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KPS AG (KSC.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:KSC - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000A1A6V48 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

0.806  -0.01 (-1.71%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, KSC scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KSC was compared to 72 industry peers in the IT Services industry. KSC has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. KSC has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KSC reported negative net income in multiple years.
KSC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KSC.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKSC.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M -20M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -18.32%, KSC is doing worse than 81.94% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KSC (-48.29%) is worse than 81.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
KSC.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKSC.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

KSC has a Gross Margin of 65.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KSC outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
KSC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for KSC so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector 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%
KSC.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKSC.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KSC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
KSC has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
KSC.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKSC.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
KSC.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKSC.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.81, we must say that KSC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of KSC (0.81) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
KSC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.62. This is a neutral value as KSC would need 5.62 years to pay back of 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.
KSC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is in the better half of the industry: KSC outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 5.62
Altman-Z 0.81
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC4.69%
KSC.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKSC.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

KSC has a Current Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that KSC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.66, KSC is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KSC has a Quick Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that KSC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting 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 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.66
KSC.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKSC.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KSC have decreased strongly by -1582.58% in the last year.
KSC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -18.20%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.25% on average over the past years.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -22.76% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, KSC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-150%
EPS Next 2Y-44.91%
EPS Next 3Y-22.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.77%
Revenue Next 2Y1.91%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%

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.
KSC.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKSC.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 50M 100M 150M
KSC.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKSC.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 0.2 -0.2 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

KSC reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for KSC. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
KSC.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKSC.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

KSC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
KSC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KSC is cheaper than 93.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.77
EV/EBITDA 11.66
KSC.DE Per share dataKSC.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KSC's earnings are expected to decrease with -22.76% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-44.91%
EPS Next 3Y-22.76%

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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 4.21. KSC pays more dividend than 97.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, KSC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.16%

5.2 History

Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
KSC.DE Yearly Dividends per shareKSC.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-44.91%
EPS Next 3Y-22.76%
KSC.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKSC.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M -20M

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KPS AG

FRA:KSC (3/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

0.806

-0.01 (-1.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)02-13 2025-02-13
Earnings (Next)05-08 2025-05-08
Inst Owners17.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners52.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.17M
Analysts47.5
Price Target0.94 (16.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-3.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-933.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.23
P/FCF 3.77
P/OCF 3.73
P/B 0.69
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.66
EPS(TTM)-0.56
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.25
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.21
FCFY26.49%
OCF(TTM)0.22
OCFY26.82%
SpS3.53
BVpS1.18
TBVpS-0.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.81
F-Score4
WACC4.69%
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-150%
EPS Next 2Y-44.91%
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 Year0.77%
Revenue Next 2Y1.91%
Revenue Next 3Y2.07%
Revenue Next 5Y1.73%
EBIT growth 1Y-52441.2%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year305.88%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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%