KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG (KSB3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KSB3 - DE0006292030
934 EUR
+9 (+0.97%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KSB3. KSB3 was compared to 103 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KSB3 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. KSB3 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KSB3 was profitable.
KSB3 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years KSB3 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years KSB3 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KSB3 (4.25%) is better than 64.08% of its industry peers.
KSB3 has a Return On Equity of 11.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: KSB3 outperforms 68.93% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.51%, KSB3 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KSB3 is in line with the industry average of 8.77%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.51%) for KSB3 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
The Profit Margin of KSB3 (3.93%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KSB3's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.82%, KSB3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.02% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB3's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.00%, KSB3 belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KSB3 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KSB3 is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KSB3 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
KSB3 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KSB3 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KSB3 has an Altman-Z score of 2.92. This is not the best score and indicates that KSB3 is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.92, KSB3 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.93% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB3 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.61, KSB3 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.26% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that KSB3 is not too dependend on debt financing.
KSB3 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. KSB3 outperforms 89.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.16%
2.3 Liquidity
KSB3 has a Current Ratio of 1.97. This is a normal value and indicates that KSB3 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KSB3 has a better Current ratio (1.97) than 71.84% of its industry peers.
KSB3 has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that KSB3 is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.16, KSB3 is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KSB3 have decreased strongly by -20.72% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KSB3 shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.43% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.20% in the past year.
KSB3 shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.47% yearly.
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, KSB3 will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.69% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2.08%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.04%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.92 indicates a correct valuation of KSB3.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KSB3 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KSB3 to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say KSB3 is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.33, the valuation of KSB3 can be described as reasonable.
KSB3's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KSB3 is cheaper than 77.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.86. KSB3 is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
87.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSB3, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KSB3 is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KSB3 does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
KSB3 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.68
PEG (5Y)0.62
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KSB3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KSB3's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.88. KSB3 pays more dividend than 83.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, KSB3 pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KSB3 is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 52.33%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)52.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
KSB3 pays out 39.66% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
KSB3's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP39.66%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
FRA:KSB3 (9/19/2025, 5:29:47 PM)
934
+9 (+0.97%)
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 Cap1.63B
Analysts84
Price Target985.41 (5.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
Yearly Dividend26.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)52.33%
DP39.66%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-0.45%
PT rev (3m)4.43%
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)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.53 | ||
| P/tB | 1.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.09 |
EPS(TTM)67.09
EY7.18%
EPS(NY)90.46
Fwd EY9.68%
FCF(TTM)51.77
FCFY5.54%
OCF(TTM)130.34
OCFY13.96%
SpS1709.49
BVpS609.83
TBVpS569.37
PEG (NY)6.68
PEG (5Y)0.62
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 Year3.04%
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 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%