KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG (KSB3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KSB3 - DE0006292030
976 EUR
+16 (+1.67%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KSB3. KSB3 was compared to 102 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.
In the past year KSB3 had a positive cash flow from operations.
KSB3 had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KSB3 always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.25%, KSB3 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KSB3 (11.01%) is better than 70.59% 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 80.39% 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 8.41%.
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
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 has a better Operating Margin (7.82%) than 65.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KSB3 has grown nicely.
KSB3 has a Gross Margin of 61.00%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KSB3 outperforms 84.31% 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 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
KSB3 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
KSB3 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KSB3 has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSB3 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KSB3 has an Altman-Z score of 2.94. 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.
KSB3's Altman-Z score of 2.94 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB3 outperforms 71.57% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KSB3 is 0.61, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KSB3, only 0.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KSB3 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.61) than 91.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that KSB3 is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.03, KSB3 belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.94 |
ROIC/WACC1.32
WACC7.23%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.97, KSB3 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.55% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
KSB3's Quick ratio of 1.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KSB3 outperforms 65.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KSB3 shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.72%.
KSB3 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.43% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KSB3 shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.20% in the last 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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.33% on average per year.
KSB3 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.79% yearly.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.55, KSB3 is valued correctly.
KSB3's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KSB3 is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KSB3 to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.45), we can say KSB3 is valued slightly cheaper.
KSB3 is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.11.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KSB3 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KSB3 is cheaper than 74.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KSB3 to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say KSB3 is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KSB3 indicates a rather cheap valuation: KSB3 is cheaper than 86.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KSB3's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.27 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KSB3 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.65
EPS Next 2Y3.86%
EPS Next 3Y8.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.66%, KSB3 has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KSB3's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.49. KSB3 pays more dividend than 81.37% of the companies in the same industry.
KSB3's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
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%
FRA:KSB3 (11/21/2025, 5:29:32 PM)
976
+16 (+1.67%)
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 Cap1.71B
Revenue(TTM)2.99B
Net Income(TTM)117.50M
Analysts86.67
Price Target1122 (14.96%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
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)14.78%
PT rev (3m)11.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.74%
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)-0.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.49 | ||
| P/B | 1.6 | ||
| P/tB | 1.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.27 |
EPS(TTM)67.09
EY6.87%
EPS(NY)87.89
Fwd EY9%
FCF(TTM)51.77
FCFY5.3%
OCF(TTM)130.34
OCFY13.35%
SpS1709.49
BVpS609.83
TBVpS569.37
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.65
Graham Number959.45
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%
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 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 | 2.94 |
F-Score5
WACC7.23%
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 of KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG (KSB3.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.
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.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KSB3 stock?
The dividend rating of KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG (KSB3.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.66%.