KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
91.55 EUR
+0.15 (+0.16%)
Overall KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KBX against 108 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KBX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
KBX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KBX has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KBX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KBX has a Return On Assets of 4.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 65.74% of its industry peers.
KBX has a Return On Equity of 14.36%. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 78.70% of its industry peers.
KBX's Return On Invested Capital of 10.46% is amongst the best of the industry. KBX outperforms 81.48% 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 9.47%.
| 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 64.81% 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 74.07% of its industry peers.
KBX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KBX (54.67%) is better than 74.07% 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
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KBX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.56 indicates that KBX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.56, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.85% 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'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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KBX (0.82) is worse than 68.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.56 |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC6.4%
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 65.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying 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 76.85% 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.
KBX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.37% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.77% in the past year.
KBX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.59% yearly.
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 4.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y38.87%
EPS Next 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
EPS Next 5Y16.97%
Revenue Next Year-0.97%
Revenue Next 2Y2.18%
Revenue Next 3Y3.3%
Revenue Next 5Y4.81%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 33.91, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 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 62.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KBX is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.97, KBX is valued on the expensive side.
60.19% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KBX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.21, KBX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KBX is on the same level as its industry peers.
KBX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.81 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KBX's earnings are expected to grow with 22.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.66%
EPS Next 3Y22.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.40, KBX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, KBX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
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 (12/1/2025, 5:29:58 PM)
91.55
+0.15 (+0.16%)
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 Cap14.76B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts74.29
Price Target90.91 (-0.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
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 | 33.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.97 | ||
| P/S | 1.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.19 | ||
| P/B | 4.87 | ||
| P/tB | 11.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.81 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY2.95%
EPS(NY)4.59
Fwd EY5.01%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY5.43%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY7.58%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)0.87
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 | 3.56 |
F-Score6
WACC6.4%
ROIC/WACC1.63
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 5Y16.97%
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 5Y4.81%
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 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 33.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.87.
How financially healthy is KNORR-BREMSE AG?
The financial health rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 5 / 10.