KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KGX - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000KGX8881 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
KGX gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and financial health of KGX have multiple concerns. KGX has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KGX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KGX had a positive cash flow from operations.
KGX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years KGX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 62.39% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.34%, KGX is doing worse than 63.30% of the companies in the same industry.
KGX's Return On Invested Capital of 2.64% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 71.56% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KGX is significantly below the industry average of 8.80%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin (1.78%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KGX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KGX has a worse Operating Margin (4.63%) than 63.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KGX has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 26.45%, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 67.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
KGX 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, KGX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, KGX has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KGX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KGX has an Altman-Z score of 1.11. This is a bad value and indicates that KGX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.11, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 69.72% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.07, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 63.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80 indicates that KGX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.80, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 69.72% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC4.63%
2.3 Liquidity
KGX has a Current 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.99, KGX is doing worse than 86.24% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that KGX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.68, KGX is doing worse than 81.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KGX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -29.57%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.90% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.69% in the past year.
KGX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.57%
EPS 3Y-6.62%
EPS 5Y-4.9%
EPS Q2Q%-109.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.69%
Revenue growth 3Y3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%-9.73%
3.2 Future
KGX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.10% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.16% on average over the next years.
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 5Y3.16%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KGX is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.82.
KGX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KGX is cheaper than 66.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.91, KGX is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.99, the valuation of KGX can be described as reasonable.
73.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KGX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.85, KGX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KGX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KGX is cheaper than 65.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KGX is valued cheaper than 80.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.82 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.95%, KGX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.09, KGX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KGX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.95% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KGX decreases each year by -10.09%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
KGX pays out 45.09% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP45.09%
EPS Next 2Y3.88%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
FRA:KGX (5/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
41.2
-0.32 (-0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.41B
Analysts84
Price Target48.77 (18.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.95% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.09%
DP45.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-52.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-112.44%
Max EPS beat(2)7.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-23.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-112.44%
Max EPS beat(4)21.31%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.27%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)10.02%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)14.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.41%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.08%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.12%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.49%
PT rev (1m)-5.27%
PT rev (3m)1.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.67 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 13.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.82 |
EPS(TTM)2.78
EY6.75%
EPS(NY)4.12
Fwd EY10.01%
FCF(TTM)5.31
FCFY12.88%
OCF(TTM)8.82
OCFY21.4%
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 | 1.11 |
F-Score5
WACC4.63%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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)-29.57%
EPS 3Y-6.62%
EPS 5Y-4.9%
EPS Q2Q%-109.26%
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%-9.73%
Revenue Next Year-3.28%
Revenue Next 2Y0.26%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
Revenue Next 5Y3.16%
EBIT growth 1Y-27.38%
EBIT growth 3Y0.13%
EBIT growth 5Y1.99%
EBIT Next Year99.35%
EBIT Next 3Y37.22%
EBIT Next 5Y20.36%
FCF growth 1Y437.91%
FCF growth 3Y8.91%
FCF growth 5Y4.83%
OCF growth 1Y577.62%
OCF growth 3Y9.91%
OCF growth 5Y6.7%