KPS AG (KSC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KSC - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A1A6V48 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, KSC scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KSC was compared to 69 industry peers in the IT Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of KSC have multiple concerns. KSC is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KSC had negative earnings in the past year.
KSC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KSC reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years KSC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -18.32%, KSC is doing worse than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -48.29%, KSC is doing worse than 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -18.32% | ||
| ROE | -48.29% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-4.37%
ROA(5y)-0.6%
ROE(3y)-12.28%
ROE(5y)-2.38%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
KSC has a Gross Margin of 65.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KSC outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KSC has remained more or less at the same level.
KSC does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 65.04% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KSC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for KSC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KSC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
KSC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.80, we must say that KSC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.80, KSC is not doing good in the industry: 81.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KSC is 5.62, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KSC, 5.62 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KSC has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.62) which is in line with its industry peers.
KSC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KSC (0.32) is better than 62.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.8 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that KSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KSC has a Current ratio of 0.66. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KSC underperforms 84.06% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that KSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KSC's Quick ratio of 0.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KSC is outperformed by 82.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KSC have decreased strongly by -1582.58% in the last year.
The Revenue for KSC has decreased by -18.20% in the past year. This is quite bad
KSC shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1582.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-327.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.72%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.25%
Sales Q2Q%-16.33%
3.2 Future
KSC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -22.76% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.89% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-40%
EPS Next 2Y-4.88%
EPS Next 3Y-22.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.65%
Revenue Next 2Y2.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
Revenue Next 5Y0.89%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for KSC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year KSC is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.32% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KSC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KSC is valued cheaper than 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as KSC's earnings are expected to decrease with -22.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.88%
EPS Next 3Y-22.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KSC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.16%, which is a nice return.
KSC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.38. KSC pays more dividend than 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, KSC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.16% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-4.88%
EPS Next 3Y-22.76%
FRA:KSC (5/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.78
+0.01 (+1.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners52.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap32.10M
Analysts74.29
Price Target1.03 (32.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.16% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
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)10.14%
PT rev (3m)6.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)44%
EPS NY rev (3m)-566.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.61 | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.48 |
EPS(TTM)-0.56
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.14
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.21
FCFY27.37%
OCF(TTM)0.22
OCFY27.71%
SpS3.53
BVpS1.18
TBVpS-0.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -18.32% | ||
| ROE | -48.29% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 65.04% | ||
| FCFM | 6.04% |
ROA(3y)-4.37%
ROA(5y)-0.6%
ROE(3y)-12.28%
ROE(5y)-2.38%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.49%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.62 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 147.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.8 |
F-Score4
WACC5.1%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)2.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)13.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.67%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1582.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-327.5%
EPS Next Y-40%
EPS Next 2Y-4.88%
EPS Next 3Y-22.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.72%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.25%
Sales Q2Q%-16.33%
Revenue Next Year1.65%
Revenue Next 2Y2.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
Revenue Next 5Y0.89%
EBIT growth 1Y-52441.2%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year222.19%
EBIT Next 3Y56.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-0.71%
FCF growth 3Y-17.96%
FCF growth 5Y-15.65%
OCF growth 1Y-3.79%
OCF growth 3Y-20.01%
OCF growth 5Y-17.99%