KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
99 EUR
-0.4 (-0.4%)
KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 114 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of KBX get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. While showing a medium growth rate, KBX is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KBX was profitable.
KBX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 63.16% of its industry peers.
KBX's Return On Equity of 14.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 75.44% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.46%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KBX 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.56%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 54.67%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.93% 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 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.
KBX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KBX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.69 indicates that KBX is not in any danger for 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KBX outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that KBX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.82, KBX is not doing good in the industry: 71.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC6.58%
2.3 Liquidity
KBX has a Current Ratio of 1.84. This is a normal value and indicates that KBX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.84, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying 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
The earnings per share for KBX have decreased strongly by -29.50% in the last year.
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.
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
KBX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.97% yearly.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 36.67, KBX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
63.16% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KBX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KBX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say KBX is valued slightly more expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, KBX is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KBX is valued a bit more expensive than 62.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, KBX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KBX is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.83 |
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 23.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.4%
EPS Next 3Y23.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%.
KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.55.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, KBX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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
64.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KBX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP64.74%
EPS Next 2Y28.4%
EPS Next 3Y23.17%
FRA:KBX (1/13/2026, 5:11:05 PM)
99
-0.4 (-0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.96B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts77.27
Price Target97.86 (-1.15%)
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 | 36.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.68 | ||
| P/S | 2.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.27 | ||
| P/B | 5.27 | ||
| P/tB | 12.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.83 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY2.73%
EPS(NY)4.57
Fwd EY4.61%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY5.02%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY7.01%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)1.07
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%.