KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:KBX • DE000KBX1006
98.45 EUR
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Last: Jan 30, 2026, 05:36 PM
KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 111 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of KBX get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
- In the past 5 years KBX has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years KBX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KBX has a Return On Assets of 4.95%. This is in the better half 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.
- KBX has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 79.28% of its industry peers.
- KBX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.00%. This 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.
- KBX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KBX has a better Operating Margin (11.08%) than 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KBX is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KBX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- The number of shares outstanding for KBX remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- KBX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KBX has an Altman-Z score of 3.68. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- KBX has a Altman-Z score of 3.68. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.91, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that 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
- A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of KBX (1.84) is better than 65.77% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- KBX has a better Quick ratio (1.36) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KBX have decreased strongly by -29.50% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.37% on average over the past years.
- KBX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.77%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.59% on average over the past years.
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 4.11% 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 36.46, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KBX.
- 60.36% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KBX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- KBX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 28.39.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.46, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KBX.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KBX.
- 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 | 36.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- KBX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- KBX has a very decent profitability rating, which 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
- KBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.76%.
- KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.48.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KBX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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%.