KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
100.05 EUR
+0.75 (+0.76%)
Overall KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KBX against 114 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KBX has an average financial health and profitability rating. KBX is quite expensive at the moment. It does show 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.
- KBX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- KBX's Return On Assets of 4.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
- KBX has a Return On Equity of 14.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 75.44% of its industry peers.
- KBX has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.46%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 79.82% of its industry peers.
- KBX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.00%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.14%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of KBX (5.56%) is better than 60.53% 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 71.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBX has declined.
- KBX's Gross Margin of 54.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 71.93% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KBX is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KBX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KBX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- KBX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KBX has an Altman-Z score of 3.69. 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 3.69, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- KBX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.91. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KBX would need 3.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KBX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.91. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 63.16% 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.
- KBX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.82. This is in the lower half of the industry: KBX underperforms 71.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC6.58%
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 65.79% 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.
- The Quick ratio of KBX (1.36) is better than 74.56% 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%.
- KBX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.37% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, KBX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.77% in the last 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, KBX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.97% on average per year.
- KBX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y34.39%
EPS Next 2Y28.4%
EPS Next 3Y23.17%
EPS Next 5Y16.97%
Revenue Next Year-1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 37.06 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KBX.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBX is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 63.16% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.33. KBX is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.91, the valuation of KBX can be described as rather expensive.
- 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 62.28% 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 (24.12), we can say KBX is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.91 |
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 | 20.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KBX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of KBX may justify a higher PE ratio.
- KBX's earnings are expected to grow with 23.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.4%
EPS Next 3Y23.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%, KBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.55.
- KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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 64.74% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP64.74%
EPS Next 2Y28.4%
EPS Next 3Y23.17%
FRA:KBX (1/15/2026, 5:29:56 PM)
100.05
+0.75 (+0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/dmh
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners28.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap16.13B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts77.27
Price Target97.86 (-2.19%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
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)2.64%
PT rev (3m)7.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 37.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.91 | ||
| P/S | 2.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.42 | ||
| P/B | 5.32 | ||
| P/tB | 12.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.82 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY2.7%
EPS(NY)4.57
Fwd EY4.56%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY4.97%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY6.94%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)1.08
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 | 3.69 |
F-Score6
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC1.59
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 Y34.39%
EPS Next 2Y28.4%
EPS Next 3Y23.17%
EPS Next 5Y16.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.77%
Revenue growth 3Y5.54%
Revenue growth 5Y2.59%
Sales Q2Q%-1.45%
Revenue Next Year-1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.55%
EBIT Next Year41.62%
EBIT Next 3Y20.74%
EBIT Next 5Y12.35%
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.
What is the valuation status of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) stock?
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 expected EPS growth for KBX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is expected to grow by 34.39% in the next year.
Is the dividend of KNORR-BREMSE AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 64.74%.