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The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company

HSY
The Hershey CompanyUS flagNew York Stock Exchange
173.27
USD
+0.12
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35.14BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

The Hershey Company carries a market capitalization of 35.14B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 40.38B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap35.14B
Enterprise Value40.38B

Share Statistics

The Hershey Company currently has 200.92M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding200.92M
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

The Hershey Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 23.89. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.92, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 7.73.

PE Ratio23.89
PS Ratio2.92
PB Ratio7.73
P/TBV Ratio-29.89
P/FCF Ratio13.43
P/OCF Ratio13.39

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, The Hershey Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14.94 and an EV/FCF ratio of 14.26. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.32 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 18.58 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales3.32
EV / EBITDA14.94
EV / EBIT18.58
EV / FCF14.26

Financial Position

The Hershey Company maintains a current ratio of 1.18, meaning it holds 1.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 129.82, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 11.88 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.18
Quick Ratio0.51
Debt / Equity129.82
Debt / EBITDA2.19
Interest Coverage11.88

Financial Efficiency

The Hershey Company posts a return on equity of 32.81 and a return on invested capital of 15.91.

Return on Equity (ROE)32.81
Return on Assets (ROA)10.78
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)15.91
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)15.86
Revenue Per EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory Turnover4.18

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, The Hershey Company has paid 433.31M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 22.54.

Income Tax433.31M
Effective Tax Rate22.54

Stock Price Statistics

The Hershey Company's stock has declined approximately -7.68288% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 178.88, while the 200-day moving average is 192.44.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change-7.68288%
50-Day Moving Average178.88
200-Day Moving Average192.44
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, The Hershey Company generated 12.16B in revenue and converted that into 1.49B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 7.32. EBITDA reached 2.70B, while operating income came in at 2.17B.

Revenue12.16B
Gross Profit4.67B
Operating Income2.17B
Pretax Income1.92B
Net Income1.49B
EBITDA2.70B
EBIT2.17B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)7.32

Balance Sheet

The Hershey Company holds 791.21M in cash and equivalents against 5.92B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 4.74B. Total book value stands at 4.56B, with working capital of 603.77M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents791.21M
Total Debt5.92B
Net Debt4.74B
Equity (Book Value)4.56B
Book Value Per Share22.71
Working Capital603.77M

Cash Flow

The Hershey Company produced 2.66B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months.

Operating Cash Flow2.66B
Capital ExpendituresN/A
Free Cash Flow2.66B
FCF Per Share13.10

Margins

The Hershey Company operates with a gross margin of 38.38, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 17.86 and net profit margin of 12.24 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin38.38
Operating Margin17.86
Pretax Margin15.80
Profit Margin12.24
EBITDA Margin22.22

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 75.00 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per Share5.51
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio75.00
Shareholder Yield4.56
FCF Yield7.45

Stock Splits

The Hershey Company's most recent stock split took place on June 16, 2004 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date6/16/2004
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

The Hershey Company posts an Altman Z-Score of 5.67, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score5.67