Kellanova
New York Stock ExchangeTotal Valuation
Kellanova carries a market capitalization of 29.03B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 34.47B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 29.03B |
| Enterprise Value | 34.47B |
Share Statistics
Kellanova currently has 347.93M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 347.93M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Kellanova trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 22.26. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.24, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.90.
| PE Ratio | 22.26 |
| PS Ratio | 2.24 |
| PB Ratio | 2.90 |
| P/TBV Ratio | -11.06 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 15.01 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 22.65 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Kellanova trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 15.51 and an EV/FCF ratio of 16.31. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.72 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 18.62 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 2.72 |
| EV / EBITDA | 15.51 |
| EV / EBIT | 18.62 |
| EV / FCF | 16.31 |
Financial Position
Kellanova maintains a current ratio of 0.68, meaning it holds 0.7x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 144.35, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 8.68 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.
| Current Ratio | 0.68 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.38 |
| Debt / Equity | 144.35 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.79 |
| Interest Coverage | 8.68 |
Financial Efficiency
Kellanova posts a return on equity of 13.37 and a return on invested capital of 14.17.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 13.37 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 8.13 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 14.17 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 9.15 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.83 |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Kellanova has paid 336.00M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 20.77.
| Income Tax | 336.00M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 20.77 |
Stock Price Statistics
Kellanova's stock has gained approximately 2.36781% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 83.16, while the 200-day moving average is 81.42.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | 2.36781% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 83.16 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 81.42 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, Kellanova generated 12.67B in revenue and converted that into 1.28B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 3.70. EBITDA reached 2.22B, while operating income came in at 1.85B.
| Revenue | 12.67B |
| Gross Profit | 4.41B |
| Operating Income | 1.85B |
| Pretax Income | 1.62B |
| Net Income | 1.28B |
| EBITDA | 2.22B |
| EBIT | 1.85B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 3.70 |
Balance Sheet
Kellanova holds 240.00M in cash and equivalents against 6.20B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 5.39B. Total book value stands at 9.80B, with working capital of -1.64B providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 240.00M |
| Total Debt | 6.20B |
| Net Debt | 5.39B |
| Equity (Book Value) | 9.80B |
| Book Value Per Share | 28.29 |
| Working Capital | -1.64B |
Cash Flow
Kellanova produced 1.26B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -656.00M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 599.00M - equivalent to 1.73 per share.
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.26B |
| Capital Expenditures | -656.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | 599.00M |
| FCF Per Share | 1.73 |
Margins
Kellanova operates with a gross margin of 34.81, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 14.61 and net profit margin of 10.08 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 34.81 |
| Operating Margin | 14.61 |
| Pretax Margin | 12.77 |
| Profit Margin | 10.08 |
| EBITDA Margin | 17.54 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 60.66 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 2.29 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 60.66 |
| Shareholder Yield | 3.26 |
| FCF Yield | 6.66 |
Stock Splits
Kellanova's most recent stock split took place on October 2, 2023 with a 200:213 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 10/2/2023 |
| Split Ratio | 200:213 |
Scores
Kellanova posts an Altman Z-Score of 4.96, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 4.96 |