KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KSB - DE0006292006 - Common Stock
880 EUR
+10 (+1.15%)
Taking everything into account, KSB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KSB was compared to 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 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.
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 65.05% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.01%, KSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.93% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.51%, KSB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KSB is in line with the industry average of 8.61%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.56%) for KSB is below the current ROIC(9.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 3.93%, KSB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KSB has grown nicely.
KSB has a Operating Margin of 7.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: KSB outperforms 65.05% of its industry peers.
KSB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KSB's Gross Margin of 61.00% is amongst the best of the industry. KSB outperforms 85.44% 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.
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.
KSB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KSB has an Altman-Z score of 2.89. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB outperforms 70.87% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KSB (0.61) is better than 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.
KSB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. KSB outperforms 91.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC7.2%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.97 indicates that KSB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KSB's Current ratio of 1.97 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB outperforms 73.79% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that KSB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KSB's Quick ratio of 1.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB outperforms 63.11% 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.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.56%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.12, the valuation of KSB can be described as correct.
KSB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KSB is cheaper than 77.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KSB to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.40), we can say KSB is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.64, the valuation of KSB can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KSB is valued a bit cheaper than 78.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, KSB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KSB is valued cheaper than 90.29% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KSB is cheaper than 62.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.8 |
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)0.58
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.90%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.44, KSB pays a better dividend. On top of this KSB pays more dividend than 86.41% of the companies listed 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 | 2.9% |
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.
KSB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.66%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
FRA:KSB (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
880
+10 (+1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.14%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.54B
Analysts84
Price Target1030.2 (17.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% |
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)-2.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 17 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 1.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.8 |
EPS(TTM)67.09
EY7.62%
EPS(NY)91.24
Fwd EY10.37%
FCF(TTM)51.77
FCFY5.88%
OCF(TTM)130.34
OCFY14.81%
SpS1709.49
BVpS609.83
TBVpS569.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.58
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 | 2.89 |
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-0.56%
EPS Next 2Y5.83%
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%