KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:KBX • DE000KBX1006
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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.
1. KBX.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KBX was profitable.
- In the past year KBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years KBX 4 years were profitable.
- KBX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.95%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 14.36%, KBX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBX's Return On Invested Capital of 10.46% is amongst the best of the industry. KBX outperforms 85.05% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KBX is above the industry average of 8.73%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.56%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBX has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.08%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.64% 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 74.77% 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. KBX.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KBX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- There is no outstanding debt for KBX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
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's Altman-Z score of 3.68 is amongst the best of the industry. KBX outperforms 81.31% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.91, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 69.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC6.56%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.84, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.42% 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.
- The Quick ratio of KBX (1.36) is better than 77.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. KBX.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.22% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.64% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.22%
EPS 3Y3.31%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%572.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.44%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.91% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- 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 Y38.83%
EPS Next 2Y26.45%
EPS Next 3Y20.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y5.77%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y5.07%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. KBX.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- KBX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.73.
- KBX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- KBX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- 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.
- KBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 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 | 19.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.78 |
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.
- KBX's earnings are expected to grow with 20.91% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)18.14
EPS Next 2Y26.45%
EPS Next 3Y20.91%
5. KBX.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.70%, KBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.50, KBX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% |
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 2Y26.45%
EPS Next 3Y20.91%
KBX.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:KBX (3/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
99
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners27.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.96B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts72.38
Price Target110.73 (11.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.7% |
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)8.22%
PT rev (3m)16.15%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.97%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.41 | ||
| P/S | 2.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.27 | ||
| P/B | 5.27 | ||
| P/tB | 12.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.78 |
EPS(TTM)3.33
EY3.36%
EPS(NY)4.62
Fwd EY4.67%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY5.02%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY7.01%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)18.14
Graham Number37.52
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 | 3.68 |
F-Score6
WACC6.56%
ROIC/WACC1.59
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)20.22%
EPS 3Y3.31%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%572.73%
EPS Next Y38.83%
EPS Next 2Y26.45%
EPS Next 3Y20.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-0.44%
Revenue Next Year5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y5.77%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y5.07%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next Year39.62%
EBIT Next 3Y20.91%
EBIT Next 5Y13.69%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 4 / 10 to KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 38.83% in the next year.
Is the dividend of KNORR-BREMSE AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 64.74%.