KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
82.6 EUR
-0.65 (-0.78%)
Overall KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KBX against 103 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While KBX belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KBX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years KBX has always been profitable.
KBX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KBX has a Return On Assets of 4.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 67.96% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 14.66%, KBX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KBX (10.75%) is better than 82.52% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KBX is above the industry average of 8.77%.
| 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 66.99% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBX has declined.
KBX has a better Operating Margin (11.05%) than 77.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBX has declined.
KBX has a better Gross Margin (54.45%) than 71.84% 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, KBX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for KBX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KBX has an Altman-Z score of 3.43. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KBX's Altman-Z score of 3.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 78.64% of its industry peers.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.79, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.11% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.86. This is a neutral value indicating KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KBX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.86) than 72.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.86 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC6.28%
2.3 Liquidity
KBX has a Current Ratio of 1.79. 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 Current ratio of 1.79. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 62.14% of its industry peers.
KBX has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that KBX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.31, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KBX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -31.23%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.37% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, KBX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.78% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.59% on average over the past years.
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
KBX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.67% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.97% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y41.78%
EPS Next 2Y30.52%
EPS Next 3Y23.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.6%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
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 31.53 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KBX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KBX is on the same level as its industry peers.
KBX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.50 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KBX.
KBX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.71. KBX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KBX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KBX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.9 |
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 23.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.52%
EPS Next 3Y23.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.04%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.88, KBX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
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 2Y30.52%
EPS Next 3Y23.67%
FRA:KBX (9/17/2025, 10:10:17 AM)
82.6
-0.65 (-0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners26.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.32B
Analysts71.43
Price Target91.62 (10.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
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)1.73%
PT rev (3m)2.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.9%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.5 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.63 | ||
| P/B | 4.63 | ||
| P/tB | 11.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.9 |
EPS(TTM)2.62
EY3.17%
EPS(NY)4.72
Fwd EY5.71%
FCF(TTM)5.09
FCFY6.16%
OCF(TTM)7.1
OCFY8.6%
SpS48.72
BVpS17.85
TBVpS6.97
PEG (NY)0.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.52%
ROICexcg 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 | 3.43 |
F-Score5
WACC6.28%
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)-31.23%
EPS 3Y-10.55%
EPS 5Y-5.37%
EPS Q2Q%-4.44%
EPS Next Y41.78%
EPS Next 2Y30.52%
EPS Next 3Y23.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-0.69%
Revenue Next Year0.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.67%
Revenue Next 3Y3.6%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next Year49.83%
EBIT Next 3Y21.63%
EBIT Next 5Y13.45%
FCF growth 1Y163.44%
FCF growth 3Y6.27%
FCF growth 5Y0.85%
OCF growth 1Y72.76%
OCF growth 3Y2.22%
OCF growth 5Y1.13%