KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
81.3 EUR
+1.25 (+1.56%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KBX. KBX was compared to 109 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 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.
Each year in the past 5 years KBX has been profitable.
In the past 5 years KBX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KBX (4.91%) is better than 68.81% of its industry peers.
KBX has a better Return On Equity (14.66%) than 76.15% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.75%, KBX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.65% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.00%. This is above the industry average of 8.90%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.91% | ||
| ROE | 14.66% | ||
| ROIC | 10.75% |
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 better Profit Margin (5.37%) than 66.06% of its industry peers.
KBX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KBX has a better Operating Margin (11.05%) than 75.23% of its industry peers.
KBX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KBX's Gross Margin of 54.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 74.31% 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 | 11.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.37% | ||
| GM | 54.45% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KBX 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 3.38. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.38, 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 3.79. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KBX would need 3.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KBX (3.79) is better than 65.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KBX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.86) than 71.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC6.3%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.79 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KBX has a better Current ratio (1.79) than 66.06% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.31 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.31, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 |
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 -0.54% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, KBX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.59% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.5%
EPS 3Y-10.55%
EPS 5Y-5.37%
EPS Q2Q%9.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.96% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, KBX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y38.87%
EPS Next 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
EPS Next 5Y16.96%
Revenue Next Year-0.97%
Revenue Next 2Y2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y4.8%
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
KBX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.11.
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 26.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
KBX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.73.
KBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
KBX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
63.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KBX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.49 |
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 22.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.18%, KBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.60.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, KBX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
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
66.84% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.84%
EPS Next 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
FRA:KBX (11/10/2025, 10:45:55 AM)
81.3
+1.25 (+1.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.11B
Revenue(TTM)7.88B
Net Income(TTM)421.93M
Analysts74.29
Price Target91.61 (12.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% |
Yearly Dividend1.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
DP66.84%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-10.05%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.65%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-26.11%
Min EPS beat(4)-81.09%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.65%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-13.69%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.88%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-7.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.42%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.12%
PT rev (1m)0.49%
PT rev (3m)1.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.73 | ||
| P/S | 1.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.45 | ||
| P/B | 4.55 | ||
| P/tB | 11.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.49 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY3.32%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY5.64%
FCF(TTM)5.09
FCFY6.26%
OCF(TTM)7.1
OCFY8.74%
SpS48.72
BVpS17.85
TBVpS6.97
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number32.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.91% | ||
| ROE | 14.66% | ||
| ROCE | 14.48% | ||
| ROIC | 10.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.94% | ||
| OM | 11.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.37% | ||
| GM | 54.45% | ||
| FCFM | 10.44% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.91
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 83.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 14.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 194.34% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.38 |
F-Score5
WACC6.3%
ROIC/WACC1.71
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 Y38.87%
EPS Next 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
EPS Next 5Y16.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
Revenue Next Year-0.97%
Revenue Next 2Y2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y4.8%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next Year46.04%
EBIT Next 3Y21.17%
EBIT Next 5Y12.67%
FCF growth 1Y163.44%
FCF growth 3Y6.27%
FCF growth 5Y0.85%
OCF growth 1Y72.76%
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 5 / 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 PE and PB ratios for KBX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 30.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.55.
How financially healthy is KNORR-BREMSE AG?
The financial health rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 5 / 10.