KLOECKNER & CO SE (KCO.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KCO - DE000KC01000 - Common Stock
8.13 EUR
+0.21 (+2.65%)
Taking everything into account, KCO scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KCO was compared to 20 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KCO had negative earnings in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of KCO (-3.80%) is worse than 90.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -8.65%, KCO is not doing good in the industry: 90.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.31%, KCO is doing worse than 80.00% 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 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of KCO (18.62%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KCO has declined.
| 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
KCO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KCO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, KCO has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
KCO has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.79 indicates that KCO is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KCO has a Altman-Z score of 2.79. This is in the lower half of the industry: KCO underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that KCO is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KCO has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.05
WACC6.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.62 indicates that KCO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.62, KCO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that KCO should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KCO (1.29) is better than 65.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KCO shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 47.86%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, KCO shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.41% in the last 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
Based on estimates for the next years, KCO will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 42.74% on average per year.
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 correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.28.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KCO is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KCO to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.40), we can say KCO is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KCO indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KCO is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.94 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KCO's earnings are expected to grow with 42.74% in the coming years.
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 2.52%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.05, KCO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, KCO pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.52% |
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
The earnings of KCO are negative and hence is the payout ratio. KCO will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-15.17%
EPS Next 2Y60.34%
EPS Next 3Y42.74%
FRA:KCO (12/30/2025, 11:49:17 AM)
8.13
+0.21 (+2.65%)
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 Cap810.97M
Revenue(TTM)6.40B
Net Income(TTM)-131.49M
Analysts84.62
Price Target7.88 (-3.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.52% |
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)3.84%
PT rev (3m)-1.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-452.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-206.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.28 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 18.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.53 | ||
| P/tB | 0.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.94 |
EPS(TTM)-1.31
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.53
Fwd EY6.54%
FCF(TTM)-0.75
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.44
OCFY5.44%
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 | 2.79 |
F-Score6
WACC6.66%
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 Year7625.03%
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 3 / 10 to KLOECKNER & CO SE (KCO.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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%.