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KINGSPAN GROUP PLC (KRX.I) Stock Fundamental Analysis

DUB:KRX - IE0004927939 - Common Stock

69.4 EUR
+1.4 (+2.06%)
Last: 9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KRX. KRX was compared to 19 industry peers in the Building Products industry. KRX scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KRX had positive earnings in the past year.
KRX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KRX has always been profitable.
KRX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KRX.I Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKRX.I 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

KRX has a better Return On Assets (6.86%) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
KRX's Return On Equity of 15.32% is amongst the best of the industry. KRX outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.51%, KRX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRX is in line with the industry average of 9.30%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.86%
ROE 15.32%
ROIC 9.51%
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)7.65%
ROE(3y)16.72%
ROE(5y)17.04%
ROIC(3y)10.77%
ROIC(5y)10.99%
KRX.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKRX.I Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

KRX has a Profit Margin of 7.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRX outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
KRX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 9.85%, KRX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRX has remained more or less at the same level.
KRX has a Gross Margin of 29.52%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KRX underperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
KRX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.85%
PM (TTM) 7.53%
GM 29.52%
OM growth 3Y-3.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.32%
PM growth 3Y-3.22%
PM growth 5Y-0.5%
GM growth 3Y1.17%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
KRX.I Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKRX.I 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

KRX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KRX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, KRX has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KRX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KRX.I Yearly Shares OutstandingKRX.I Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
KRX.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKRX.I Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

KRX has an Altman-Z score of 3.37. This indicates that KRX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KRX has a better Altman-Z score (3.37) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRX is 6.75, which is on the high side as it means it would take KRX, 6.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KRX has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.75) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that KRX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.59, KRX is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 6.75
Altman-Z 3.37
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC6.58%
KRX.I Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKRX.I 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

KRX has a Current Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that KRX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.67, KRX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
KRX has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that KRX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KRX (1.09) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.67
Quick Ratio 1.09
KRX.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKRX.I Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KRX have decreased by -2.61% in the last year.
KRX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.30% yearly.
KRX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.59%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.06% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.61%
EPS 3Y6.15%
EPS 5Y12.3%
EPS Q2Q%3.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.59%
Revenue growth 3Y9.83%
Revenue growth 5Y13.06%
Sales Q2Q%8.38%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KRX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.30% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KRX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.74%
EPS Next 2Y10.93%
EPS Next 3Y12.44%
EPS Next 5Y20.3%
Revenue Next Year9.83%
Revenue Next 2Y9.07%
Revenue Next 3Y9.16%
Revenue Next 5Y11.93%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
KRX.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKRX.I Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B
KRX.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKRX.I Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.17, KRX is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KRX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KRX is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.06. KRX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
KRX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.57.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KRX.
KRX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.17
Fwd PE 15.57
KRX.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKRX.I Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

KRX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KRX is more expensive than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KRX.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.25
EV/EBITDA 12.33
KRX.I Per share dataKRX.I EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
KRX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KRX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.85
PEG (5Y)1.56
EPS Next 2Y10.93%
EPS Next 3Y12.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KRX has a yearly dividend return of 0.73%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.22, KRX is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, KRX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.73%

5.2 History

The dividend of KRX has a limited annual growth rate of 4.33%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
KRX.I Yearly Dividends per shareKRX.I Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

KRX pays out 14.77% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KRX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP14.77%
EPS Next 2Y10.93%
EPS Next 3Y12.44%
KRX.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKRX.I Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
KRX.I Dividend Payout.KRX.I Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KRX.I Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KINGSPAN GROUP PLC

DUB:KRX (9/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

69.4

+1.4 (+2.06%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)08-15 2025-08-15
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10
Inst Owners62.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.59B
Analysts74.29
Price Target91.42 (31.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.73%
Yearly Dividend0.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.33%
DP14.77%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.57%
PT rev (3m)-2.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.17
Fwd PE 15.57
P/S 1.41
P/FCF 31.25
P/OCF 16.24
P/B 2.86
P/tB 15.26
EV/EBITDA 12.33
EPS(TTM)3.62
EY5.22%
EPS(NY)4.46
Fwd EY6.42%
FCF(TTM)2.22
FCFY3.2%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY6.16%
SpS49.38
BVpS24.29
TBVpS4.55
PEG (NY)2.85
PEG (5Y)1.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.86%
ROE 15.32%
ROCE 11.5%
ROIC 9.51%
ROICexc 10.29%
ROICexgc 20.81%
OM 9.85%
PM (TTM) 7.53%
GM 29.52%
FCFM 4.5%
ROA(3y)7.52%
ROA(5y)7.65%
ROE(3y)16.72%
ROE(5y)17.04%
ROIC(3y)10.77%
ROIC(5y)10.99%
ROICexc(3y)12.42%
ROICexc(5y)13.32%
ROICexgc(3y)26.95%
ROICexgc(5y)28.52%
ROCE(3y)13.02%
ROCE(5y)13.29%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.04%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-0.72%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.57%
OM growth 3Y-3.74%
OM growth 5Y-0.32%
PM growth 3Y-3.22%
PM growth 5Y-0.5%
GM growth 3Y1.17%
GM growth 5Y0.34%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 6.75
Debt/EBITDA 2.21
Cap/Depr 127.76%
Cap/Sales 4.16%
Interest Coverage 16.61
Cash Conversion 66.06%
Profit Quality 59.7%
Current Ratio 1.67
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 3.37
F-Score6
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC1.45
Cap/Depr(3y)123.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.18%
Profit Quality(3y)98.13%
Profit Quality(5y)91.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.61%
EPS 3Y6.15%
EPS 5Y12.3%
EPS Q2Q%3.86%
EPS Next Y6.74%
EPS Next 2Y10.93%
EPS Next 3Y12.44%
EPS Next 5Y20.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.59%
Revenue growth 3Y9.83%
Revenue growth 5Y13.06%
Sales Q2Q%8.38%
Revenue Next Year9.83%
Revenue Next 2Y9.07%
Revenue Next 3Y9.16%
Revenue Next 5Y11.93%
EBIT growth 1Y7.86%
EBIT growth 3Y5.72%
EBIT growth 5Y12.7%
EBIT Next Year46.79%
EBIT Next 3Y21.58%
EBIT Next 5Y20.99%
FCF growth 1Y-47.94%
FCF growth 3Y48.74%
FCF growth 5Y7.99%
OCF growth 1Y-24.69%
OCF growth 3Y39.54%
OCF growth 5Y11.44%