KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
93.025 EUR
+0.23 (+0.24%)
KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 113 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. While showing a medium growth rate, KBX is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years KBX has 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 4.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 67.26% of its industry peers.
KBX has a better Return On Equity (14.36%) than 78.76% of its industry peers.
KBX's Return On Invested Capital of 10.46% is amongst the best of the industry. KBX outperforms 82.30% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KBX is above the industry average of 8.69%.
| 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 65.49% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KBX has declined.
The Operating Margin of KBX (11.08%) is better than 74.34% of its industry peers.
KBX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KBX's Gross Margin of 54.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 73.45% of its industry peers.
KBX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
KBX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
KBX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KBX remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
KBX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KBX has an Altman-Z score of 3.58. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.58, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.11% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.91, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.83% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KBX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KBX is outperformed by 70.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC6.45%
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 64.60% of its industry peers.
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 better Quick ratio (1.36) than 75.22% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.77% 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)-1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
3.2 Future
KBX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.97% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KBX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.81% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y28.31%
EPS Next 3Y22.99%
EPS Next 5Y16.97%
Revenue Next Year-1.39%
Revenue Next 2Y2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y3.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.45 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KBX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KBX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KBX is more expensive than 62.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KBX is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.40, KBX is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KBX is more expensive than 63.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.78), we can say KBX is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
KBX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.99 |
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 22.99% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.31%
EPS Next 3Y22.99%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.88%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.58, KBX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.88% |
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 2Y28.31%
EPS Next 3Y22.99%
FRA:KBX (12/16/2025, 10:18:14 AM)
93.025
+0.23 (+0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.00B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts74.55
Price Target95.34 (2.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.88% |
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)4.07%
PT rev (3m)4.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.4 | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.4 | ||
| P/B | 4.95 | ||
| P/tB | 11.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.99 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY2.9%
EPS(NY)4.56
Fwd EY4.9%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY5.34%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY7.46%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)0.97
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 | 3.58 |
F-Score6
WACC6.45%
ROIC/WACC1.62
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 Y35.36%
EPS Next 2Y28.31%
EPS Next 3Y22.99%
EPS Next 5Y16.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
Revenue Next Year-1.39%
Revenue Next 2Y2.04%
Revenue Next 3Y3.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next Year41.62%
EBIT Next 3Y20.6%
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 3 / 10 to KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 34.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.95.
How financially healthy is KNORR-BREMSE AG?
The financial health rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 5 / 10.