KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
91.75 EUR
+0.75 (+0.82%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KBX. KBX was compared to 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KBX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KBX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KBX was profitable.
KBX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
KBX has a Return On Assets of 4.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 66.06% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KBX (14.36%) is better than 79.82% of its industry peers.
KBX has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.46%) than 82.57% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KBX is above the industry average of 8.83%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 5.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 65.14% of its industry peers.
KBX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.08%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.39% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBX has declined.
KBX's Gross Margin of 54.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 73.39% 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.
KBX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KBX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KBX has an Altman-Z score of 3.55. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.55, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.15% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 65.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.82, KBX is doing worse than 69.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.55 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC6.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KBX's Current ratio of 1.84 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 65.14% 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's Quick ratio of 1.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 74.31% 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.
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
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.81% on average over the next years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.98, the valuation of KBX can be described as expensive.
KBX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.49. KBX is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
KBX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.12.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KBX.
KBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as KBX.
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 | 18.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.76 |
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)0.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.31%
EPS Next 3Y22.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.97%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, KBX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.97% |
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 2Y28.31%
EPS Next 3Y22.99%
FRA:KBX (12/8/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
91.75
+0.75 (+0.82%)
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 Cap14.79B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts74.55
Price Target95.34 (3.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.97% |
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)-17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.12 | ||
| P/S | 1.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.22 | ||
| P/B | 4.88 | ||
| P/tB | 11.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.76 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY2.94%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY4.97%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY5.42%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY7.56%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)0.96
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 | 3.55 |
F-Score6
WACC6.53%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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 33.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.88.
How financially healthy is KNORR-BREMSE AG?
The financial health rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 5 / 10.