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

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

995 EUR
-15 (-1.49%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

KSB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 113 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KSB was profitable.
KSB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KSB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KSB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.25%, KSB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.36% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB has a better Return On Equity (11.01%) than 69.37% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KSB (9.51%) is better than 78.38% 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 8.69%.
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 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

KSB has a Profit Margin of 3.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KSB outperforms 49.55% of its industry peers.
KSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KSB has a Operating Margin of 7.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: KSB outperforms 61.26% 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 86.49% 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 2015 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.
KSB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KSB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KSB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KSB.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKSB.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 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 2.96. 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 Altman-Z score of 2.96. This is in the better half of the industry: KSB outperforms 65.77% 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 90.09% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that KSB is not too dependend on debt financing.
KSB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. KSB outperforms 89.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.61
Altman-Z 2.96
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.16%
KSB.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKSB.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.97 indicates that KSB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KSB (1.97) is better than 70.27% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that KSB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.16, KSB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.06% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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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
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

Based on estimates for the next years, KSB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.33% on average per year.
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

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 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.83, which 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 78.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.56. KSB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.32, which indicates a very decent 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 76.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, KSB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.83
Fwd PE 11.32
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KSB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.29% 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.22
EV/EBITDA 4.45
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

The decent profitability rating of KSB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
EPS Next 2Y3.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.62%. 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 1.58. KSB pays more dividend than 82.88% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.62%

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 2015 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 (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

995

-15 (-1.49%)

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 Cap1.74B
Revenue(TTM)2.99B
Net Income(TTM)117.50M
Analysts86.67
Price Target1122 (12.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.62%
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)-5.25%
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 14.83
Fwd PE 11.32
P/S 0.58
P/FCF 19.22
P/OCF 7.63
P/B 1.63
P/tB 1.75
EV/EBITDA 4.45
EPS(TTM)67.09
EY6.74%
EPS(NY)87.89
Fwd EY8.83%
FCF(TTM)51.77
FCFY5.2%
OCF(TTM)130.34
OCFY13.1%
SpS1709.49
BVpS609.83
TBVpS569.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.66
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 2.96
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 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.


Can you provide the valuation status for KSB SE & CO KGAA?

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.


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 14.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.


How financially healthy is KSB SE & CO KGAA?

The financial health rating of KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) is 7 / 10.