KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
80.05 EUR
-0.1 (-0.12%)
Overall KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KBX against 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of KBX get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
In the past year KBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 has a Return On Assets of 4.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 69.09% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.66%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.09% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX's Return On Invested Capital of 10.75% is amongst the best of the industry. KBX outperforms 82.73% 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 8.90%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.37%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.27% 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 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBX has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 54.45%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.64% 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
KBX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KBX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.38 indicates that KBX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KBX (3.38) is better than 78.18% of its industry peers.
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.
KBX's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 66.36% of its industry peers.
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 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.38 |
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.
KBX has a better Current ratio (1.79) than 66.36% 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.
The Quick ratio of KBX (1.31) is better than 78.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KBX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -29.50%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.37% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, KBX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.54% in the last year.
KBX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.59% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.5%
EPS 3Y-10.55%
EPS 5Y-5.37%
EPS Q2Q%9.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.96% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
KBX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y38.87%
EPS Next 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
EPS Next 5Y16.96%
Revenue Next Year-0.97%
Revenue Next 2Y2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y4.8%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.65 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KBX.
KBX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
KBX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.46, KBX is valued on the expensive side.
KBX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
KBX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.49 |
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 22.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.18%.
KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.60.
KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
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 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
FRA:KBX (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
80.05
-0.1 (-0.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.90B
Revenue(TTM)7.88B
Net Income(TTM)421.93M
Analysts74.29
Price Target91.61 (14.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
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)0.49%
PT rev (3m)1.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.46 | ||
| P/S | 1.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.27 | ||
| P/B | 4.48 | ||
| P/tB | 11.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.49 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY3.37%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY5.73%
FCF(TTM)5.09
FCFY6.35%
OCF(TTM)7.1
OCFY8.87%
SpS48.72
BVpS17.85
TBVpS6.97
PEG (NY)0.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number32.93
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%
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-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 | 3.38 |
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)-29.5%
EPS 3Y-10.55%
EPS 5Y-5.37%
EPS Q2Q%9.88%
EPS Next Y38.87%
EPS Next 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
EPS Next 5Y16.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
Revenue Next Year-0.97%
Revenue Next 2Y2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y4.8%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next Year46.04%
EBIT Next 3Y21.17%
EBIT Next 5Y12.67%
FCF growth 1Y163.44%
FCF growth 3Y6.27%
FCF growth 5Y0.85%
OCF growth 1Y72.76%
OCF growth 3Y2.22%
OCF growth 5Y1.13%
KNORR-BREMSE AG / KBX.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KBX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KBX.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for KNORR-BREMSE AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KBX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 29.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.48.
How financially healthy is KNORR-BREMSE AG?
The financial health rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 5 / 10.