KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG (KNIA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KNIA - CH0025238863 - Common Stock
167.1 EUR
+2.05 (+1.24%)
Taking everything into account, KNIA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KNIA was compared to 18 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. KNIA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 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.
In the past 5 years KNIA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KNIA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.79%, KNIA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KNIA (59.92%) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 23.58%, KNIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KNIA is significantly above the industry average of 9.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (23.58%) for KNIA is well below the 3 year average (29.47%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that KNIA had better years and this may not be a problem.
| 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 worse Profit Margin (4.47%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
KNIA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KNIA (6.30%) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
KNIA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KNIA has a Gross Margin of 34.29%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KNIA underperforms 61.11% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KNIA is creating value.
KNIA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KNIA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for KNIA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.17 indicates that KNIA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KNIA's Altman-Z score of 4.17 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KNIA (2.29) is better than 83.33% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.13, KNIA is doing worse than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 4.17 |
ROIC/WACC4.27
WACC5.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that KNIA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KNIA (0.86) is worse than 77.78% 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.
The Quick ratio of KNIA (0.86) is worse than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.56% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 13.42% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.29% on average over the past years.
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 3.74% on average per year.
KNIA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.91%
EPS Next 2Y-4.88%
EPS Next 3Y-1.05%
EPS Next 5Y3.74%
Revenue Next Year2.38%
Revenue Next 2Y1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.2%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.04 indicates a correct valuation of KNIA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KNIA indicates a rather expensive valuation: KNIA more expensive than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KNIA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.11, KNIA is valued on the expensive side.
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 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, KNIA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KNIA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KNIA is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KNIA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.11% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KNIA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.87
EPS Next 2Y-4.88%
EPS Next 3Y-1.05%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KNIA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.47%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 35.19, KNIA is paying slightly less dividend.
KNIA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.47% |
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.
The dividend of KNIA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP85.06%
EPS Next 2Y-4.88%
EPS Next 3Y-1.05%
FRA:KNIA (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
167.1
+2.05 (+1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners55.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap20.18B
Analysts52.31
Price Target193.17 (15.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.47% |
Yearly Dividend10.7
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)0%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.88 | ||
| P/B | 9.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.59 |
EPS(TTM)10.42
EY6.24%
EPS(NY)9.77
Fwd EY5.84%
FCF(TTM)13.23
FCFY7.92%
OCF(TTM)15.36
OCFY9.19%
SpS229.05
BVpS17.1
TBVpS-6.62
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 | 4.17 |
F-Score5
WACC5.52%
ROIC/WACC4.27
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-10.91%
EPS Next 2Y-4.88%
EPS Next 3Y-1.05%
EPS Next 5Y3.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%1.7%
Revenue Next Year2.38%
Revenue Next 2Y1.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
Revenue Next 5Y3.2%
EBIT growth 1Y4.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.53%
EBIT growth 5Y11.42%
EBIT Next Year40.94%
EBIT Next 3Y14.95%
EBIT Next 5Y10.85%
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%