KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:KSB • DE0006292006
Current stock price
985 EUR
-10 (-1.01%)
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This KSB.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KSB.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KSB had positive earnings in the past year.
- KSB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years KSB 4 years were profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years KSB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of KSB (4.25%) is better than 64.49% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.01%, KSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- KSB's Return On Invested Capital of 9.51% is amongst the best of the industry. KSB outperforms 81.31% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KSB is in line with the industry average of 8.62%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.51%) for KSB is above the 3 year average (8.56%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.25% | ||
| ROE | 11.01% | ||
| ROIC | 9.51% |
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)12.43%
ROE(5y)9.85%
ROIC(3y)8.56%
ROIC(5y)7.27%
1.3 Margins
- KSB has a Profit Margin (3.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of KSB (7.82%) is better than 68.22% of its industry peers.
- KSB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 61.00%, KSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KSB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.93% | ||
| GM | 61% |
OM growth 3Y10.39%
OM growth 5Y11.77%
PM growth 3Y-0.09%
PM growth 5Y17.2%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y0.68%
2. KSB.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KSB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- KSB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KSB remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- KSB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.96 indicates that KSB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KSB (2.96) is better than 72.90% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KSB is 0.61, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KSB, only 0.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.61, KSB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- KSB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- KSB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. KSB outperforms 90.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.96 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC7.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.97 indicates that KSB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 1.97, KSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that KSB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of KSB (1.16) is better than 62.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. KSB.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KSB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.72%.
- KSB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.43% yearly.
- KSB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.20%.
- Measured over the past years, KSB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.72%
EPS 3Y8.07%
EPS 5Y22.43%
EPS Q2Q%-0.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y8.16%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%1.84%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.02% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KSB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-4.98%
EPS Next 2Y3.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.3%
Revenue Next 2Y3.86%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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. KSB.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.68 indicates a correct valuation of KSB.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KSB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KSB is cheaper than 76.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KSB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.60.
- KSB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.26.
- 72.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.84. KSB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KSB is valued cheaper than 86.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- KSB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KSB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.65
EPS Next 2Y3.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
5. KSB.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.65%.
- KSB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.60. KSB pays more dividend than 80.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, KSB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.65% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of KSB grows each year by 52.33%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)52.33%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- KSB pays out 39.66% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- KSB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.66%
EPS Next 2Y3.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
KSB.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:KSB (4/2/2026, 2:05:56 PM)
985
-10 (-1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)03-26 2026-03-26
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners6.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.72B
Revenue(TTM)2.99B
Net Income(TTM)117.50M
Analysts86.67
Price Target1326 (34.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.65% |
Yearly Dividend26.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)52.33%
DP39.66%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
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%
PT rev (3m)18.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.26 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | 1.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.45 |
EPS(TTM)67.09
EY6.81%
EPS(NY)87.45
Fwd EY8.88%
FCF(TTM)51.77
FCFY5.26%
OCF(TTM)130.34
OCFY13.23%
SpS1709.49
BVpS609.83
TBVpS569.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.65
Graham Number959.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.25% | ||
| ROE | 11.01% | ||
| ROCE | 12.86% | ||
| ROIC | 9.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.94% | ||
| OM | 7.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.93% | ||
| GM | 61% | ||
| FCFM | 3.03% |
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)12.43%
ROE(5y)9.85%
ROIC(3y)8.56%
ROIC(5y)7.27%
ROICexc(3y)10.45%
ROICexc(5y)9.09%
ROICexgc(3y)11.01%
ROICexgc(5y)9.64%
ROCE(3y)11.57%
ROCE(5y)9.82%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.25%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y13.22%
OM growth 3Y10.39%
OM growth 5Y11.77%
PM growth 3Y-0.09%
PM growth 5Y17.2%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y0.68%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 136.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 111.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 77.11% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.96 |
F-Score5
WACC7.34%
ROIC/WACC1.3
Cap/Depr(3y)124.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.1%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.72%
EPS 3Y8.07%
EPS 5Y22.43%
EPS Q2Q%-0.68%
EPS Next Y-4.98%
EPS Next 2Y3.61%
EPS Next 3Y8.02%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y8.16%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%1.84%
Revenue Next Year2.3%
Revenue Next 2Y3.86%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.77%
EBIT growth 3Y19.39%
EBIT growth 5Y16.77%
EBIT Next Year43.8%
EBIT Next 3Y21.12%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-39.4%
FCF growth 3Y12.97%
FCF growth 5Y19.39%
OCF growth 1Y52.56%
OCF growth 3Y17.25%
OCF growth 5Y12.95%
KSB SE & CO KGAA / KSB.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KSB.DE.
What is the valuation status for KSB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KSB SE & CO KGAA?
KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of KSB SE & CO KGAA based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) is 14.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.62.
How financially healthy is KSB SE & CO KGAA?
The financial health rating of KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) is 7 / 10.