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KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG (KSB3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KSB3 - DE0006292030

960 EUR
+4 (+0.42%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 5:29:12 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall KSB3 gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KSB3 against 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KSB3 scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. KSB3 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 KSB3 was profitable.
KSB3 had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KSB3 had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KSB3 had a positive operating cash flow.
KSB3.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKSB3.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

KSB3's Return On Assets of 4.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB3 outperforms 61.47% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.01%, KSB3 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.72% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB3 has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.51%) than 78.90% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KSB3 is in line with the industry average of 8.95%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.56%) for KSB3 is below the current ROIC(9.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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%
KSB3.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKSB3.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

KSB3 has a Profit Margin (3.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KSB3 has grown nicely.
KSB3's Operating Margin of 7.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB3 outperforms 63.30% of its industry peers.
KSB3's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KSB3 (61.00%) is better than 85.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KSB3 has remained more or less at the same level.
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%
KSB3.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKSB3.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KSB3 is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KSB3 remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KSB3 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
KSB3 has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KSB3.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKSB3.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500K 1M 1.5M
KSB3.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKSB3.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.94 indicates that KSB3 is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KSB3's Altman-Z score of 2.94 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB3 outperforms 65.14% of its industry peers.
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.
KSB3's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.61 is amongst the best of the industry. KSB3 outperforms 91.74% of its industry peers.
KSB3 has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KSB3 (0.03) is better than 90.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.61
Altman-Z 2.94
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC7.19%
KSB3.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKSB3.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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 Current ratio of 1.97. This is in the better half of the industry: KSB3 outperforms 72.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that KSB3 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KSB3's Quick ratio of 1.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB3 outperforms 66.97% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.97
Quick Ratio 1.16
KSB3.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKSB3.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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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.
KSB3 shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.20%.
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

KSB3 is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.33% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KSB3 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.
KSB3.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKSB3.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
KSB3.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKSB3.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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 14.31, which indicates a correct valuation of KSB3.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KSB3 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KSB3 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.92, the valuation of KSB3 can be described as very reasonable.
KSB3's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KSB3 is cheaper than 80.73% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB3 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.31
Fwd PE 10.92
KSB3.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKSB3.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, KSB3 is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.54
EV/EBITDA 4.25
KSB3.DE Per share dataKSB3.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 KSB3 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y3.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KSB3 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.76%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.56, KSB3 pays a better dividend. On top of this KSB3 pays more dividend than 83.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, KSB3 pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.76%

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.
The dividend of KSB3 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%
KSB3.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKSB3.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M
KSB3.DE Dividend Payout.KSB3.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KSB3.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG

FRA:KSB3 (1/2/2026, 5:29:12 PM)

960

+4 (+0.42%)

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 Cap1.68B
Revenue(TTM)2.99B
Net Income(TTM)117.50M
Analysts86.67
Price Target1099.91 (14.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.76%
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)-1.97%
PT rev (3m)11.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.74%
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 14.31
Fwd PE 10.92
P/S 0.56
P/FCF 18.54
P/OCF 7.37
P/B 1.57
P/tB 1.69
EV/EBITDA 4.25
EPS(TTM)67.09
EY6.99%
EPS(NY)87.89
Fwd EY9.15%
FCF(TTM)51.77
FCFY5.39%
OCF(TTM)130.34
OCFY13.58%
SpS1709.49
BVpS609.83
TBVpS569.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
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 2.94
F-Score5
WACC7.19%
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-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-VORZUG / KSB3.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG (KSB3.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KSB3.DE.


What is the valuation status for KSB3 stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG (KSB3.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of KSB3 stock?

KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG (KSB3.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KSB3 stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG (KSB3.DE) is 14.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.57.


What is the expected EPS growth for KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG (KSB3.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG (KSB3.DE) is expected to decline by -3.28% in the next year.