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

FRA:KNIA - Deutsche Boerse Ag - CH0025238863 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

180.1  -2.5 (-1.37%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, KNIA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KNIA was compared to 20 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years KNIA has always been profitable.
KNIA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 9.53%, KNIA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 41.50%, KNIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KNIA (20.77%) is better than 95.00% 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 10.49%.
The 3 year average ROIC (29.47%) for KNIA is well above the current ROIC(20.77%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector 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%
KNIA.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKNIA.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

KNIA has a Profit Margin of 4.68%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KNIA underperforms 85.00% of its industry peers.
KNIA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KNIA (6.56%) is worse than 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNIA has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of KNIA (34.46%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
KNIA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
KNIA.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKNIA.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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.
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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B

2.2 Solvency

KNIA has an Altman-Z score of 4.23. This indicates that KNIA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KNIA (4.23) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
KNIA has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.88. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KNIA (1.88) is better than 95.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that KNIA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.72, KNIA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% 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 0.72
Debt/FCF 1.88
Altman-Z 4.23
ROIC/WACC3.99
WACC5.2%
KNIA.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKNIA.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.92 indicates that KNIA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KNIA's Current ratio of 0.92 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KNIA is outperformed by 65.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.92 indicates that KNIA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.92, KNIA is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.92
Quick Ratio 0.92
KNIA.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKNIA.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 -16.66% 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.
Looking at the last year, KNIA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.00% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.29% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.66%
EPS 3Y-15.97%
EPS 5Y8.56%
EPS Q2Q%-84.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%-2.11%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.27% on average over the next years.
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-1.36%
EPS Next 2Y1.33%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
EPS Next 5Y6.27%
Revenue Next Year3.91%
Revenue Next 2Y2.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.5%
Revenue Next 5Y3.2%

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.
KNIA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKNIA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

KNIA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.80.
KNIA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. KNIA is more expensive than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.61. KNIA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.26, the valuation of KNIA can be described as correct.
60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KNIA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.13. KNIA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.8
Fwd PE 16.26
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

60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KNIA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KNIA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.91
EV/EBITDA 8.73
KNIA.DE Per share dataKNIA.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150 200

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)2.43
EPS Next 2Y1.33%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KNIA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.86%, which is a nice return.
KNIA's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 34.33.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, KNIA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.86%

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
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 98.58% 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.
DP98.58%
EPS Next 2Y1.33%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
KNIA.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKNIA.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (7/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

180.1

-2.5 (-1.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23
Inst Owners15.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners55.43%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.75B
Analysts52.59
Price Target214.16 (18.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.86%
Yearly Dividend10.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.71%
DP98.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-7.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.8
Fwd PE 16.26
P/S 0.79
P/FCF 13.91
P/OCF 11.92
P/B 7
P/tB 348.89
EV/EBITDA 8.73
EPS(TTM)8.66
EY4.81%
EPS(NY)11.08
Fwd EY6.15%
FCF(TTM)12.95
FCFY7.19%
OCF(TTM)15.11
OCFY8.39%
SpS228.06
BVpS25.71
TBVpS0.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.43
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 4.23
F-Score5
WACC5.2%
ROIC/WACC3.99
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)-16.66%
EPS 3Y-15.97%
EPS 5Y8.56%
EPS Q2Q%-84.55%
EPS Next Y-1.36%
EPS Next 2Y1.33%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
EPS Next 5Y6.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.9%
Revenue growth 5Y3.29%
Sales Q2Q%-2.11%
Revenue Next Year3.91%
Revenue Next 2Y2.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.5%
Revenue Next 5Y3.2%
EBIT growth 1Y0.66%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.53%
EBIT growth 5Y11.42%
EBIT Next Year48.12%
EBIT Next 3Y17.03%
EBIT Next 5Y12.93%
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%