KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
98.85 EUR
-2.15 (-2.13%)
KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KBX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, KBX is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
KBX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KBX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KBX (4.95%) is better than 65.14% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.36%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KBX (10.46%) is better than 80.73% 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 8.86%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.56%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.22% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KBX has a better Operating Margin (11.08%) than 73.39% of its industry peers.
KBX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KBX has a Gross Margin of 54.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 71.56% of its industry peers.
KBX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for KBX remains at a similar level compared to 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 3.68 indicates that KBX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KBX has a better Altman-Z score (3.68) than 76.15% of its industry peers.
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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.91) than 63.30% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KBX (0.82) is worse than 69.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC6.52%
2.3 Liquidity
KBX has a Current Ratio of 1.84. This is a normal value and indicates that KBX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.84, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.14% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.36, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.77% in the past 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)-1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y34.39%
EPS Next 2Y28.4%
EPS Next 3Y23.17%
EPS Next 5Y16.97%
Revenue Next Year-1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 36.61, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KBX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBX is valued a bit more expensive than 61.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. KBX is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.64 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KBX.
62.39% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KBX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
KBX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KBX is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.30% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
KBX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KBX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
KBX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
KBX's earnings are expected to grow with 23.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.4%
EPS Next 3Y23.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%, KBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.49.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, KBX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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
KBX pays out 64.74% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP64.74%
EPS Next 2Y28.4%
EPS Next 3Y23.17%
FRA:KBX (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
98.85
-2.15 (-2.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.93B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts77.27
Price Target97.86 (-1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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)2.64%
PT rev (3m)7.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.64 | ||
| P/S | 2.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.24 | ||
| P/B | 5.26 | ||
| P/tB | 12.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.76 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY2.73%
EPS(NY)4.57
Fwd EY4.62%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY5.03%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY7.02%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC6.52%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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 Y34.39%
EPS Next 2Y28.4%
EPS Next 3Y23.17%
EPS Next 5Y16.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
Revenue Next Year-1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next Year41.62%
EBIT Next 3Y20.74%
EBIT Next 5Y12.35%
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 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 2 / 10 to KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 34.39% 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%.