KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:KBX • DE000KBX1006
98.2 EUR
-0.25 (-0.25%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 05:23 PM
KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 111 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KBX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KBX is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KBX was profitable.
- In the past year KBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years KBX has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years KBX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KBX's Return On Assets of 4.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 63.96% of its industry peers.
- KBX has a better Return On Equity (14.36%) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of KBX (10.46%) is better than 79.28% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBX is in line with the industry average of 9.21%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.95% | ||
| ROE | 14.36% | ||
| ROIC | 10.46% |
ROA(3y)5.8%
ROA(5y)6.55%
ROE(3y)17.71%
ROE(5y)21.38%
ROIC(3y)11%
ROIC(5y)12.85%
1.3 Margins
- KBX has a Profit Margin of 5.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 62.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBX has declined.
- KBX has a Operating Margin of 11.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 71.17% of its industry peers.
- KBX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of KBX (54.67%) is better than 72.07% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KBX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.56% | ||
| GM | 54.67% |
OM growth 3Y-5.47%
OM growth 5Y-5.98%
PM growth 3Y-15.23%
PM growth 5Y-7.82%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y0.78%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KBX is creating some value.
- KBX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- KBX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KBX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.68 indicates that KBX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KBX (3.68) is better than 77.48% of its industry peers.
- KBX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.91. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KBX would need 3.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KBX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.91) than 63.06% of its industry peers.
- KBX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- KBX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KBX is outperformed by 71.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC6.77%
2.3 Liquidity
- KBX has a Current Ratio of 1.84. This is a normal value and indicates that KBX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- KBX's Current ratio of 1.84 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 65.77% of its industry peers.
- KBX has a Quick Ratio of 1.36. This is a normal value and indicates that KBX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- KBX has a Quick ratio of 1.36. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 75.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- KBX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -29.50%.
- Measured over the past years, KBX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.37% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, KBX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.77% in the last year.
- KBX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.59% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.5%
EPS 3Y-10.55%
EPS 5Y-5.37%
EPS Q2Q%9.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
3.2 Future
- KBX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.97% yearly.
- KBX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.12%
EPS Next 2Y28.69%
EPS Next 3Y23.39%
EPS Next 5Y16.97%
Revenue Next Year-1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 36.37 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KBX.
- 60.36% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KBX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.39, KBX is valued a bit more expensive.
- KBX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.41.
- KBX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.72), we can say KBX is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KBX is on the same level as its industry peers.
- KBX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KBX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of KBX may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KBX's earnings are expected to grow with 23.39% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.69%
EPS Next 3Y23.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.76%, KBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.48, KBX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.76% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KBX decreases each year by -1.32%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 64.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP64.74%
EPS Next 2Y28.69%
EPS Next 3Y23.39%
KNORR-BREMSE AG / KBX.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KBX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KBX.DE.
What is the valuation status of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) stock?
KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KBX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is expected to grow by 35.12% in the next year.
Is the dividend of KNORR-BREMSE AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 64.74%.