KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
94.6 EUR
-0.05 (-0.05%)
Taking everything into account, KBX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KBX was compared to 113 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. While showing a medium growth rate, KBX is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KBX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KBX has been profitable.
KBX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.36%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.46%, KBX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.56%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.49% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KBX (11.08%) is better than 74.34% of its industry peers.
KBX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KBX's Gross Margin of 54.67% is fine compared to the rest 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
KBX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
KBX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 3.61. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KBX has a better Altman-Z score (3.61) than 76.99% 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 62.83% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating 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 70.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC6.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KBX has a better Current ratio (1.84) than 64.60% 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 75.22% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.77% in the past year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KBX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.97% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 35.04 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KBX.
63.72% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KBX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.38, KBX is valued a bit more expensive.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.74, KBX is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KBX is more expensive than 64.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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.
KBX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.23 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.88%, KBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.58.
KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.88% |
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 (12/19/2025, 5:36:15 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 | 1.88% |
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)-1.96%
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 | 13.23 |
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
WACC6.44%
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.