KPS AG (KSC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KSC - DE000A1A6V48 - Common Stock
0.678 EUR
0 (-0.29%)
Overall KSC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated KSC against 71 industry peers in the IT Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of KSC have multiple concerns. KSC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KSC has reported negative net income.
KSC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years KSC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years KSC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KSC (-14.73%) is worse than 84.51% of its industry peers.
KSC has a worse Return On Equity (-37.82%) than 84.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -14.73% | ||
| ROE | -37.82% | ||
| 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 (66.07%) which is in line with 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 | 66.07% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KSC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.02, we must say that KSC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of KSC (1.02) is worse than 78.87% of its industry peers.
KSC has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.41. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KSC would need 6.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.41, KSC is doing worse than 67.61% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36 indicates that KSC is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.36, KSC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.68 indicates that KSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.68, KSC is not doing good in the industry: 88.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that KSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KSC (0.68) is worse than 88.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KSC have decreased strongly by -96.60% in the last year.
The Revenue for KSC has decreased by -15.56% 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)-96.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.72%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.25%
Sales Q2Q%-14.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 39.25% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
KSC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y150%
EPS Next 2Y64.32%
EPS Next 3Y39.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.9%
Revenue Next 2Y2.73%
Revenue Next 3Y1.31%
Revenue Next 5Y1.6%
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
KSC reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.59 indicates a reasonable valuation of KSC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KSC indicates a rather cheap valuation: KSC is cheaper than 83.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.73. KSC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KSC is valued a bit cheaper than 71.83% of the companies in the same industry.
94.37% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KSC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
KSC's earnings are expected to grow with 39.25% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y64.32%
EPS Next 3Y39.25%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.16%, KSC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of KSC has falen by -22.43%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
KSC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 7.63. KSC pays more dividend than 94.37% of the companies in the same industry.
KSC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| 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 2Y64.32%
EPS Next 3Y39.25%
FRA:KSC (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.678
0 (-0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners58.91%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap27.90M
Analysts74.29
Price Target1.03 (51.92%)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)135.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)135.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.43 | ||
| P/B | 0.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.62 |
EPS(TTM)-0.44
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.07
Fwd EY10.43%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY28.74%
OCF(TTM)0.2
OCFY29.14%
SpS3.26
BVpS1.18
TBVpS-0.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -14.73% | ||
| ROE | -37.82% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 66.07% | ||
| FCFM | 5.97% |
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 Turnover1.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.41 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.08% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.02 |
F-Score4
WACC7%
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)-96.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100.75%
EPS Next Y150%
EPS Next 2Y64.32%
EPS Next 3Y39.25%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.72%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.25%
Sales Q2Q%-14.72%
Revenue Next Year0.9%
Revenue Next 2Y2.73%
Revenue Next 3Y1.31%
Revenue Next 5Y1.6%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.35%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year222.19%
EBIT Next 3Y56.57%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-43.12%
FCF growth 3Y-17.96%
FCF growth 5Y-15.65%
OCF growth 1Y-58.9%
OCF growth 3Y-20.01%
OCF growth 5Y-17.99%