KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
83.6 EUR
+0.3 (+0.36%)
Overall KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KBX against 102 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KBX has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.95%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.63% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.36%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.43% 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 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KBX is above the industry average of 8.41%.
| 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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBX has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.08%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBX has declined.
The Gross Margin of KBX (54.67%) is better than 70.59% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KBX is 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 3.42. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KBX has a better Altman-Z score (3.42) than 76.47% 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 64.71% of its industry peers.
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 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.65
WACC6.33%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KBX (1.84) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KBX's Quick ratio of 1.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KBX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -29.50%.
Measured over the past years, KBX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.37% on average per year.
KBX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.77%.
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)-1.77%
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.
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
KBX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.96.
KBX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
KBX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.07.
KBX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.23.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.08, KBX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with 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 | 16.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.78 |
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.
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 22.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.49, KBX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
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 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
FRA:KBX (11/21/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
83.6
+0.3 (+0.36%)
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 Cap13.48B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts74.29
Price Target91.61 (9.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
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)0.49%
PT rev (3m)1.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.99%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.23 | ||
| P/S | 1.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.05 | ||
| P/B | 4.45 | ||
| P/tB | 10.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.78 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY3.23%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY5.48%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY8.3%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)0.8
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 | 3.42 |
F-Score6
WACC6.33%
ROIC/WACC1.65
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)-1.77%
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-7.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next Year46.04%
EBIT Next 3Y21.17%
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 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 PE and PB ratios for KBX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 30.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.45.
How financially healthy is KNORR-BREMSE AG?
The financial health rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 5 / 10.