KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
83.45 EUR
-1.55 (-1.82%)
KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 102 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KBX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KBX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
In the past 5 years KBX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KBX has a Return On Assets of 4.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 68.63% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KBX (14.36%) is better than 78.43% of its industry peers.
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.
KBX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KBX has a better Operating Margin (11.08%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
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 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
KBX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KBX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
KBX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KBX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KBX has an Altman-Z score of 3.45. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KBX's Altman-Z score of 3.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.91, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KBX (0.82) is worse than 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.45 |
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.
KBX's Current ratio of 1.84 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 64.71% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.36, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.36 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KBX have decreased strongly by -29.50% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.37% on average over the past years.
KBX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.77%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.59% on average over the past years.
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 16.96% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.80% on average over the next years.
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.
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 30.91 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KBX.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KBX.
KBX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.20, KBX is valued on the expensive side.
KBX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. KBX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as KBX.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KBX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12 |
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.
KBX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
KBX's earnings are expected to grow with 22.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%, KBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.49.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, KBX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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 (11/17/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
83.45
-1.55 (-1.82%)
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 Cap13.45B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts74.29
Price Target91.61 (9.78%)
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 | 30.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.2 | ||
| P/S | 1.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.02 | ||
| P/B | 4.44 | ||
| P/tB | 10.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY3.24%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY5.49%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY5.96%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY8.32%
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 | 3.45 |
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 30.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.44.
How financially healthy is KNORR-BREMSE AG?
The financial health rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 5 / 10.