KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KSB - DE0006292006 - Common Stock
1020 EUR
+10 (+0.99%)
Overall KSB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KSB against 115 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- KSB had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KSB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years KSB 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years KSB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of KSB (4.25%) is better than 61.74% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.01%, KSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- KSB has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.51%) than 79.13% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KSB is in line with the industry average of 8.97%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.93%, KSB is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KSB has grown nicely.
- KSB has a better Operating Margin (7.82%) than 63.48% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KSB has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of KSB (61.00%) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
- KSB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- KSB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.98 indicates that KSB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.98, KSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (0.61) than 93.04% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that KSB is not too dependend on debt financing.
- KSB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.03) than 90.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC7.35%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.97, KSB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- KSB has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that KSB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- KSB has a Quick ratio of 1.16. This is in the better half of the industry: KSB outperforms 63.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- KSB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.72%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.43% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- 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
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KSB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.79% on average per year.
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
- 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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.20 indicates a correct valuation of KSB.
- 80.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. KSB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.61, the valuation of KSB can be described as reasonable.
- 77.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KSB to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say KSB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 87.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KSB is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of KSB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.68
EPS Next 2Y3.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.65%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- KSB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.50. KSB pays more dividend than 84.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, 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.
- 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%
FRA:KSB (1/19/2026, 7:00:00 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 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)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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.58 |
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 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 | 2.98 |
F-Score5
WACC7.35%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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%.