Kernel Holding

Kernel is the largest sunflower oil producer and leading grain exporter in Ukraine with 21% of the country’s total sunseed crushing capacity and 7.5% of total grain exports in 2016/17 MY. The company operates over 600,000 ha of farmland.

Shareholders Structure

SUMMARY

Market Price ($) 5.213
Market Cap ($m) 1,530
Enterprise Value ($m) 1,811
Shares Outstanding 293,429,230
Code KER PW

Recommendations

FV ($) ****
Upside (%) ****
Recommendation ****
Indicator 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Sales ($m) 4,107 5,595 *** *** ***
EBITDA ($m) 443 806 *** *** ***
Net Income ($m) 118 513 *** *** ***
Net Debt ($m) 980 836 *** *** ***
Indicator 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
P/E 12.48 2.87 *** *** ***
P/Sales 0.36 0.26 *** *** ***
EV/EBITDA 5.5 2.9 *** *** ***
P/Book 0.98 0.76 *** *** ***

Kernel is the largest sunflower oil producer and leading grain exporter in Ukraine with 21% of the country’s total sunseed crushing capacity and 7.5% of total grain exports in 2016/17 MY. The company operates over 600,000 ha of farmland.
Year 2027
Issue Volume ($m) 300
Coupon Rate (% p.a.) 6.75%
Coupon Frequency S/A
Maturity date 10/27/2027
Ratings: Fitch/Moody`s/S&P CCC-/CCC-/—/—/CCC/CCC
Market Price* ($) 96.75
Market YTM* 9.00%
Spread over UST* -
Note: *Based on bid price.
Year 2021 2022 2023
Net Sales ($m) 5,595 *** ***
EBITDA ($m) 806 *** ***
Net Income ($m) 513 *** ***
EBIT Coverage Ratio (x) 4.86 *** ***
Net Debt/Equity (%) 72.3% *** ***
Covenants
Restriction on payment of dividend -
Financial Reports A - within 120 days; Q - within 90 days
Min. Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio* 3:1
Events of Default
Failure to pay 10 days
Cross default $30m
Expiry of license, illegality, insolvency etc. -
Judgements $30m/60 days

Latest news about Kernel Holding

Apr 02, 2026

Kernel Holding — Purchases 190,000 ha of farmland from major shareholder for $348m

WSE-listed Kernel Holding, Ukraine’s largest sunflower oil producer and grain exporter, announced the acquisition of 190,000ha of farming assets from its founder and Board chairman Andrii Verevskyi for $348m. The first $300m installment will be paid immediately upon settlement, with the remaining balance due by Jun. 30, 2026.
Mar 02, 2026
| Food & Agriculture

Kernel Holding— Reports solid 2Q26FY financial results; intends to boost investments in renewable energy

Kernel Holding, Ukraine’s largest sunflower oil producer and grain exporter listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, reported its 2Q26FY results (calendar 4Q25). Sales rose by 33% q-o-q to $1.1bn (-4.4% y-o-y), while EBITDA declined by 28% q-o-q to $103m (-13% y-o-y).
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