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KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KSB - DE0006292006 - Common Stock

1020 EUR
+10 (+0.99%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 4:57:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, KSB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KSB was compared to 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KSB has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. KSB has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KSB had positive earnings in the past year.
KSB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KSB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
KSB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KSB.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKSB.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KSB (4.25%) is better than 62.39% of its industry peers.
KSB has a Return On Equity of 11.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: KSB outperforms 69.72% of its industry peers.
KSB has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: KSB outperforms 77.98% 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 8.86%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.56%) for KSB is below the current ROIC(9.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
KSB.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKSB.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

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 64.22% of its industry peers.
KSB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KSB (61.00%) is better than 83.49% of its industry peers.
KSB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
KSB.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKSB.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, KSB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
KSB.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKSB.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500K 1M 1.5M
KSB.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKSB.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

KSB has an Altman-Z score of 2.97. This is not the best score and indicates that KSB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KSB has a better Altman-Z score (2.97) than 65.14% of its industry peers.
KSB has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.61. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KSB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.61. This is amongst the best in the industry. KSB outperforms 91.74% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that KSB is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KSB (0.03) is better than 90.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.61
Altman-Z 2.97
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC7.2%
KSB.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKSB.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

KSB has a Current Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that KSB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.97, KSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.56% 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 65.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.97
Quick Ratio 1.16
KSB.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKSB.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KSB have decreased strongly by -20.72% in the last year.
KSB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.43% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.20% in the past year.
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

KSB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.33% yearly.
KSB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y-3.28%
EPS Next 2Y3.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.42%
Revenue Next 3Y4.79%
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.
KSB.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKSB.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
KSB.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKSB.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 20 40 60 80 100

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.20 indicates a correct valuation of KSB.
79.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, KSB is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.61, the valuation of KSB can be described as reasonable.
78.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
KSB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.2
Fwd PE 11.61
KSB.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKSB.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

87.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KSB.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.7
EV/EBITDA 4.53
KSB.DE Per share dataKSB.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 500 1K 1.5K

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)0.68
EPS Next 2Y3.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.75%, KSB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KSB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.55. KSB pays more dividend than 84.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, KSB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.75%

5.2 History

The dividend of KSB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 52.33%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)52.33%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
KSB.DE Yearly Dividends per shareKSB.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

5.3 Sustainability

39.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KSB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KSB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.66%
EPS Next 2Y3.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
KSB.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKSB.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M
KSB.DE Dividend Payout.KSB.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KSB.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KSB SE & CO KGAA

FRA:KSB (1/9/2026, 4:57:00 PM)

1020

+10 (+0.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-11 2025-11-11
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03
Inst Owners6.97%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.78B
Revenue(TTM)2.99B
Net Income(TTM)117.50M
Analysts86.67
Price Target1122 (10%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.75%
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)8.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.2
Fwd PE 11.61
P/S 0.6
P/FCF 19.7
P/OCF 7.83
P/B 1.67
P/tB 1.79
EV/EBITDA 4.53
EPS(TTM)67.09
EY6.58%
EPS(NY)87.89
Fwd EY8.62%
FCF(TTM)51.77
FCFY5.08%
OCF(TTM)130.34
OCFY12.78%
SpS1709.49
BVpS609.83
TBVpS569.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.68
Graham Number959.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.97
F-Score5
WACC7.2%
ROIC/WACC1.32
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-3.28%
EPS Next 2Y3.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.2%
Revenue growth 3Y8.16%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%1.84%
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y4.42%
Revenue Next 3Y4.79%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.77%
EBIT growth 3Y19.39%
EBIT growth 5Y16.77%
EBIT Next Year47.52%
EBIT Next 3Y21.4%
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 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 of KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) stock?

KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KSB stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) is 15.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.67.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KSB stock?

The dividend rating of KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.66%.