KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KGX - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000KGX8881 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall KGX gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated KGX against 107 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KGX may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. KGX is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KGX had positive earnings in the past year.
KGX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years KGX has been profitable.
KGX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KGX's Return On Assets of 1.08% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 60.55% of its industry peers.
KGX's Return On Equity of 3.34% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KGX outperforms 40.37% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.64%, KGX is doing worse than 72.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KGX is significantly below the industry average of 8.95%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.08% | ||
| ROE | 3.34% | ||
| ROIC | 2.64% |
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)1.88%
ROE(3y)4.29%
ROE(5y)5.77%
ROIC(3y)2.76%
ROIC(5y)3.17%
1.3 Margins
KGX's Profit Margin of 1.78% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KGX outperforms 41.28% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KGX has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 4.63%, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 61.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KGX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.45%, KGX is doing worse than 70.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KGX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.78% | ||
| GM | 26.45% |
OM growth 3Y-3.51%
OM growth 5Y-3.32%
PM growth 3Y-17.21%
PM growth 5Y-9.52%
GM growth 3Y3.13%
GM growth 5Y0.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KGX is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KGX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
KGX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KGX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KGX has an Altman-Z score of 1.18. This is a bad value and indicates that KGX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of KGX (1.18) is worse than 71.56% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KGX is 10.07, which is on the high side as it means it would take KGX, 10.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.07, KGX is doing worse than 64.22% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80 indicates that KGX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KGX (0.80) is worse than 71.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC4.82%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.99 indicates that KGX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KGX (0.99) is worse than 88.07% of its industry peers.
KGX has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that KGX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KGX has a worse Quick ratio (0.68) than 84.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KGX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.57%.
KGX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.90% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KGX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.69% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.49% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.57%
EPS 3Y-6.62%
EPS 5Y-4.9%
EPS Q2Q%36.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.69%
Revenue growth 3Y3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%-2.48%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KGX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.10% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KGX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.54% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-24.1%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue Next Year-3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
Revenue Next 5Y3.54%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.93, the valuation of KGX can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KGX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KGX is cheaper than 77.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. KGX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.08, which indicates a correct valuation of KGX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KGX is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.19), we can say KGX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KGX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.36, KGX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
KGX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KGX decreases each year by -10.09%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
45.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KGX. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP45.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
FRA:KGX (7/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
53.9
-0.85 (-1.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.07B
Analysts84.17
Price Target49.25 (-8.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.09%
DP45.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)45.59%
Min EPS beat(2)7.43%
Max EPS beat(2)83.74%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)25.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.13%
Max EPS beat(4)83.74%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)19.26%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)26.36%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)26.46%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.42%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.14%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.75%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.96%
PT rev (1m)1%
PT rev (3m)-4.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.11 | ||
| P/B | 1.16 | ||
| P/tB | 18.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.79 |
EPS(TTM)4.17
EY7.74%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY7.65%
FCF(TTM)5.31
FCFY9.84%
OCF(TTM)8.82
OCFY16.36%
SpS87.14
BVpS46.39
TBVpS2.95
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.08% | ||
| ROE | 3.34% | ||
| ROCE | 4.03% | ||
| ROIC | 2.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.26% | ||
| OM | 4.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.78% | ||
| GM | 26.45% | ||
| FCFM | 6.09% |
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)1.88%
ROE(3y)4.29%
ROE(5y)5.77%
ROIC(3y)2.76%
ROIC(5y)3.17%
ROICexc(3y)2.89%
ROICexc(5y)3.31%
ROICexgc(3y)5.48%
ROICexgc(5y)6.87%
ROCE(3y)4.22%
ROCE(5y)4.83%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.94%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-9.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.65%
OM growth 3Y-3.51%
OM growth 5Y-3.32%
PM growth 3Y-17.21%
PM growth 5Y-9.52%
GM growth 3Y3.13%
GM growth 5Y0.31%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.07 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 39.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 341.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.18 |
F-Score5
WACC4.82%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)39.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)37.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.6%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.57%
EPS 3Y-6.62%
EPS 5Y-4.9%
EPS Q2Q%36.84%
EPS Next Y-24.1%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.69%
Revenue growth 3Y3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%-2.48%
Revenue Next Year-3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
Revenue Next 5Y3.54%
EBIT growth 1Y-27.38%
EBIT growth 3Y0.13%
EBIT growth 5Y1.99%
EBIT Next Year101.55%
EBIT Next 3Y37.16%
EBIT Next 5Y21.74%
FCF growth 1Y437.91%
FCF growth 3Y8.91%
FCF growth 5Y4.83%
OCF growth 1Y577.62%
OCF growth 3Y9.91%
OCF growth 5Y6.7%