KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG (KNIA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KNIA - Deutsche Boerse Ag - CH0025238863 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall KNIA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KNIA against 19 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While KNIA has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KNIA has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KNIA was profitable.
KNIA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 has a Return On Assets of 9.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNIA outperforms 47.37% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 41.50%, KNIA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
KNIA has a better Return On Invested Capital (20.77%) than 94.74% 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 10.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (20.77%) 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 | 9.53% | ||
| ROE | 41.5% | ||
| ROIC | 20.77% |
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
The Profit Margin of KNIA (4.68%) is worse than 84.21% of its industry peers.
KNIA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.56%, KNIA is doing worse than 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNIA has grown nicely.
KNIA has a Gross Margin of 34.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNIA outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KNIA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.68% | ||
| GM | 34.46% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KNIA 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
An Altman-Z score of 4.37 indicates that KNIA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KNIA has a Altman-Z score of 4.37. This is amongst the best in the industry. KNIA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KNIA is 1.88, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KNIA, only 1.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KNIA (1.88) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that KNIA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KNIA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNIA outperforms 42.11% of its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.37 |
ROIC/WACC3.85
WACC5.4%
2.3 Liquidity
KNIA has a Current Ratio of 0.92. This is a bad value and indicates that KNIA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.92, KNIA is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.11% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that KNIA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.92, KNIA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KNIA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.04%.
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.
The Revenue has grown by 13.34% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, KNIA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.29% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.04%
EPS 3Y-15.97%
EPS 5Y8.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%14.92%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.43% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-1.36%
EPS Next 2Y1.33%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
EPS Next 5Y6.43%
Revenue Next Year3.91%
Revenue Next 2Y2.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.5%
Revenue Next 5Y2.22%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.38, KNIA is valued on the expensive side.
84.21% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KNIA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
KNIA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.17 indicates a rather expensive 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 63.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KNIA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
63.16% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KNIA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KNIA is valued a bit more expensive than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of KNIA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.15
EPS Next 2Y1.33%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.22%, KNIA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
KNIA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 35.46.
KNIA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.22% |
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 YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
98.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KNIA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
KNIA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP98.58%
EPS Next 2Y1.33%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
FRA:KNIA (5/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
199.6
-1.9 (-0.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.63%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners54.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap24.10B
Analysts52.31
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.22% |
Yearly Dividend10.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
DP98.58%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-8.87%
Max EPS beat(2)1.31%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.87%
Max EPS beat(4)1.31%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.62%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.33%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.21%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.31%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.31%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.33%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.44%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.58%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.32 | ||
| P/B | 7.83 | ||
| P/tB | 390.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.64 |
EPS(TTM)10.86
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)10.98
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)12.84
FCFY6.43%
OCF(TTM)14.98
OCFY7.51%
SpS226.09
BVpS25.49
TBVpS0.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.53% | ||
| ROE | 41.5% | ||
| ROCE | 29.09% | ||
| ROIC | 20.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 24.34% | ||
| ROICexgc | 53.7% | ||
| OM | 6.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.68% | ||
| GM | 34.46% | ||
| FCFM | 5.68% |
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 Turnover2.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.82 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 28.62% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 43.1 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 121.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.37 |
F-Score5
WACC5.4%
ROIC/WACC3.85
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)-3.04%
EPS 3Y-15.97%
EPS 5Y8.56%
EPS Q2Q%6.52%
EPS Next Y-1.36%
EPS Next 2Y1.33%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
EPS Next 5Y6.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.34%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%14.92%
Revenue Next Year3.91%
Revenue Next 2Y2.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.5%
Revenue Next 5Y2.22%
EBIT growth 1Y0.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.53%
EBIT growth 5Y11.42%
EBIT Next Year48.12%
EBIT Next 3Y17.03%
EBIT Next 5Y12.47%
FCF growth 1Y-58.58%
FCF growth 3Y-19.45%
FCF growth 5Y-3.24%
OCF growth 1Y-55.19%
OCF growth 3Y-15.53%
OCF growth 5Y-2.92%