KRONES AG (KRN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KRN - DE0006335003 - Common Stock
125.8 EUR
+0.4 (+0.32%)
Taking everything into account, KRN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KRN was compared to 106 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KRN gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. KRN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. With these ratings, KRN could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KRN had positive earnings in the past year.
KRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years KRN 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years KRN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.04%, KRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.19% of the companies in the same industry.
KRN has a better Return On Equity (14.60%) than 76.42% of its industry peers.
KRN has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.73%) than 84.91% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRN is in line with the industry average of 8.59%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.37%) for KRN is below the current ROIC(11.73%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.04% | ||
| ROE | 14.6% | ||
| ROIC | 11.73% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.26%, KRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.09% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KRN has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of KRN (7.15%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 53.11%, KRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KRN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.26% | ||
| GM | 53.11% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, KRN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for KRN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KRN has an Altman-Z score of 3.10. This indicates that KRN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.10, KRN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.47% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRN (0.01) is better than 99.06% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that KRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
KRN has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.00) than 98.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC7.2%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that KRN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.38, KRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.45% of the companies in the same industry.
KRN has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. This is a normal value and indicates that KRN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.11, KRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.82% over the past year.
KRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 96.42% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KRN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.25% in the last year.
KRN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.82%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%0.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.25%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%0.57%
3.2 Future
KRN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.52% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KRN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.7%
EPS Next 2Y12.99%
EPS Next 3Y12.12%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue Next Year7.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.14%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
Revenue Next 5Y6.04%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 13.81, the valuation of KRN can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KRN is cheaper than 74.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KRN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.24, which indicates a very decent valuation of KRN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KRN is valued a bit cheaper than 67.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.52. KRN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRN is valued a bit cheaper than 73.58% of the companies in the same industry.
KRN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KRN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
KRN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
KRN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.12% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.14
EPS Next 2Y12.99%
EPS Next 3Y12.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.03%, KRN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.62, KRN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KRN's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.03% |
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
28.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KRN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.58%
EPS Next 2Y12.99%
EPS Next 3Y12.12%
FRA:KRN (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
125.8
+0.4 (+0.32%)
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 Cap3.97B
Revenue(TTM)5.46B
Net Income(TTM)287.32M
Analysts81.11
Price Target156.06 (24.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.03% |
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
DP28.58%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.44%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.73%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.44%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)1.18%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)7.58%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)11.77%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.64%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.67%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.88%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.17%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.34%
PT rev (1m)-3.25%
PT rev (3m)-2.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.24 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.75 | ||
| P/B | 2.02 | ||
| P/tB | 2.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.3 |
EPS(TTM)9.11
EY7.24%
EPS(NY)11.2
Fwd EY8.9%
FCF(TTM)6.09
FCFY4.84%
OCF(TTM)11.7
OCFY9.3%
SpS172.96
BVpS62.29
TBVpS44.34
PEG (NY)0.94
PEG (5Y)0.14
Graham Number112.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.04% | ||
| ROE | 14.6% | ||
| ROCE | 16.18% | ||
| ROIC | 11.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.27% | ||
| OM | 7.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.26% | ||
| GM | 53.11% | ||
| FCFM | 3.52% |
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 | 99.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 59.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 66.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.1 |
F-Score8
WACC7.2%
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)20.82%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%0.91%
EPS Next Y14.7%
EPS Next 2Y12.99%
EPS Next 3Y12.12%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.25%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%0.57%
Revenue Next Year7.26%
Revenue Next 2Y6.14%
Revenue Next 3Y6.05%
Revenue Next 5Y6.04%
EBIT growth 1Y19.62%
EBIT growth 3Y28.43%
EBIT growth 5Y39.26%
EBIT Next Year61.93%
EBIT Next 3Y24.54%
EBIT Next 5Y15.74%
FCF growth 1Y28.44%
FCF growth 3Y3.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y35.92%
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 7 / 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 28.58%.