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.

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1. KBX.DE Profitability Analysis

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 4 of the past 5 years.
  • KBX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of KBX (4.95%) is better than 67.92% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of KBX (14.36%) is better than 82.08% of its industry peers.
  • KBX has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KBX outperforms 84.91% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KBX is above the industry average of 8.58%.
Industry RankSector 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%
KBX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKBX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • KBX has a Profit Margin of 5.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 66.98% of its industry peers.
  • 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 75.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBX has declined.
  • KBX has a Gross Margin of 54.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 74.53% 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 11.08%
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%
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 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.
  • 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.
KBX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKBX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • KBX has an Altman-Z score of 3.76. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of KBX (3.76) is better than 81.13% 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KBX (3.91) is better than 66.98% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • KBX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.82) than 69.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 3.91
Altman-Z 3.76
ROIC/WACC1.58
WACC6.6%
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 1B 2B 3B

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 66.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 has a Quick ratio of 1.36. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 76.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.84
Quick Ratio 1.36
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 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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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 Year5.43%
Revenue Next 2Y5.9%
Revenue Next 3Y5.48%
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.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.23, KBX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KBX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. KBX is around the same levels.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KBX.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBX is valued a bit more expensive than 61.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.23
Fwd PE 22.5
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

  • 63.21% 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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.92
EV/EBITDA 14.38
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.
  • KBX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as KBX's earnings are expected to grow with 20.91% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)19.05
EPS Next 2Y26.45%
EPS Next 3Y20.91%

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5. KBX.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.97%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.64, KBX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector 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 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 64.74% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP64.74%
EPS Next 2Y26.45%
EPS Next 3Y20.91%
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 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 (4/10/2026, 9:58:35 AM)

104

+0.3 (+0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners27.24%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap16.76B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts76.19
Price Target114.43 (10.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.97%
Yearly Dividend1.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.32%
DP64.74%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
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)3.34%
PT rev (3m)16.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.23
Fwd PE 22.5
P/S 2.14
P/FCF 20.92
P/OCF 14.99
P/B 5.53
P/tB 12.97
EV/EBITDA 14.38
EPS(TTM)3.33
EY3.2%
EPS(NY)4.62
Fwd EY4.45%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY4.78%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY6.67%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)19.05
Graham Number37.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.76
F-Score6
WACC6.6%
ROIC/WACC1.58
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 Year5.43%
Revenue Next 2Y5.9%
Revenue Next 3Y5.48%
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 for KBX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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

KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 31.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.53.


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 38.83% in the next year.