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Kellanova (K) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Kellanova stock (K) is currently trading at $83.44. Kellanova PE ratio is 22.80. Kellanova PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.29. Analyst consensus price target for K is $83.42. WallStSmart rates K as Underperform.

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Kellanova

NYSECONSUMER DEFENSIVE
$83.44
$0.00 (0.00%)
52W$75.95
$83.49
Target$83.42-0.0%

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K Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Kellanova (K)

Margin of Safety
-235.2%
Significantly Overvalued
K Fair Value
$24.89
Graham Formula
Current Price
$83.44
$58.55 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $24.89
Overvalued
Price $83.44
Graham IV $24.89
Analyst $83.42

K trades 235% above its Graham fair value of $24.89, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Kellanova (K) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Kellanova (K) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 9.7/10
Return on EquityProfitability
32.10%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $32 in profit

Institutional Own.Quality
87.64%10/10

87.64% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$29.03B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.762
Undervalued

Kellanova (K) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 3.4/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-16.20%0/10

Earnings declining -16.20%, profits shrinking

PEG RatioValuation
3.632/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Price/BookValuation
6.912/10

Very expensive at 6.9x book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
0.80%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 0.80% annually

Operating MarginProfitability
15.00%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Price/SalesValuation
2.296/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.29x sales

Profit MarginProfitability
10.10%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $10 per $100 revenue

Kellanova (K) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.7/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 32.10%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.63), Price/Sales (2.29), Price/Book (6.91) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 0.80%, EPS Growth at -16.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 15.00%, Profit Margin at 10.10%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 32.10% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 0.80% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (EPS Growth, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

K Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

K's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.47x sits near its historical average of 1.66x (17th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 34% below its historical high of 2.23x set in Jul 2016, and 34% above its historical low of 1.1x in Mar 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Kellanova (K) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVEPACKAGED FOODS

The Big Picture

Kellanova is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 12.7B with 80% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 10.1% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 80% YoY, reaching 12.7B. This pace significantly outperforms most PACKAGED FOODS peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 3210.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Kellanova push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Kellanova maintain 80%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 274.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Kellanova.

Bottom Line

Kellanova offers an attractive blend of growth (80% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Kellanova(K)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

Industry

PACKAGED FOODS

Country

USA

The Kellogg Company, doing business as Kellogg's, is an American multinational food manufacturing company headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States.