The Hershey Co (HSY)
Industry Confectioners
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The Hershey Co operates as a confectionery manufacturer in the United States engaged in the chocolate industry. The firm has more than 80 brands, including Hershey's, Reese's, Kit Kat, Twizzlers, and Ice Breakers with a business presence across the world.
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Profit margins
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Profit margins data table
| Year | Gross margin (%) | Operating margin (%) | Net margin (%) | EBITDA margin (%) | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.32 | 26.13 | 19.83 | 27.70 | 3,104m |
| 2023 | 44.76 | 22.94 | 16.68 | 24.66 | 2,753m |
| 2022 | 43.18 | 21.72 | 15.79 | 23.38 | 2,436m |
| 2021 | 45.13 | 22.76 | 16.47 | 24.99 | 2,242m |
| 2020 | 45.42 | 22.21 | 15.69 | 23.85 | 1,943m |
| 2019 | 45.36 | 21.49 | 14.40 | 22.84 | 1,824m |
| 2018 | 45.89 | 21.83 | 15.11 | 23.77 | 1,852m |
| 2017 | 45.98 | 20.89 | 10.42 | 19.59 | 1,473m |
| 2016 | 42.60 | 17.18 | 9.68 | 20.07 | 1,493m |
Valuation data table
| Year | Price / Sales | Price earnings | Price / Cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.87 | 19.89 | 17.66 |
| 2024 | 3.14 | 19.47 | 14.68 |
| 2023 | 3.44 | 20.09 | 16.44 |
| 2022 | 4.75 | 30.23 | 21.39 |
| 2021 | 4.56 | 28.08 | 20.06 |
| 2020 | 3.98 | 26.72 | 17.12 |
| 2019 | 3.92 | 24.25 | 18.23 |
| 2018 | 2.93 | 22.14 | 14.94 |
| 2017 | 3.22 | 33.88 | 20.97 |
| 2016 | 3.03 | 27.44 | 21.49 |
| 2015 | 2.65 | 39.50 | 19.07 |
Price/Forward earnings (YTD)
26.67
Returns
Debt profile
Returns data table
| Year | Return on assets (%) | Return on equity (%) | Return on invested capital (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.88 | 50.40 | 24.45 |
| 2023 | 16.29 | 50.33 | 22.58 |
| 2022 | 15.40 | 54.31 | 21.30 |
| 2021 | 15.12 | 59.20 | 20.84 |
| 2020 | 14.81 | 64.36 | 21.19 |
| 2019 | 14.51 | 73.28 | 21.03 |
| 2018 | 17.77 | 101.77 | 26.68 |
| 2017 | 14.14 | 92.05 | 22.36 |
| 2016 | 13.25 | 80.73 | 21.69 |
Debt profile data table
| Year | Financial leverage |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.75 |
| 2023 | 2.90 |
| 2022 | 3.32 |
| 2021 | 3.78 |
| 2020 | 4.09 |
| 2019 | 4.68 |
| 2018 | 5.51 |
| 2017 | 6.07 |
| 2016 | 7.03 |
The figures shown in the Profit Margins table EBITDA column are quoted in the currency of the stock selected.
