KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:KBX • DE000KBX1006

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105.6 EUR
+3.7 (+3.63%)
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This KBX.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. KBX.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KBX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • KBX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • KBX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • KBX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KBX.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKBX.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.01%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.63% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KBX has a better Return On Equity (17.20%) than 85.19% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of KBX (10.37%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBX is above the industry average of 8.73%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.01%
ROE 17.2%
ROIC 10.37%
ROA(3y)5.78%
ROA(5y)6.41%
ROE(3y)17.1%
ROE(5y)19.4%
ROIC(3y)10.78%
ROIC(5y)11.4%
KBX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKBX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • KBX has a Profit Margin of 6.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 74.07% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBX has declined.
  • KBX has a better Operating Margin (11.55%) than 78.70% of its industry peers.
  • KBX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • KBX has a better Gross Margin (54.88%) than 78.70% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 11.55%
PM (TTM) 6.83%
GM 54.88%
OM growth 3Y3.57%
OM growth 5Y-3.25%
PM growth 3Y0.05%
PM growth 5Y-3.23%
GM growth 3Y3.68%
GM growth 5Y0.72%
KBX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKBX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. KBX.DE Health Analysis

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.
  • KBX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • KBX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KBX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKBX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
KBX.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKBX.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.80 indicates that KBX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KBX has a better Altman-Z score (3.80) than 79.63% of its industry peers.
  • KBX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.93. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KBX would need 3.93 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.93, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KBX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • KBX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KBX is outperformed by 69.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 3.93
Altman-Z 3.8
ROIC/WACC1.56
WACC6.63%
KBX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKBX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.87 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of KBX (1.87) is better than 67.59% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.46 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KBX's Quick ratio of 1.46 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 76.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.87
Quick Ratio 1.46
KBX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKBX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. KBX.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • KBX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.22%, which is quite impressive.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, KBX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.64% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -0.84% in the past year.
  • KBX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.89% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.22%
EPS 3Y3.31%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%572.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.84%
Revenue growth 3Y3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y4.89%
Sales Q2Q%-0.44%

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 19.94% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KBX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y36.03%
EPS Next 2Y26.6%
EPS Next 3Y19.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y5.79%
Revenue Next 3Y5.55%
Revenue Next 5Y5.07%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
KBX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKBX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
KBX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKBX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. KBX.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 31.71, the valuation of KBX can be described as expensive.
  • KBX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.87. KBX is around the same levels.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.31, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KBX.
  • KBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.51, KBX is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.71
Fwd PE 23.31
KBX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKBX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • KBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KBX is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KBX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.68
EV/EBITDA 13.99
KBX.DE Per share dataKBX.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • KBX's 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 19.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)19.35
EPS Next 2Y26.6%
EPS Next 3Y19.94%

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5. KBX.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%, KBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.54.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, KBX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.86%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KBX decreases each year by -0.57%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.57%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
KBX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareKBX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • KBX pays out 52.81% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP52.81%
EPS Next 2Y26.6%
EPS Next 3Y19.94%
KBX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKBX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
KBX.DE Dividend Payout.KBX.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KBX.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KBX.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KNORR-BREMSE AG

FRA:KBX (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

105.6

+3.7 (+3.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners27.42%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.02B
Revenue(TTM)7.82B
Net Income(TTM)534.00M
Analysts76.19
Price Target114.5 (8.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.86%
Yearly Dividend1.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.57%
DP52.81%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.76%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.14%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.65%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.24%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.24%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-10.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.93%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.7%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.18%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.09%
PT rev (1m)3.4%
PT rev (3m)14.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.71
Fwd PE 23.31
P/S 2.18
P/FCF 21.68
P/OCF 15.25
P/B 5.48
P/tB 12.3
EV/EBITDA 13.99
EPS(TTM)3.33
EY3.15%
EPS(NY)4.53
Fwd EY4.29%
FCF(TTM)4.87
FCFY4.61%
OCF(TTM)6.92
OCFY6.56%
SpS48.49
BVpS19.26
TBVpS8.59
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)19.35
Graham Number37.9832 (-64.03%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.01%
ROE 17.2%
ROCE 14.42%
ROIC 10.37%
ROICexc 14.83%
ROICexgc 24.42%
OM 11.55%
PM (TTM) 6.83%
GM 54.88%
FCFM 10.04%
ROA(3y)5.78%
ROA(5y)6.41%
ROE(3y)17.1%
ROE(5y)19.4%
ROIC(3y)10.78%
ROIC(5y)11.4%
ROICexc(3y)15.65%
ROICexc(5y)16.44%
ROICexgc(3y)26.3%
ROICexgc(5y)26.38%
ROCE(3y)14.99%
ROCE(5y)15.85%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-22.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.23%
OM growth 3Y3.57%
OM growth 5Y-3.25%
PM growth 3Y0.05%
PM growth 5Y-3.23%
GM growth 3Y3.68%
GM growth 5Y0.72%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 3.93
Debt/EBITDA 1.92
Cap/Depr 85.09%
Cap/Sales 4.23%
Interest Coverage 9.92
Cash Conversion 86.38%
Profit Quality 147%
Current Ratio 1.87
Quick Ratio 1.46
Altman-Z 3.8
F-Score7
WACC6.63%
ROIC/WACC1.56
Cap/Depr(3y)93.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.84%
Profit Quality(3y)133.74%
Profit Quality(5y)106.68%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.22%
EPS 3Y3.31%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%572.73%
EPS Next Y36.03%
EPS Next 2Y26.6%
EPS Next 3Y19.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.84%
Revenue growth 3Y3.02%
Revenue growth 5Y4.89%
Sales Q2Q%-0.44%
Revenue Next Year5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y5.79%
Revenue Next 3Y5.55%
Revenue Next 5Y5.07%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.82%
EBIT growth 3Y6.69%
EBIT growth 5Y1.48%
EBIT Next Year59.47%
EBIT Next 3Y24.04%
EBIT Next 5Y17.12%
FCF growth 1Y12.79%
FCF growth 3Y60.63%
FCF growth 5Y3.09%
OCF growth 1Y7.1%
OCF growth 3Y27.25%
OCF growth 5Y1.5%

KNORR-BREMSE AG / KBX.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KBX stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KBX.DE.


What is the valuation status for KBX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for KNORR-BREMSE AG?

KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 31.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.48.


What is the expected EPS growth for KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is expected to grow by 36.03% in the next year.