KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KSB - DE0006292006 - Common Stock
945 EUR
0 (0%)
KSB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 103 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KSB scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. KSB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KSB was profitable.
In the past year KSB had a positive cash flow from operations.
KSB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KSB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.25%, KSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.11% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.01%, KSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.51%, KSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.58% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.56%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.77%.
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 in line with its industry peers.
KSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.82%, KSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.05% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.00%, KSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.44% 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. 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.
The debt/assets ratio for KSB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KSB has an Altman-Z score of 2.93. 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.
The Altman-Z score of KSB (2.93) is better than 69.90% 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.
KSB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.61. This is amongst the best in the industry. KSB outperforms 90.29% of its industry peers.
KSB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KSB (0.03) is better than 88.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.16%
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 70.87% 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.
KSB has a Quick ratio of 1.16. This is in the better half of the industry: KSB outperforms 61.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
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.
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 7.69% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.08%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.09, the valuation of KSB can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KSB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, KSB is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.45 indicates a reasonable valuation of KSB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KSB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KSB is cheaper than 75.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.86, KSB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KSB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KSB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of KSB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.76
PEG (5Y)0.63
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%.
KSB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.88. KSB pays more dividend than 84.47% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
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
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 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
FRA:KSB (9/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
945
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.65B
Analysts84
Price Target1030.2 (9.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.55 | ||
| P/tB | 1.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.19 |
EPS(TTM)67.09
EY7.1%
EPS(NY)90.46
Fwd EY9.57%
FCF(TTM)51.77
FCFY5.48%
OCF(TTM)130.34
OCFY13.79%
SpS1709.49
BVpS609.83
TBVpS569.37
PEG (NY)6.76
PEG (5Y)0.63
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.25%
ROICexcg 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 | 2.93 |
F-Score5
WACC7.16%
ROIC/WACC1.33
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 Y2.08%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
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 Year50%
EBIT Next 3Y20.84%
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%