The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) — Stock Score Summary

The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (31/100), Value (65/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. The Kraft Heinz Company is a low-growth packaged food giant struggling with volume declines and high debt. It is a turnaround story that lacks the organic growth, pricing power, and reinvestment runway required by the Terry Smith lens.

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the world's largest food and beverage companies, boasting an extensive portfolio of iconic brands across categories such as condiments, dairy, and meals. Its competitive moat is built upon profound brand recognition, widespread consumer loyalty, and immense scale in manufacturing and distribution that secures premium shelf space. Kraft Heinz holds a dominant position in the consumer defensive sector with enduring household brands.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$23.28
Market Cap$29.0B
P/E (Forward)10.75
Price/Book0.64
Return on Equity-12.6%
Return on Invested Capital-6.2%
Debt/Equity50.26
Gross Margin34.0%
Operating Margin20.7%
Revenue Growth0.8%
Dividend Yield7.1%
Free Cash Flow$3.2B

The Kraft Heinz Company operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Kraft Heinz Company’s (KHC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (31), Value (65), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The Kraft Heinz Company have an economic moat?
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) has a Quality factor score of 31/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Kraft Heinz Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Kraft Heinz Company in?
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).
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