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The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company

HSY
The Hershey CompanyUS flagNew York Stock Exchange
183.20
USD
-0.89
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37.16BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

The Hershey Company carries a market capitalization of 37.16B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 46.99B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap37.16B
Enterprise Value46.99B

Share Statistics

The Hershey Company currently has 202.84M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding202.84M
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

The Hershey Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 38.55. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.52, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 7.19.

PE Ratio38.55
PS Ratio3.52
PB Ratio7.19
P/TBV Ratio-40.07
P/FCF Ratio18.00
P/OCF Ratio17.95

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, The Hershey Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 20.97 and an EV/FCF ratio of 18.66. The EV/Sales ratio of 3.92 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 27.27 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales3.92
EV / EBITDA20.97
EV / EBIT27.27
EV / FCF18.66

Financial Position

The Hershey Company maintains a current ratio of 1.24, meaning it holds 1.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 120.01, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 9.79 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.24
Quick Ratio0.61
Debt / Equity120.01
Debt / EBITDA2.54
Interest Coverage9.79

Financial Efficiency

The Hershey Company posts a return on equity of 18.64 and a return on invested capital of 11.80.

Return on Equity (ROE)18.64
Return on Assets (ROA)7.87
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)11.80
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)10.65
Revenue Per EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory Turnover5.38

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, The Hershey Company has paid 389.09M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 26.23.

Income Tax389.09M
Effective Tax Rate26.23

Stock Price Statistics

The Hershey Company's stock has gained approximately 13.45058% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 195.72, while the 200-day moving average is 193.94.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change13.45058%
50-Day Moving Average195.72
200-Day Moving Average193.94
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, The Hershey Company generated 11.99B in revenue and converted that into 1.09B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 5.38. EBITDA reached 2.24B, while operating income came in at 1.72B.

Revenue11.99B
Gross Profit4.20B
Operating Income1.72B
Pretax Income1.48B
Net Income1.09B
EBITDA2.24B
EBIT1.72B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)5.38

Balance Sheet

The Hershey Company holds 876.98M in cash and equivalents against 5.68B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 4.40B. Total book value stands at 5.86B, with working capital of 728.74M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents876.98M
Total Debt5.68B
Net Debt4.40B
Equity (Book Value)5.86B
Book Value Per Share28.90
Working Capital728.74M

Cash Flow

The Hershey Company produced 2.35B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months.

Operating Cash Flow2.35B
Capital ExpendituresN/A
Free Cash Flow2.35B
FCF Per Share11.58

Margins

The Hershey Company operates with a gross margin of 35.03, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 14.37 and net profit margin of 9.12 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin35.03
Operating Margin14.37
Pretax Margin12.37
Profit Margin9.12
EBITDA Margin18.68

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 100.69 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per Share5.43
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio100.69
Shareholder Yield4.13
FCF Yield5.55

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 6.06, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score6.06