KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
85.05 EUR
+1.45 (+1.73%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to KBX. KBX was compared to 108 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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.95%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX has a Return On Equity of 14.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 79.63% of its industry peers.
KBX has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.46%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBX is above the industry average of 8.99%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.56%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KBX's Operating Margin of 11.08% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBX has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.67%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KBX is 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.
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 has a better Altman-Z score (3.43) than 76.85% 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.
KBX's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 66.67% 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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.82) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC6.29%
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 better Current ratio (1.84) than 65.74% 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 77.78% 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.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.96% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
KBX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.80% yearly.
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.50, KBX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
KBX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KBX is more expensive than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.65. KBX is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.55 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KBX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KBX is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.45. KBX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KBX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 22.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.47.
KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
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 (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
85.05
+1.45 (+1.73%)
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 Cap13.71B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts74.29
Price Target90.91 (6.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
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)-0.28%
PT rev (3m)-0.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.55 | ||
| P/S | 1.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.26 | ||
| P/B | 4.53 | ||
| P/tB | 10.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.82 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY3.17%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY5.84%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY8.16%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)0.81
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 | 3.43 |
F-Score6
WACC6.29%
ROIC/WACC1.66
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 31.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.53.
How financially healthy is KNORR-BREMSE AG?
The financial health rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 5 / 10.