Kesko Oyj/€KESKOB
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About Kesko Oyj
Kesko Oyj is a Finnish company operating in the trading sector, primarily engaged in the grocery trade, building and technical trade, and car trade industries. Its grocery trade division manages a network of K-food stores, offering a broad range of food products and related services. The building and technical trade segment includes hardware and home improvement trade, as well as sales of technical products and services through entities like K-Rauta and Onninen. The car trade division encompasses the sales of new and used cars, related services, and logistics services. Founded in 1940, Kesko is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, and has a prominent presence in Northern Europe. It is strategically positioned with strong local expertise and extensive retail networks, catering to both consumer and corporate customers across its markets.
Ticker
€KESKOB
Sector
Primary listing
XHEL
Industry
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Headquarters
Helsinki, Finland
Employees
18,135
ISIN
FI0009000202
Website
Kesko Oyj Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€8.2B
22.53
€0.92
0.60
€0.99
4.78%
Price and volume
Market cap
€8.2B
Beta
0.6
52-week high
€21.46
52-week low
€17.72
Average daily volume
449K
Dividend rate
€0.99
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.865
Quick ratio
0.477
Long term debt to equity
115.697
Total debt to equity
144.728
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
110.57%
Interest coverage (TTM)
4.42%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
804
Gross margin (TTM)
14.52%
Net profit margin (TTM)
3.06%
Operating margin (TTM)
4.94%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
19.51%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€660,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.42%
Return on equity (TTM)
15.15%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
22.534
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.688
Price to book
3.34
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.37
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
19.398
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.16%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
106.87%
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.78%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
2.33%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-22.50%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.49%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.88%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-15.08%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
61.57%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-5.31%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.15%
Bulls say / Bears say
Kesko Oyj's strategic acquisitions of three builders' merchants in Denmark, with combined net sales of approximately €400 million, are expected to strengthen its market position and drive revenue growth. (GuruFocus)
The successful issuance of a €300 million green bond maturing in 2030 demonstrates Kesko's commitment to sustainable growth and provides capital for future investments. (GuruFocus)
Kesko's online grocery sales grew by 13.5%, indicating a strong digital presence and adaptability to changing consumer behaviors. (Investing.com)
Kesko's net income decreased by 33.66% in Q4 2024 compared to the previous year, raising concerns about profitability. (Google Finance)
The car trade division experienced a decline in net sales by €16 million in Q3 2024, indicating potential challenges in this segment. (GuruFocus)
Kesko's total liabilities increased by 14.82% in Q4 2024, which may impact financial stability. (Google Finance)
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Upcoming events
Jul22
Kesko Oyj
Dividend·Payment
€0.22Per share
Oct13
Kesko Oyj
Dividend·Ex-dividend
Oct21
Kesko Oyj
Dividend·Payment
€0.23Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Kesko Oyj stock?
Kesko Oyj (KESKOB) has a market cap of €8.2B as of July 15, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Kesko Oyj stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Kesko Oyj (KESKOB) stock is 22.53 as of July 15, 2025.
Does Kesko Oyj stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Kesko Oyj (KESKOB) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 15, 2025, the dividend rate is €0.99 and the yield is 4.78%. Kesko Oyj has a payout ratio of 110.57% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Kesko Oyj dividend payment date?
The next Kesko Oyj (KESKOB) dividend payment is scheduled for July 22, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Kesko Oyj?
Kesko Oyj (KESKOB) has a beta rating of 0.6. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.