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KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG (KNIA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KNIA - CH0025238863 - Common Stock

191.15 EUR
+2.35 (+1.24%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall KNIA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KNIA against 17 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. KNIA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KNIA has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KNIA was profitable.
KNIA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KNIA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years KNIA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KNIA.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKNIA.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.62%, KNIA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
KNIA has a better Return On Equity (49.18%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KNIA (20.65%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KNIA is significantly above the industry average of 8.74%.
The 3 year average ROIC (29.47%) for KNIA is well above the current ROIC(20.65%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.62%
ROE 49.18%
ROIC 20.65%
ROA(3y)13.68%
ROA(5y)12.58%
ROE(3y)48.48%
ROE(5y)48.32%
ROIC(3y)29.47%
ROIC(5y)28.5%
KNIA.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKNIA.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of KNIA (4.04%) is worse than 88.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNIA has grown nicely.
KNIA has a worse Operating Margin (5.74%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
KNIA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KNIA has a worse Gross Margin (34.57%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KNIA has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.74%
PM (TTM) 4.04%
GM 34.57%
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%
KNIA.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKNIA.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KNIA is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KNIA has more shares outstanding
KNIA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KNIA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
KNIA.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKNIA.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
KNIA.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKNIA.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.29 indicates that KNIA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KNIA has a better Altman-Z score (4.29) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
KNIA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.24. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KNIA would need 2.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KNIA (2.24) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.
KNIA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.04, KNIA is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Although KNIA does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 2.24
Altman-Z 4.29
ROIC/WACC4.36
WACC4.73%
KNIA.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKNIA.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that KNIA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KNIA has a Current ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: KNIA underperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.88 indicates that KNIA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KNIA has a Quick ratio of 0.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: KNIA underperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.88
KNIA.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKNIA.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KNIA have decreased strongly by -11.90% in the last year.
KNIA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.56% yearly.
KNIA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.54%.
KNIA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.9%
EPS 3Y-15.97%
EPS 5Y8.56%
EPS Q2Q%-40.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%-6.84%

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 3.55% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KNIA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-21.46%
EPS Next 2Y-10.84%
EPS Next 3Y-3.38%
EPS Next 5Y3.55%
Revenue Next Year4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.62%
Revenue Next 3Y2.28%
Revenue Next 5Y2.15%

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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KNIA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKNIA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B 40B
KNIA.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKNIA.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.73, KNIA is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KNIA is valued expensively inside the industry as 82.35% of the companies are valued cheaper.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. KNIA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.31, the valuation of KNIA can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KNIA is valued a bit more expensive than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNIA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say KNIA is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.73
Fwd PE 22.31
KNIA.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKNIA.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KNIA is valued a bit more expensive than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KNIA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KNIA is more expensive than 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.82
EV/EBITDA 10.32
KNIA.DE Per share dataKNIA.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of KNIA may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as KNIA's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.42
EPS Next 2Y-10.84%
EPS Next 3Y-3.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KNIA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.76%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.33, KNIA is paying slightly less dividend.
KNIA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.76%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of KNIA grows each year by 10.71%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
KNIA.DE Yearly Dividends per shareKNIA.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

KNIA pays out 95.89% 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.
DP95.89%
EPS Next 2Y-10.84%
EPS Next 3Y-3.38%
KNIA.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKNIA.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B
KNIA.DE Dividend Payout.KNIA.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KNIA.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG

FRA:KNIA (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

191.15

+2.35 (+1.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-03 2026-03-03/amc
Inst Owners18.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners55.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap23.08B
Revenue(TTM)25.28B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts52.8
Price Target171.88 (-10.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.76%
Yearly Dividend10.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
DP95.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.18%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.53%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.18%
Max EPS beat(4)1.31%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.09%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.08%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)0.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.28%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.31%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.38%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-7.15%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.15%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-23.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.73
Fwd PE 22.31
P/S 0.85
P/FCF 14.82
P/OCF 12.74
P/B 10.35
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.32
EPS(TTM)9.22
EY4.82%
EPS(NY)8.57
Fwd EY4.48%
FCF(TTM)12.89
FCFY6.75%
OCF(TTM)15
OCFY7.85%
SpS224.83
BVpS18.46
TBVpS-4.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.42
Graham Number61.88
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.62%
ROE 49.18%
ROCE 27.54%
ROIC 20.65%
ROICexc 23.31%
ROICexgc 53.4%
OM 5.74%
PM (TTM) 4.04%
GM 34.57%
FCFM 5.74%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-28.11%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover2.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 2.24
Debt/EBITDA 0.92
Cap/Depr 26.66%
Cap/Sales 0.94%
Interest Coverage 31.54
Cash Conversion 72.09%
Profit Quality 142.02%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.88
Altman-Z 4.29
F-Score5
WACC4.73%
ROIC/WACC4.36
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)-11.9%
EPS 3Y-15.97%
EPS 5Y8.56%
EPS Q2Q%-40.29%
EPS Next Y-21.46%
EPS Next 2Y-10.84%
EPS Next 3Y-3.38%
EPS Next 5Y3.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%-6.84%
Revenue Next Year4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.62%
Revenue Next 3Y2.28%
Revenue Next 5Y2.15%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.53%
EBIT growth 5Y11.42%
EBIT Next Year33.88%
EBIT Next 3Y13.44%
EBIT Next 5Y10.43%
FCF growth 1Y-36.18%
FCF growth 3Y-19.45%
FCF growth 5Y-3.24%
OCF growth 1Y-34.56%
OCF growth 3Y-15.53%
OCF growth 5Y-2.92%

KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG / KNIA.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG (KNIA.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KNIA.DE.


Can you provide the valuation status for KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG (KNIA.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of KNIA stock?

KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG (KNIA.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG (KNIA.DE) is expected to decline by -21.46% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG (KNIA.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG (KNIA.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 95.89%.