KLOECKNER & CO SE (KCO.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KCO - DE000KC01000 - Common Stock
6.05 EUR
+0.05 (+0.83%)
Taking everything into account, KCO scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KCO was compared to 19 industry peers in the Trading Companies & Distributors industry. KCO scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. KCO is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KCO has reported negative net income.
In the past year KCO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years KCO reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
KCO had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -3.80%, KCO is doing worse than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KCO (-8.65%) is worse than 89.47% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.31%, KCO is doing worse than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.8% | ||
| ROE | -8.65% | ||
| ROIC | 0.31% |
ROA(3y)-1.12%
ROA(5y)1.63%
ROE(3y)-2.76%
ROE(5y)2.94%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
KCO's Operating Margin of 0.18% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KCO is outperformed by 78.95% of its industry peers.
With a Gross Margin value of 18.62%, KCO is not doing good in the industry: 73.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KCO's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 18.62% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.19%
GM growth 5Y-1.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KCO is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KCO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for KCO remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
KCO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KCO has an Altman-Z score of 2.74. This is not the best score and indicates that KCO is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.74, KCO is not doing good in the industry: 68.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that KCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KCO has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KCO outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC6.9%
2.3 Liquidity
KCO has a Current Ratio of 2.62. This indicates that KCO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.62, KCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
KCO has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that KCO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KCO has a better Quick ratio (1.29) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 47.86% over the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.41% in the past year.
KCO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.86%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%55.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.76%
Revenue growth 5Y0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-2.23%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 42.74% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
KCO is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y69.43%
EPS Next 2Y60.34%
EPS Next 3Y42.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y2.6%
3.3 Evolution
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
KCO reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
KCO is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.37.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KCO indicates a rather cheap valuation: KCO is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, KCO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
63.16% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KCO, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KCO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
KCO's earnings are expected to grow with 42.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y60.34%
EPS Next 3Y42.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KCO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.33%.
KCO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.56. KCO pays more dividend than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
KCO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.33% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KCO decreases each year by -7.79%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
KCO has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-15.17%
EPS Next 2Y60.34%
EPS Next 3Y42.74%
FRA:KCO (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.05
+0.05 (+0.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryTrading Companies & Distributors
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners41.53%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap603.49M
Revenue(TTM)6.40B
Net Income(TTM)-131.49M
Analysts84.62
Price Target7.58 (25.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.33% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.79%
DP-15.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.95%
PT rev (3m)-7.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-452.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-248.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.49%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.09 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 13.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.4 | ||
| P/tB | 0.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.57 |
EPS(TTM)-1.31
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY8.79%
FCF(TTM)-0.75
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.44
OCFY7.31%
SpS64.19
BVpS15.24
TBVpS13.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.8% | ||
| ROE | -8.65% | ||
| ROCE | 0.44% | ||
| ROIC | 0.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.34% | ||
| OM | 0.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 18.62% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.12%
ROA(5y)1.63%
ROE(3y)-2.76%
ROE(5y)2.94%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.19%
GM growth 5Y-1.84%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 95.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 32.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
F-Score6
WACC6.9%
ROIC/WACC0.05
Cap/Depr(3y)72.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)67.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)47.86%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%55.17%
EPS Next Y69.43%
EPS Next 2Y60.34%
EPS Next 3Y42.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.41%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.76%
Revenue growth 5Y0.99%
Sales Q2Q%-2.23%
Revenue Next Year-4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y1.05%
Revenue Next 3Y1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y2.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-46.86%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year7380.42%
EBIT Next 3Y408.33%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-126.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-50.67%
OCF growth 1Y-88.15%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-10.9%
KLOECKNER & CO SE / KCO.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for KLOECKNER & CO SE?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to KCO.DE.
What is the valuation status of KLOECKNER & CO SE (KCO.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KLOECKNER & CO SE (KCO.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KLOECKNER & CO SE?
KLOECKNER & CO SE (KCO.DE) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for KLOECKNER & CO SE (KCO.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KLOECKNER & CO SE (KCO.DE) is expected to grow by 69.43% in the next year.
Is the dividend of KLOECKNER & CO SE sustainable?
The dividend rating of KLOECKNER & CO SE (KCO.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -15.17%.