KRONES AG (KRN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KRN - DE0006335003 - Common Stock
129.6 EUR
+0.7 (+0.54%)
Overall KRN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KRN against 108 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KRN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KRN was profitable.
KRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years KRN 4 years were profitable.
KRN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KRN has a Return On Assets of 6.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRN outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
KRN has a better Return On Equity (14.28%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
KRN's Return On Invested Capital of 11.63% is amongst the best of the industry. KRN outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
KRN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.37%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.99%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.37%) for KRN is below the current ROIC(11.63%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.01% | ||
| ROE | 14.28% | ||
| ROIC | 11.63% |
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
KRN has a Profit Margin of 5.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: KRN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
KRN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRN has a Operating Margin of 7.19%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KRN outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
KRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRN's Gross Margin of 53.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRN outperforms 71.30% of its industry peers.
KRN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.24% | ||
| GM | 53.35% |
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KRN is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KRN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
KRN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRN is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KRN, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.01, KRN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that KRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KRN (0.00) is better than 98.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC7.13%
2.3 Liquidity
KRN has a Current Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that KRN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KRN has a Current ratio (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KRN has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that KRN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KRN has a Quick ratio of 1.10. This is in the better half of the industry: KRN outperforms 60.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.20%, which is quite good.
KRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 96.42% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 8.15% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.2%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%3.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, KRN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.04%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue Next Year7.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.12, the valuation of KRN can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say KRN is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.79, which indicates a very decent valuation of KRN.
71.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KRN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. KRN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KRN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRN is cheaper than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KRN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KRN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
KRN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KRN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KRN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.08%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.47, KRN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KRN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.08% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KRN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.29%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
28.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
KRN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP28.35%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
FRA:KRN (11/26/2025, 10:43:20 AM)
129.6
+0.7 (+0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.04%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.09B
Revenue(TTM)5.53B
Net Income(TTM)289.62M
Analysts81.11
Price Target155.11 (19.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.08% |
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
DP28.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.37%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.42%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.44%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)0.89%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)4.09%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)9.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.22%
PT rev (1m)-0.61%
PT rev (3m)-2.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)10.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.4 | ||
| P/B | 2.02 | ||
| P/tB | 2.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.44 |
EPS(TTM)9.18
EY7.08%
EPS(NY)10.99
Fwd EY8.48%
FCF(TTM)6.49
FCFY5.01%
OCF(TTM)12.47
OCFY9.62%
SpS174.93
BVpS64.21
TBVpS45.3
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham Number115.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.01% | ||
| ROE | 14.28% | ||
| ROCE | 16.04% | ||
| ROIC | 11.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.98% | ||
| OM | 7.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.24% | ||
| GM | 53.35% | ||
| FCFM | 3.71% |
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.79%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.31%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y40.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y36.18%
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 112.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC7.13%
ROIC/WACC1.63
Cap/Depr(3y)96.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.2%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%3.37%
EPS Next Y14.04%
EPS Next 2Y11.94%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.72%
Revenue Next Year7.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.13%
Revenue Next 3Y6.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%
EBIT growth 1Y16.48%
EBIT growth 3Y28.43%
EBIT growth 5Y39.26%
EBIT Next Year61.93%
EBIT Next 3Y24.54%
EBIT Next 5Y16.2%
FCF growth 1Y382.21%
FCF growth 3Y3.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y140.7%
OCF growth 3Y8.72%
OCF growth 5Y35.97%
KRONES AG / KRN.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KRN.DE.
What is the valuation status of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KRONES AG (KRN.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KRN stock?
KRONES AG (KRN.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is KRONES AG?
The financial health rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 6 / 10.
Is the dividend of KRONES AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.35%.