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Kraft Heinz (KHC) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Kraft Heinz (KHC): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Kraft Heinz (KHC)
Profile ItemKHC
NameThe Kraft Heinz Company
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
GICS Sub-IndustryPackaged Foods & Meats
Market Capitalization29.13 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateJuly 6, 2015
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

KHC
GSPC
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Kraft Heinz (KHC) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Kraft Heinz (KHC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Kraft Heinz (KHC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Kraft Heinz (KHC) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KHCIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)7.82%9.07%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)-4.22%2.06%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)-3.33%1.14%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

KHC
GSPC
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Kraft Heinz (KHC) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Kraft Heinz (KHC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Kraft Heinz (KHC) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KHCIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)28.10%32.65%
Beta (5Y)0.110.43
Max Drawdown (5Y)-41.69%-51.71%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. KHC is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Kraft Heinz (KHC) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KHCIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.130.14
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.180.20

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has negative ROE of -8.95%. That can come from trailing losses or negative book equity, so it is a warning state rather than a clean capital-efficiency measure.

KHC

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

-8.95%

Group distribution
Max
32.02%
Q3
16.61%
Median
10.05%
Q1
4.10%
KHC
-8.95%
Min
-10.50%
Largest peers
PEP
52.19%
KO
40.59%
BTI
13.42%
KHC
-8.95%
PM
--
BUD
--
MO
--
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Where Kraft Heinz (KHC) stands on ROE within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has negative net margin of -13.99%. The trailing period ended in a net loss, so the bottom-line conversion read is a warning rather than a profitability strength.

KHC

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

-13.99%

Group distribution
Max
24.83%
Q3
11.22%
Median
5.94%
Q1
2.05%
Min
-11.49%
KHC
-13.99%
Largest peers
MO
39.33%
KO
28.65%
BTI
24.99%
PM
24.83%
BUD
15.42%
PEP
11.09%
KHC
-13.99%
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Where Kraft Heinz (KHC) stands on net margin within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Kraft Heinz (KHC) turns 16.47% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

KHC

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

16.47%

Group distribution
Max
34.91%
Q3
17.57%
KHC
16.47%
Median
11.06%
Q1
4.15%
Min
-15.06%
Largest peers
MO
61.48%
PM
41.94%
BTI
34.91%
KO
33.36%
BUD
27.48%
PEP
16.88%
KHC
16.47%
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Where Kraft Heinz (KHC) stands on operating margin within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Kraft Heinz (KHC) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KHCIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)-8.95%10.05%
ROA (TTM)3.56%5.25%
Net Margin (TTM)-13.99%5.94%
Operating Margin (TTM)16.47%11.06%
Gross Margin (TTM)33.65%34.26%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Kraft Heinz (KHC) grew revenue -3.50%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

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Kraft Heinz (KHC): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Kraft Heinz (KHC) grew earnings per share -318.14%, below the industry benchmark range. Per-share profits are trailing virtually every peer, which can point to margin pressure, one-off charges, or dilution.

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Kraft Heinz (KHC): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Kraft Heinz (KHC) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KHCIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)-3.50%2.38%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)-1.98%2.51%
EPS Growth (YoY)-318.14%-2.47%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)--4.29%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has current ratio of 1.02, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.

KHC

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.02

Group distribution
Max
4.01
Q3
2.35
Median
1.53
Q1
1.02
KHC
1.02
Min
0.33
Largest peers
KO
1.38
PM
1.02
KHC
1.02
PEP
0.94
BTI
0.84
MO
0.58
BUD
--
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Where Kraft Heinz (KHC) stands on current ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

KHC

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.50

Group distribution
Max
2.19
Q3
1.11
Median
0.68
KHC
0.50
Q1
0.33
Min
0.00
Largest peers
PEP
2.31
KO
1.07
BTI
0.72
BUD
0.72
KHC
0.50
PM
--
MO
--
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Where Kraft Heinz (KHC) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Kraft Heinz (KHC) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KHCIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.021.53
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.500.68
Net Debt / EBITDA2.982.57

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has dividend yield of 6.32%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

KHC

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

6.32%

Group distribution
Max
9.38%
KHC
6.32%
Q3
3.77%
Median
1.76%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
KHC
6.32%
MO
5.53%
PEP
4.07%
BTI
3.88%
PM
2.98%
KO
2.19%
BUD
1.91%
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Where Kraft Heinz (KHC) stands on dividend yield within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has payout ratio of 73.06%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

KHC

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

73.06%

Group distribution
Max
199.19%
Q3
81.03%
KHC
73.06%
Median
41.52%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
MO
88.45%
PM
87.74%
BTI
83.97%
KHC
73.06%
PEP
73.02%
KO
61.95%
BUD
27.35%
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Where Kraft Heinz (KHC) stands on payout ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Kraft Heinz (KHC) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KHCIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)6.32%1.76%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)73.06%41.52%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

No usable P/E ratio is available for Kraft Heinz (KHC) this period, so the trailing-earnings valuation read is skipped.

KHC

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

--

Group distribution
Max
52.52
Q3
30.78
Median
18.76
Q1
12.77
Min
4.72
KHC
--
Largest peers
PM
28.89
KO
28.22
PEP
17.78
BUD
17.07
MO
15.69
BTI
15.61
KHC
--
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Kraft Heinz (KHC) doesn’t report P/E ratio this period; the box shows the Food, Beverage & Tobacco group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Kraft Heinz (KHC) trades at 1.18 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

KHC

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

1.18

Group distribution
Max
4.64
Q3
2.27
KHC
1.18
Median
1.17
Q1
0.52
Min
0.00
Largest peers
KO
8.06
PM
7.15
MO
6.14
BTI
5.08
BUD
2.58
PEP
1.96
KHC
1.18
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Where Kraft Heinz (KHC) stands on P/S ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Kraft Heinz (KHC) trades at 0.81 on P/B ratio, in the lower book-value quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for the balance-sheet equity than they pay for most peers, with returns on that equity still central to the read.

KHC

Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry group

0.81

Group distribution
Max
6.35
Q3
3.07
Median
1.58
Q1
0.82
KHC
0.81
Min
0.00
Largest peers
KO
11.01
BUD
10.60
BTI
10.59
PEP
8.65
KHC
0.81
PM
-38.86
MO
-56.93
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Where Kraft Heinz (KHC) stands on P/B ratio within its Food, Beverage & Tobacco peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Kraft Heinz (KHC) metric values compared with Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: KHCIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)--18.76
P/S Ratio (TTM)1.181.17
P/B Ratio (MRQ)0.811.58
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)10.95%4.66%