KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG (KNIA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KNIA - CH0025238863 - Common Stock
166.05 EUR
+0.65 (+0.39%)
Overall KNIA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KNIA against 17 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of KNIA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. KNIA is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KNIA was profitable.
In the past year KNIA had a positive cash flow from operations.
KNIA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KNIA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KNIA's Return On Assets of 9.79% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNIA outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 59.92%, KNIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KNIA's Return On Invested Capital of 23.58% is amongst the best of the industry. KNIA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KNIA is significantly above the industry average of 10.06%.
The 3 year average ROIC (29.47%) for KNIA is well above the current ROIC(23.58%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.79% | ||
| ROE | 59.92% | ||
| ROIC | 23.58% |
ROA(3y)13.68%
ROA(5y)12.58%
ROE(3y)48.48%
ROE(5y)48.32%
ROIC(3y)29.47%
ROIC(5y)28.5%
1.3 Margins
KNIA has a Profit Margin of 4.47%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KNIA underperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
KNIA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KNIA's Operating Margin of 6.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KNIA is outperformed by 82.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNIA has grown nicely.
KNIA has a worse Gross Margin (34.29%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KNIA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.47% | ||
| GM | 34.29% |
OM growth 3Y-9.48%
OM growth 5Y7.86%
PM growth 3Y-8.4%
PM growth 5Y4.71%
GM growth 3Y5.03%
GM growth 5Y-1.57%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KNIA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for KNIA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KNIA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
KNIA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KNIA has an Altman-Z score of 4.19. This indicates that KNIA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KNIA's Altman-Z score of 4.19 is amongst the best of the industry. KNIA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
KNIA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.29. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KNIA would need 2.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KNIA's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNIA outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13 is on the high side and indicates that KNIA has dependencies on debt financing.
KNIA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.13 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KNIA is outperformed by 88.24% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for KNIA, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.19 |
ROIC/WACC4.23
WACC5.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that KNIA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KNIA's Current ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KNIA is outperformed by 76.47% of its industry peers.
KNIA has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that KNIA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.86, KNIA is not doing good in the industry: 76.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KNIA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.21%.
Measured over the past years, KNIA shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.56% on average per year.
KNIA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.42%.
KNIA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.21%
EPS 3Y-15.97%
EPS 5Y8.56%
EPS Q2Q%-19.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%1.7%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KNIA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.64% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KNIA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.08%
EPS Next 2Y-2.97%
EPS Next 3Y0.27%
EPS Next 5Y5.64%
Revenue Next Year4.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.65%
Revenue Next 3Y3.02%
Revenue Next 5Y3.62%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.01, the valuation of KNIA can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KNIA indicates a rather expensive valuation: KNIA more expensive than 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KNIA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.42 indicates a correct valuation of KNIA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNIA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KNIA is more expensive than 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.87, KNIA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KNIA is valued a bit more expensive than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
KNIA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KNIA is more expensive than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of KNIA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.87
EPS Next 2Y-2.97%
EPS Next 3Y0.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KNIA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.87%, which is a nice return.
KNIA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 33.81.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KNIA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.87% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KNIA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.71%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
KNIA pays out 85.06% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
KNIA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP85.06%
EPS Next 2Y-2.97%
EPS Next 3Y0.27%
FRA:KNIA (9/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
166.05
+0.65 (+0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners55.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.05B
Analysts52.31
Price Target193.17 (16.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.87% |
Yearly Dividend10.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
DP85.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.53%
Max EPS beat(2)1.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.25%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.53%
Max EPS beat(4)1.31%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.58%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.75%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.92%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.31%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.31%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.86%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.12%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.16%
PT rev (1m)-5.3%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.87 | ||
| P/B | 9.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.67 |
EPS(TTM)10.37
EY6.25%
EPS(NY)10.11
Fwd EY6.09%
FCF(TTM)13.16
FCFY7.93%
OCF(TTM)15.28
OCFY9.2%
SpS227.92
BVpS17.02
TBVpS-6.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.79% | ||
| ROE | 59.92% | ||
| ROCE | 31.46% | ||
| ROIC | 23.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 26.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 63.66% | ||
| OM | 6.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.47% | ||
| GM | 34.29% | ||
| FCFM | 5.78% |
ROA(3y)13.68%
ROA(5y)12.58%
ROE(3y)48.48%
ROE(5y)48.32%
ROIC(3y)29.47%
ROIC(5y)28.5%
ROICexc(3y)90.22%
ROICexc(5y)72.27%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)39.36%
ROCE(5y)38.06%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-28.11%
ROICexcg growth 5Y20.79%
ROICexc growth 3Y-20.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.53%
OM growth 3Y-9.48%
OM growth 5Y7.86%
PM growth 3Y-8.4%
PM growth 5Y4.71%
GM growth 3Y5.03%
GM growth 5Y-1.57%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.87 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 27.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 38.62 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.33% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.19 |
F-Score5
WACC5.58%
ROIC/WACC4.23
Cap/Depr(3y)36.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)32.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.94%
Profit Quality(3y)118.07%
Profit Quality(5y)131.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.21%
EPS 3Y-15.97%
EPS 5Y8.56%
EPS Q2Q%-19.84%
EPS Next Y-8.08%
EPS Next 2Y-2.97%
EPS Next 3Y0.27%
EPS Next 5Y5.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%1.7%
Revenue Next Year4.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.65%
Revenue Next 3Y3.02%
Revenue Next 5Y3.62%
EBIT growth 1Y4.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.53%
EBIT growth 5Y11.42%
EBIT Next Year48.12%
EBIT Next 3Y17.03%
EBIT Next 5Y12.93%
FCF growth 1Y-48.62%
FCF growth 3Y-19.45%
FCF growth 5Y-3.24%
OCF growth 1Y-45.92%
OCF growth 3Y-15.53%
OCF growth 5Y-2.92%