KSB SE & CO KGAA (KSB.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KSB - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0006292006 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KSB. KSB was compared to 110 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 valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KSB had positive earnings in the past year.
KSB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.11%, KSB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KSB (10.79%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
KSB's Return On Invested Capital of 9.40% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB outperforms 75.45% 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 8.45%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.56%) for KSB is below the current ROIC(9.40%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.11% | ||
| ROE | 10.79% | ||
| ROIC | 9.4% |
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 3.98%, KSB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.64% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KSB (8.08%) is better than 64.55% of its industry peers.
KSB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KSB has a Gross Margin of 60.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KSB outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
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 | 8.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.98% | ||
| GM | 60.62% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for KSB remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KSB has an Altman-Z score of 2.85. 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 2.85 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
KSB has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.44. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KSB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.44. This is amongst the best in the industry. KSB outperforms 95.45% 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 90.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC7.04%
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 69.09% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that KSB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.19, KSB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KSB have decreased strongly by -22.47% 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 5.19%.
KSB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.47% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.47%
EPS 3Y8.07%
EPS 5Y22.43%
EPS Q2Q%-33.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.19%
Revenue growth 3Y8.16%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%6.58%
3.2 Future
KSB is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -25.99% 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 3Y-25.99%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.63 indicates a correct valuation of KSB.
74.55% 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 26.20. KSB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.22, which indicates a very decent valuation of KSB.
73.64% 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 22.13, KSB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KSB indicates a rather cheap valuation: KSB is cheaper than 89.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KSB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.48 |
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.
KSB's earnings are expected to decrease with -25.99% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)6.06
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y-25.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KSB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.17%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.25, KSB pays a better dividend. On top of this KSB pays more dividend than 86.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KSB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.17% |
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 Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
KSB pays out 38.85% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP38.85%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y-25.99%
FRA:KSB (5/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
850
+5 (+0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners7.85%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.49B
Analysts84
Price Target1030.2 (21.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.17% |
Yearly Dividend26.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)52.33%
DP38.85%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
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)17.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.22 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | 1.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.48 |
EPS(TTM)67.32
EY7.92%
EPS(NY)83.16
Fwd EY9.78%
FCF(TTM)76.34
FCFY8.98%
OCF(TTM)153.49
OCFY18.06%
SpS1694.4
BVpS624.29
TBVpS582.23
PEG (NY)6.06
PEG (5Y)0.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.11% | ||
| ROE | 10.79% | ||
| ROCE | 12.71% | ||
| ROIC | 9.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.31% | ||
| OM | 8.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.98% | ||
| GM | 60.62% | ||
| FCFM | 4.51% |
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)3.51%
ROE(3y)12.43%
ROE(5y)9.85%
ROIC(3y)8.56%
ROIC(5y)7.27%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 138.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 77.26 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.73% | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.85 |
F-Score4
WACC7.04%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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)-22.47%
EPS 3Y8.07%
EPS 5Y22.43%
EPS Q2Q%-33.68%
EPS Next Y2.08%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y-25.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.19%
Revenue growth 3Y8.16%
Revenue growth 5Y4.47%
Sales Q2Q%6.58%
Revenue Next Year3.97%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.48%
EBIT growth 3Y19.39%
EBIT growth 5Y16.77%
EBIT Next Year50%
EBIT Next 3Y20.84%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-23.84%
FCF growth 3Y12.97%
FCF growth 5Y19.39%
OCF growth 1Y-4.71%
OCF growth 3Y17.25%
OCF growth 5Y12.95%