KUEHNE + NAGEL INTL AG-REG (KNIA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KNIA - CH0025238863 - Common Stock
174.5 EUR
-4.25 (-2.38%)
KNIA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 20 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. KNIA has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KNIA is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KNIA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KNIA had a positive cash flow from operations.
KNIA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
KNIA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KNIA has a Return On Assets of 9.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: KNIA outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KNIA (59.92%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 23.58%, KNIA belongs to the top 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 10.64%.
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
The Profit Margin of KNIA (4.47%) is worse than 84.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNIA has grown nicely.
KNIA has a Operating Margin of 6.30%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KNIA underperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNIA has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 34.29%, KNIA is not doing good in the industry: 63.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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
KNIA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KNIA has an Altman-Z score of 4.25. This indicates that KNIA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KNIA has a Altman-Z score of 4.25. This is amongst the best in 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.29, KNIA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13 is on the high side and indicates that KNIA has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KNIA (1.13) is worse than 84.21% 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 | 4.25 |
ROIC/WACC4.54
WACC5.19%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that KNIA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.86, KNIA is doing worse than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
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: 68.42% 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%.
KNIA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.56% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KNIA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.42% in the last year.
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
KNIA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.77% yearly.
KNIA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.08%
EPS Next 2Y-2.97%
EPS Next 3Y0.27%
EPS Next 5Y5.77%
Revenue Next Year4.11%
Revenue Next 2Y2.6%
Revenue Next 3Y2.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.75%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.86, the valuation of KNIA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KNIA is valued expensively inside the industry as 84.21% of the companies are valued cheaper.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KNIA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.08), we can say KNIA is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.29, 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 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.72. KNIA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.29 |
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 63.16% 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 63.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
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)1.97
EPS Next 2Y-2.97%
EPS Next 3Y0.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.98%, KNIA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 34.10, KNIA is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, KNIA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.98% |
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
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-2.97%
EPS Next 3Y0.27%
FRA:KNIA (8/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
174.5
-4.25 (-2.38%)
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 Cap21.07B
Analysts52.31
Price Target202.21 (15.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.98% |
Yearly Dividend10.65
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)-5.58%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.44 | ||
| P/B | 10.27 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.07 |
EPS(TTM)10.35
EY5.93%
EPS(NY)10.1
Fwd EY5.79%
FCF(TTM)13.14
FCFY7.53%
OCF(TTM)15.26
OCFY8.74%
SpS227.53
BVpS16.99
TBVpS-6.58
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.97
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 | 4.25 |
F-Score5
WACC5.19%
ROIC/WACC4.54
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 5Y5.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%1.7%
Revenue Next Year4.11%
Revenue Next 2Y2.6%
Revenue Next 3Y2.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.75%
EBIT growth 1Y4.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.53%
EBIT growth 5Y11.42%
EBIT Next Year48.12%
EBIT Next 3Y17.03%
EBIT Next 5Y13.08%
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%