KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:KBX • DE000KBX1006

105.2 EUR
-1.2 (-1.13%)
Last: Feb 10, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 112 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While KBX has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. While showing a medium growth rate, KBX is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KBX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • KBX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
KBX.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKBX.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.95%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.36%, KBX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KBX's Return On Invested Capital of 10.46% is amongst the best of the industry. KBX outperforms 83.04% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KBX is above the industry average of 8.65%.
Industry RankSector 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%
KBX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKBX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of KBX (5.56%) is better than 65.18% of its industry peers.
  • KBX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of KBX (11.08%) is better than 73.21% of its industry peers.
  • KBX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.67%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KBX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
KBX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKBX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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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.
  • KBX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KBX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KBX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KBX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKBX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
KBX.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKBX.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • KBX has an Altman-Z score of 3.81. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KBX has a better Altman-Z score (3.81) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (3.91) than 65.18% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KBX is outperformed by 70.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.82
Debt/FCF 3.91
Altman-Z 3.81
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC6.93%
KBX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKBX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KBX has a Current ratio of 1.84. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 63.39% 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's Quick ratio of 1.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 73.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.84
Quick Ratio 1.36
KBX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKBX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KBX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.12%
EPS Next 2Y28.69%
EPS Next 3Y23.39%
EPS Next 5Y16.97%
Revenue Next Year-1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y1.88%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%

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.
  • 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.
KBX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKBX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
KBX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKBX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.96, KBX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KBX is valued a bit more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KBX to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.03), we can say KBX is valued slightly more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.93, 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 62.50% 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 (27.97), we can say KBX is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.96
Fwd PE 22.93
KBX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKBX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 63.39% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KBX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • KBX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.17
EV/EBITDA 14.72
KBX.DE Per share dataKBX.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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 23.39% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.69%
EPS Next 3Y23.39%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.65%, KBX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.45, KBX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%

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
KBX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareKBX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

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 2Y28.69%
EPS Next 3Y23.39%
KBX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKBX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
KBX.DE Dividend Payout.KBX.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KBX.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KNORR-BREMSE AG

FRA:KBX (2/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

105.2

-1.2 (-1.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-30
Earnings (Next)02-19
Inst Owners28.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap16.96B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts77.27
Price Target102.32 (-2.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.65%
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)4.56%
PT rev (3m)11.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.96
Fwd PE 22.93
P/S 2.17
P/FCF 21.17
P/OCF 15.16
P/B 5.6
P/tB 13.12
EV/EBITDA 14.72
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY2.57%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY4.36%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY4.72%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY6.6%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number33.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.81
F-Score6
WACC6.93%
ROIC/WACC1.51
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 Y35.12%
EPS Next 2Y28.69%
EPS Next 3Y23.39%
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 2 / 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 7 / 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 35.12% 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%.