KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:KBX • DE000KBX1006

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100.3 EUR
+1.7 (+1.72%)
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This KBX.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. KBX.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KBX was profitable.
  • In the past year KBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years KBX 4 years were profitable.
  • KBX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
KBX.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKBX.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.95%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KBX has a better Return On Equity (14.36%) than 81.31% of its industry peers.
  • KBX's Return On Invested Capital of 10.46% is amongst the best of the industry. KBX outperforms 85.98% of its industry peers.
  • KBX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.00%. This is above the industry average of 8.48%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.95%
ROE 14.36%
ROIC 10.46%
ROA(3y)5.8%
ROA(5y)6.55%
ROE(3y)17.71%
ROE(5y)21.38%
ROIC(3y)11%
ROIC(5y)12.85%
KBX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKBX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.56%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBX has declined.
  • KBX has a Operating Margin of 11.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 75.70% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBX has declined.
  • KBX's Gross Margin of 54.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 72.90% of its industry peers.
  • KBX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.08%
PM (TTM) 5.56%
GM 54.67%
OM growth 3Y-5.47%
OM growth 5Y-5.98%
PM growth 3Y-15.23%
PM growth 5Y-7.82%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y0.78%
KBX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKBX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. KBX.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KBX is creating some value.
  • KBX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
KBX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKBX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
KBX.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKBX.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • KBX has an Altman-Z score of 3.68. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.68, KBX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KBX is 3.91, which is a good value as it means it would take KBX, 3.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • KBX's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 67.29% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • KBX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.82. This is in the lower half of the industry: KBX underperforms 69.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 3.91
Altman-Z 3.68
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC6.57%
KBX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKBX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KBX has a better Current ratio (1.84) than 67.29% of its industry peers.
  • KBX has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that KBX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.36, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.84
Quick Ratio 1.36
KBX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKBX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. KBX.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.22% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.64% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.22%
EPS 3Y3.31%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%572.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.44%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.91% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y38.83%
EPS Next 2Y26.45%
EPS Next 3Y20.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y5.77%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y5.07%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
KBX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKBX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
KBX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKBX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. KBX.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.12, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KBX.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KBX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KBX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.61), we can say KBX is valued inline with the index average.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.70, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KBX.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBX is valued a bit more expensive than 60.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KBX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.12
Fwd PE 21.7
KBX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKBX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBX is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.55% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KBX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.18
EV/EBITDA 13.73
KBX.DE Per share dataKBX.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • KBX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • KBX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as KBX's earnings are expected to grow with 20.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)18.38
EPS Next 2Y26.45%
EPS Next 3Y20.91%

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5. KBX.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.99%, KBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.54, KBX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.99%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KBX decreases each year by -1.32%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
KBX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareKBX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 64.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP64.74%
EPS Next 2Y26.45%
EPS Next 3Y20.91%
KBX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKBX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
KBX.DE Dividend Payout.KBX.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KBX.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KBX.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KNORR-BREMSE AG

FRA:KBX (3/25/2026, 5:36:15 PM)

100.3

+1.7 (+1.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners27.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap16.17B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts72.38
Price Target110.73 (10.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.99%
Yearly Dividend1.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
DP64.74%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.65%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-81.09%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.65%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.5%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.52%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.33%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.76%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.03%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.03%
PT rev (1m)8.22%
PT rev (3m)16.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.12
Fwd PE 21.7
P/S 2.07
P/FCF 20.18
P/OCF 14.45
P/B 5.34
P/tB 12.5
EV/EBITDA 13.73
EPS(TTM)3.33
EY3.32%
EPS(NY)4.62
Fwd EY4.61%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY4.96%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY6.92%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)18.38
Graham Number37.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.95%
ROE 14.36%
ROCE 14.09%
ROIC 10.46%
ROICexc 13.89%
ROICexgc 22.21%
OM 11.08%
PM (TTM) 5.56%
GM 54.67%
FCFM 10.24%
ROA(3y)5.8%
ROA(5y)6.55%
ROE(3y)17.71%
ROE(5y)21.38%
ROIC(3y)11%
ROIC(5y)12.85%
ROICexc(3y)15.77%
ROICexc(5y)21.91%
ROICexgc(3y)25.92%
ROICexgc(5y)40.47%
ROCE(3y)14.82%
ROCE(5y)17.3%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.76%
OM growth 3Y-5.47%
OM growth 5Y-5.98%
PM growth 3Y-15.23%
PM growth 5Y-7.82%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y0.78%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 3.91
Debt/EBITDA 1.96
Cap/Depr 79.52%
Cap/Sales 4.06%
Interest Coverage 9.65
Cash Conversion 88.36%
Profit Quality 184.19%
Current Ratio 1.84
Quick Ratio 1.36
Altman-Z 3.68
F-Score6
WACC6.57%
ROIC/WACC1.59
Cap/Depr(3y)101.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.16%
Profit Quality(3y)97.69%
Profit Quality(5y)104.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.22%
EPS 3Y3.31%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%572.73%
EPS Next Y38.83%
EPS Next 2Y26.45%
EPS Next 3Y20.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.44%
Revenue Next Year5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y5.77%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y5.07%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next Year39.62%
EBIT Next 3Y20.91%
EBIT Next 5Y13.69%
FCF growth 1Y60.21%
FCF growth 3Y6.27%
FCF growth 5Y0.85%
OCF growth 1Y31.93%
OCF growth 3Y2.22%
OCF growth 5Y1.13%

KNORR-BREMSE AG / KBX.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KBX stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KBX.DE.


What is the valuation status of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) stock?

KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KBX stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is expected to grow by 38.83% in the next year.


Is the dividend of KNORR-BREMSE AG sustainable?

The dividend rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 64.74%.