Stock Analysis
The Kraft Heinz Company Common StockKHC
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties
AnalystsSell28 analystsPrice is 39% of the way from the year's low to its high.
Cash covers 14% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Cheap for a reason — weak fundamentals
Risks
- Growth0
- Profitability25
Cheap for a reason — fundamentals remain weak.
Bull Case
- ✓Interest coverage 10.8× — debt well covered
What's happening with KHC
Profile
Strong valuation; growth, profitability and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation80/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (13.6%)25/25
- P/S (1.1x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (10.0x)20/25
- Growth0/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-1.1%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability25/100 · Weak
- ROIC (6.7%)5/25
- ROE (-9.4%)0/25
- Net margin (-13.6%)0/25
- Operating margin (17.8%)20/25
- Financial Health52/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (0.56)3/25
- Current ratio (1.06)12/25
- Interest coverage (10.8x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 22%)12/25
- Quality52/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.82)25/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 10.7%)12/25
- Moat31/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (33.7%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (9/10 yrs)18/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -38.8%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 0.6 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠2 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 1.1%/yr
About The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers. Show more
Beyond its namesake brands, its portfolio includes Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, and Philadelphia (cream cheese spread). While the retail channel drives around 85% of its total sales, the firm also maintains a growing foodservice presence. Outside North America, Kraft Heinz's global reach encompasses a distribution network in Europe and emerging markets, which accounts for around 25% of its consolidated sales base. The company sells its products in more than 190 countries and territories.
Headquarters: PITTSBURGH, PA · Employees: 35,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
80AP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF7.2xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield13.6%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 5.1%–15.1% · 93rd pct
P/S (TTM)1.13xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.0x–2.1x · 8th pct
EV/EBIT10.0xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 9.2x–35.5x · 3rd pct
EV/Sales1.8xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E12.7xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio0.78xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield6.90%C
Grade C: HighTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio68.8%C
Grade C: HighDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
25EROIC6.7%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE-9.4%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA-4.3%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-13.6%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin17.8%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin33.4%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin15.3%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin14.9%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
0ERevenue CAGR-1.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-4.9%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.4%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
52CAltman Z-Score0.56D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.06xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.65xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage10.8xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment4.3yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT3.7xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.53xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.14xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
52CPiotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.82A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability10.7%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.2%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.31xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 records| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Frost Diana Filed | Frost Diana | SellOpen market sale | -18502 | |
Fouche Lori Dickerson Filed | Fouche Lori Dickerson | Grant / award | +7.9K | |
Sceti Elio Leoni Filed | Sceti Elio Leoni | Grant / award | +3.2K | |
Sceti Elio Leoni Filed | Sceti Elio Leoni | Grant / award | +7.9K | |
Kelley Mary Lou Filed | Kelley Mary Lou | Grant / award | +793 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kelley Mary Lou Filed | Kelley Mary Lou | Grant / award | +7.9K | |
Gherson Diane J Filed | Gherson Diane J | Grant / award | +7.9K | |
PALMER ANTHONY J. Filed | PALMER ANTHONY J. | Grant / award | +793 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
31DROIC >12% Years0/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)33.7%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-38.8%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$2.26
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$30.36
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$19.00B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$2.68B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$16.32B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$36.13B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.98xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$28.10B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.13B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock (KHC)
KHC is up 1.72% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock. Altman Z-Score of 0.56 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.82 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -1%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock converts about 15% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~4.3 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock posted a net loss in 2 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- At a valuation score of 80/100, KHC trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range.
- The stock currently yields 6.9% in dividends.
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Recent Market Moves
See all KHC moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Pre-market | 23.18 | +2.13% | 2.17 |
| Oct 15 | Regular | 23.18 | +2.09% | 2.15 |
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 23.25 | +2.42% | 2.42 |
| Oct 8 | Regular | 22.55 | +2.57% | 2.85 |
| Oct 8 | After-hours | 22.53 | +2.50% | 2.78 |
Frequently Asked Questions about KHC
What is the current The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock (KHC) stock price?
KHC is trading at $23.68 at the last market close, up 1.72% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks KHC pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is KHC stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock's financial health at 52/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is KHC stock overvalued?
The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 80/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for KHC. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock operate in?
The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock do?
In July 2015, Kraft merged with Heinz to create one of North America's largest food and beverage manufacturers.
About The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock (KHC) Stock
The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock (KHC) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties industry. As of the latest update, The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock is trading at $23.68, up 1.72% on the day with a market capitalization of $28.1 billion. The financial health score for KHC is 52/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for KHC stock.
KHC Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock (KHC) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time KHC stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for KHC with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 52/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for KHC.
- Sector peers: Compare KHC against 4 other consumer defensive stocks on key financial metrics.
Is KHC a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock (KHC) as an investment. The financial health score of 52/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.The Kraft Heinz Company Common Stock (KHC) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.