KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
81.25 EUR
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KBX. KBX was compared to 106 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KBX was profitable.
In the past year KBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KBX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KBX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KBX's Return On Assets of 4.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 68.87% of its industry peers.
KBX's Return On Equity of 14.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 78.30% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.75%, KBX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.08% 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 8.59%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of KBX (5.37%) is better than 66.04% 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 11.05%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.36% of the companies in the same industry.
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 72.64% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KBX is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KBX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KBX remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KBX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KBX has an Altman-Z score of 3.40. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.40, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KBX is 3.79, which is a good value as it means it would take KBX, 3.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.79, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.04% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86 indicates that KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.86, KBX is doing worse than 70.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC6.31%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.79 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KBX's Current ratio of 1.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 65.09% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.31 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KBX has a Quick ratio of 1.31. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 75.47% of its industry peers.
| 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 -31.23% in the last year.
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 -1.78%.
KBX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.59% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.23%
EPS 3Y-10.55%
EPS 5Y-5.37%
EPS Q2Q%-4.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-0.69%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 23.88% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y40.53%
EPS Next 2Y30.59%
EPS Next 3Y23.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.54%
Revenue Next 5Y4.65%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.01 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KBX.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KBX.
KBX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.89.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.20, the valuation of KBX can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KBX.
KBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.99.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
KBX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KBX is cheaper than 63.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.64 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KBX's earnings are expected to grow with 23.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.59%
EPS Next 3Y23.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.19%, KBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.62.
KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
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
KBX pays out 66.84% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP66.84%
EPS Next 2Y30.59%
EPS Next 3Y23.88%
FRA:KBX (10/27/2025, 5:35:30 PM)
81.25
0 (0%)
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 Cap13.10B
Revenue(TTM)7.85B
Net Income(TTM)421.93M
Analysts74.29
Price Target91.16 (12.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
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)-0.5%
PT rev (3m)3.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.2 | ||
| P/S | 1.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.44 | ||
| P/B | 4.55 | ||
| P/tB | 11.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.64 |
EPS(TTM)2.62
EY3.22%
EPS(NY)4.72
Fwd EY5.81%
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 Number32.44
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 | 3.4 |
F-Score5
WACC6.31%
ROIC/WACC1.7
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)-31.23%
EPS 3Y-10.55%
EPS 5Y-5.37%
EPS Q2Q%-4.44%
EPS Next Y40.53%
EPS Next 2Y30.59%
EPS Next 3Y23.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-0.69%
Revenue Next Year0.05%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.54%
Revenue Next 5Y4.65%
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 5Y13.96%
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 31.01 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.