KSB SE & CO KGAA-VORZUG (KSB3.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KSB3 - DE0006292030
880 EUR
-4 (-0.45%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KSB3. KSB3 was compared to 106 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KSB3 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. KSB3 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
Of the past 5 years KSB3 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KSB3 had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KSB3 (4.25%) is better than 66.04% of its industry peers.
KSB3 has a Return On Equity of 11.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: KSB3 outperforms 67.92% of its industry peers.
KSB3's Return On Invested Capital of 9.51% is amongst the best of the industry. KSB3 outperforms 82.08% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KSB3 is in line with the industry average of 8.53%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.56%) for KSB3 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
KSB3's Profit Margin of 3.93% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KSB3 outperforms 53.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KSB3 has grown nicely.
KSB3 has a better Operating Margin (7.82%) than 67.92% of its industry peers.
KSB3's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KSB3 has a better Gross Margin (61.00%) than 86.79% of its industry peers.
KSB3'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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, KSB3 has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSB3 has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KSB3 has an Altman-Z score of 2.89. 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 has a better Altman-Z score (2.89) than 67.92% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 0.61. This is amongst the best in the industry. KSB3 outperforms 92.45% 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 89.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.89 |
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.97, KSB3 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.81% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that KSB3 should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.16, KSB3 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.47% on average over the past years.
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 7.69% on average over the next years.
KSB3 is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.08%
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.97%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.04%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.12, KSB3 is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KSB3 is valued a bit cheaper than 76.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.08, KSB3 is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.73 indicates a reasonable valuation of KSB3.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KSB3 indicates a rather cheap valuation: KSB3 is cheaper than 82.08% 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 (22.67), we can say KSB3 is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.73 |
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 91.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KSB3 is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.87 |
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 KSB3 may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.3
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.85%, 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 2.82. KSB3 pays more dividend than 83.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, KSB3 pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
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 2Y5.37%
EPS Next 3Y7.69%
FRA:KSB3 (8/26/2025, 5:29:51 PM)
880
-4 (-0.45%)
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 Cap1.54B
Analysts84
Price Target965.88 (9.76%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.85% |
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)-2.29%
PT rev (3m)-0.63%
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 17 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.75 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 1.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.87 |
EPS(TTM)67.09
EY7.62%
EPS(NY)90.46
Fwd EY10.28%
FCF(TTM)51.77
FCFY5.88%
OCF(TTM)130.34
OCFY14.81%
SpS1709.49
BVpS609.83
TBVpS569.37
PEG (NY)6.3
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
WACC7.16%
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 Year3.97%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.04%
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%