KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
85.6 EUR
-0.35 (-0.41%)
KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 105 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While KBX has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KBX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KBX was profitable.
KBX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KBX has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years KBX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KBX's Return On Assets of 4.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
KBX has a better Return On Equity (14.66%) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
KBX has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.75%) than 82.86% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBX is above the industry average of 8.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.91% | ||
| ROE | 14.66% | ||
| ROIC | 10.75% |
ROA(3y)5.8%
ROA(5y)6.55%
ROE(3y)17.71%
ROE(5y)21.38%
ROIC(3y)11%
ROIC(5y)12.85%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.37%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.05%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.45%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.37% | ||
| GM | 54.45% |
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%
2. Health
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 about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KBX remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KBX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.48 indicates that KBX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.48, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.79. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KBX would need 3.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.79, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.81% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KBX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.86) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.48 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC6.3%
2.3 Liquidity
KBX has a Current Ratio of 1.79. This is a normal value and indicates that KBX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KBX (1.79) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
KBX has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that KBX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KBX's Quick ratio of 1.31 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KBX have decreased strongly by -31.23% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.37% on average over the past years.
KBX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.78%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.59% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.23%
EPS 3Y-10.55%
EPS 5Y-5.37%
EPS Q2Q%-4.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-0.69%
3.2 Future
KBX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.67% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.97% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y41.78%
EPS Next 2Y30.52%
EPS Next 3Y23.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3Y3.7%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 32.67, KBX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KBX.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.44, KBX is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.14, the valuation of KBX can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBX is on the same level as its industry peers.
KBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
KBX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 23.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.52%
EPS Next 3Y23.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.04%, KBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.92, KBX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
66.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.84%
EPS Next 2Y30.52%
EPS Next 3Y23.67%
FRA:KBX (9/11/2025, 5:35:15 PM)
85.6
-0.35 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners26.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.80B
Analysts71.43
Price Target91.62 (7.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
Yearly Dividend1.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
DP66.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.05%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.65%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-26.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-81.09%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.65%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-13.69%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.88%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-7.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.42%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.12%
PT rev (1m)3.91%
PT rev (3m)2.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.14 | ||
| P/S | 1.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.05 | ||
| P/B | 4.79 | ||
| P/tB | 12.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.25 |
EPS(TTM)2.62
EY3.06%
EPS(NY)4.72
Fwd EY5.51%
FCF(TTM)5.09
FCFY5.94%
OCF(TTM)7.1
OCFY8.3%
SpS48.72
BVpS17.85
TBVpS6.97
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.91% | ||
| ROE | 14.66% | ||
| ROCE | 14.48% | ||
| ROIC | 10.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.94% | ||
| OM | 11.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.37% | ||
| GM | 54.45% | ||
| FCFM | 10.44% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.52%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 83.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 194.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.48 |
F-Score5
WACC6.3%
ROIC/WACC1.71
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)-31.23%
EPS 3Y-10.55%
EPS 5Y-5.37%
EPS Q2Q%-4.44%
EPS Next Y41.78%
EPS Next 2Y30.52%
EPS Next 3Y23.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-0.69%
Revenue Next Year0.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.66%
Revenue Next 3Y3.7%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next Year49.83%
EBIT Next 3Y21.63%
EBIT Next 5Y13.45%
FCF growth 1Y163.44%
FCF growth 3Y6.27%
FCF growth 5Y0.85%
OCF growth 1Y72.76%
OCF growth 3Y2.22%
OCF growth 5Y1.13%