KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
94.6 EUR
-0.05 (-0.05%)
KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 113 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KBX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KBX is quite expensive at the moment. 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.
KBX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years KBX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.95%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.26% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX has a better Return On Equity (14.36%) than 78.76% of its industry peers.
KBX has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KBX outperforms 82.30% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KBX is above the industry average of 8.69%.
| 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 better Profit Margin (5.56%) than 65.49% of its industry peers.
KBX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.08%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.34% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KBX has a Gross Margin of 54.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 73.45% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for KBX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KBX remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KBX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.61 indicates that KBX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KBX has a Altman-Z score of 3.61. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 77.88% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KBX is 3.91, which is a good value as it means it would take KBX, 3.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KBX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.91) than 63.72% 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 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.82) than 70.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC6.45%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.84, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.60% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KBX's Quick ratio of 1.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 75.22% 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%.
KBX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.37% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.77% in the past 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.97% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
KBX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y28.31%
EPS Next 3Y22.99%
EPS Next 5Y16.97%
Revenue Next Year-1.39%
Revenue Next 2Y2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y3.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
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 accelerating.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.04, KBX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
KBX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KBX is more expensive than 64.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.38, KBX is valued a bit more expensive.
KBX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.74.
64.60% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KBX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
KBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
61.95% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KBX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KBX is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.22 |
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.
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 22.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.31%
EPS Next 3Y22.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.85%.
KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.59.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, KBX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
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
KBX pays out 64.74% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP64.74%
EPS Next 2Y28.31%
EPS Next 3Y22.99%
FRA:KBX (12/19/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
94.6
-0.05 (-0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.25B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts74.55
Price Target95.34 (0.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
Yearly Dividend1.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
DP64.74%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.76%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.65%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-24.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-81.09%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.65%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.5%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.52%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.33%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.76%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.03%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.03%
PT rev (1m)4.07%
PT rev (3m)4.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.74 | ||
| P/S | 1.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.63 | ||
| P/B | 5.03 | ||
| P/tB | 11.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.22 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY2.85%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY5.25%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY7.34%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.95% | ||
| ROE | 14.36% | ||
| ROCE | 14.09% | ||
| ROIC | 10.46% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.21% | ||
| OM | 11.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.56% | ||
| GM | 54.67% | ||
| FCFM | 10.24% |
ROA(3y)5.8%
ROA(5y)6.55%
ROE(3y)17.71%
ROE(5y)21.38%
ROIC(3y)11%
ROIC(5y)12.85%
ROICexc(3y)15.77%
ROICexc(5y)21.91%
ROICexgc(3y)25.92%
ROICexgc(5y)40.47%
ROCE(3y)14.82%
ROCE(5y)17.3%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.76%
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%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 184.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
F-Score6
WACC6.45%
ROIC/WACC1.62
Cap/Depr(3y)101.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.66%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.16%
Profit Quality(3y)97.69%
Profit Quality(5y)104.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.5%
EPS 3Y-10.55%
EPS 5Y-5.37%
EPS Q2Q%9.88%
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y28.31%
EPS Next 3Y22.99%
EPS Next 5Y16.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
Revenue Next Year-1.39%
Revenue Next 2Y2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y3.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next Year41.62%
EBIT Next 3Y20.6%
EBIT Next 5Y12.67%
FCF growth 1Y60.21%
FCF growth 3Y6.27%
FCF growth 5Y0.85%
OCF growth 1Y31.93%
OCF growth 3Y2.22%
OCF growth 5Y1.13%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for KNORR-BREMSE AG?
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 PE and PB ratios for KBX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 35.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.03.
How financially healthy is KNORR-BREMSE AG?
The financial health rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 5 / 10.