5y -12.45%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.16
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.59
Alpha -22.77
Beta 1.069
Volatility 39.82%
Current Volume 316.7k
Average Volume 20d 230.9k
Stop Loss 220 (-4%)
Signal -1.05

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5

Net Income (2.81b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 2.05b TTM)
FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -4.30pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 8.09% (prev 11.59%; Δ -3.50pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.17 (>3.0%) and CFO 7.37b > Net Income 2.81b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (16.62b) to EBITDA (7.55b) ratio: 2.20 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.32 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (122.6m) change vs 12m ago 0.21% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 74.29% (prev 75.21%; Δ -0.92pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 88.40% (prev 87.17%; Δ 1.23pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 5.46 (EBITDA TTM 7.55b / Interest Expense TTM 823.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.94

(A) 0.07 = (Total Current Assets 11.33b - Total Current Liabilities 8.56b) / Total Assets 42.43b
(B) 0.35 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 14.90b / Total Assets 42.43b
(C) 0.12 = EBIT TTM 4.49b / Avg Total Assets 38.70b
(D) 0.56 = Book Value of Equity 15.39b / Total Liabilities 27.66b
Total Rating: 2.94 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 64.14

1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50
2. FCF Yield 7.39% = 3.70
3. FCF Margin 7.94% = 1.98
4. Debt/Equity 0.77 = 2.21
5. Debt/Ebitda 1.51 = 0.93
6. ROIC - WACC 4.03% = 5.03
7. RoE 18.77% = 1.56
8. Rev. Trend -25.00% = -1.25
9. Rev. CAGR -2.12% = -0.35
10. EPS Trend -7.15% = -0.18
11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0

What is the price of KER shares?

As of September 01, 2025, the stock is trading at EUR 229.15 with a total of 316,665 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.39%, over one month by +7.86%, over three months by +32.09% and over the past year by -8.53%.

Is Kering a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Kering is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 64.14 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KER is around 214.23 EUR . This means that KER is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.51%.

Is KER a buy, sell or hold?

Kering has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the KER price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 200.7 -12.4%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 236.9 3.4%

KER Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 31.96b (27.44b EUR * 1.1648 EUR.USD)
Market Cap EUR = 27.44b (27.44b EUR * 1.0 EUR.EUR)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 2.13b EUR (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 37.7403
P/E Forward = 30.6748
P/S = 1.7406
P/B = 1.8578
P/EG = 2.6136
Beta = 1.12
Revenue TTM = 34.21b EUR
EBIT TTM = 4.49b EUR
EBITDA TTM = 7.55b EUR
Long Term Debt = 10.57b EUR (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 861.0m EUR (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 11.43b EUR (Calculated: Short Term 861.0m + Long Term 10.57b)
Net Debt = 16.62b EUR (from netDebt column, last fiscal year)
Enterprise Value = 36.74b EUR (27.44b + Debt 11.43b - CCE 2.13b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.46 (Ebit TTM 4.49b / Interest Expense TTM 823.0m)
FCF Yield = 7.39% (FCF TTM 2.72b / Enterprise Value 36.74b)
FCF Margin = 7.94% (FCF TTM 2.72b / Revenue TTM 34.21b)
Net Margin = 8.20% (Net Income TTM 2.81b / Revenue TTM 34.21b)
Gross Margin = 74.29% ((Revenue TTM 34.21b - Cost of Revenue TTM 8.79b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.39 (Enterprise Value 36.74b / Book Value Of Equity 15.39b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.55% (Interest Expense 292.0m / Debt 11.43b)
Taxrate = 27.15% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 461.0m / 1.70b)
NOPAT = 3.27b (EBIT 4.49b * (1 - 27.15%))
Current Ratio = 1.32 (Total Current Assets 11.33b / Total Current Liabilities 8.56b)
Debt / Equity = 0.77 (Debt 11.43b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 14.77b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.51 (Net Debt 16.62b / EBITDA 7.55b)
Debt / FCF = 4.21 (Debt 11.43b / FCF TTM 2.72b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 14.95b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 6.61% (Net Income 2.81b, Total Assets 42.43b )
RoE = 18.77% (Net Income TTM 2.81b / Total Stockholder Equity 14.95b)
RoCE = 17.60% (Ebit 4.49b / (Equity 14.95b + L.T.Debt 10.57b))
RoIC = 11.60% (NOPAT 3.27b / Invested Capital 28.21b)
WACC = 7.57% (E(27.44b)/V(38.87b) * Re(9.95%)) + (D(11.43b)/V(38.87b) * Rd(2.55%) * (1-Tc(0.27)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -70.0 | Cagr: -0.36%
Discount Rate = 9.95% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 66.99% ; FCFE base≈3.13b ; Y1≈2.48b ; Y5≈1.66b
Fair Price DCF = 186.5 (DCF Value 22.87b / Shares Outstanding 122.6m; 5y FCF grow -24.62% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -25.00 | Revenue CAGR: -2.12%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -52.71
EPS Correlation: -7.15 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -60.33

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