KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KSB - DE0006292006 - Common Stock
925 EUR
+5 (+0.54%)
Overall KSB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KSB against 106 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
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
KSB's Return On Assets of 4.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB outperforms 65.09% of its industry peers.
KSB's Return On Equity of 11.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB outperforms 66.98% of its industry peers.
KSB's Return On Invested Capital of 9.51% is amongst the best of the industry. KSB outperforms 81.13% of its industry peers.
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 8.53%.
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.
KSB's Operating Margin of 7.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB outperforms 66.98% of its industry peers.
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 85.85% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KSB is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KSB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
KSB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.92 indicates that KSB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KSB has a better Altman-Z score (2.92) than 69.81% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.61 is amongst the best of the industry. KSB outperforms 91.51% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.03, KSB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.16%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.97 indicates that KSB should not have too much problems paying 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 68.87% 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.
The Quick ratio of KSB (1.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.43% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, KSB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.20% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.47% on average over the past years.
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 a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.69% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.04% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.08%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.97%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.04%
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
KSB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.79.
KSB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KSB is cheaper than 73.58% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.23, the valuation of KSB can be described as very reasonable.
77.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, KSB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KSB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 | 17.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
KSB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.62
PEG (5Y)0.61
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.85%. 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 2.82. KSB pays more dividend than 84.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, KSB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
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
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 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
FRA:KSB (8/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
925
+5 (+0.54%)
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 Cap1.62B
Analysts84
Price Target1030.2 (11.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.23 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.1 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | 1.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.09 |
EPS(TTM)67.09
EY7.25%
EPS(NY)90.46
Fwd EY9.78%
FCF(TTM)51.77
FCFY5.6%
OCF(TTM)130.34
OCFY14.09%
SpS1709.49
BVpS609.83
TBVpS569.37
PEG (NY)6.62
PEG (5Y)0.61
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 | 2.92 |
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 Year3.97%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.04%
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%