KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KBX - DE000KBX1006 - Common Stock
94.45 EUR
-0.4 (-0.42%)
KBX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 110 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KBX has an average financial health and profitability rating. KBX is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KBX was profitable.
In the past year KBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
KBX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
KBX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.95%, KBX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.36% 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 79.09% of its industry peers.
KBX's Return On Invested Capital of 10.46% is amongst the best of the industry. KBX outperforms 82.73% of its industry peers.
KBX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.00%. This is above the industry average of 8.83%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of KBX (5.56%) is better than 65.45% of its industry peers.
KBX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.08%, KBX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.55% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KBX has declined.
The Gross Margin of KBX (54.67%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
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.
KBX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KBX has an Altman-Z score of 3.61. This indicates that KBX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KBX has a Altman-Z score of 3.61. This is in the better half of the industry: KBX outperforms 77.27% 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 65.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82 indicates that 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 70.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC6.53%
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.
The Current ratio of KBX (1.84) is better than 66.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.36 indicates that KBX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KBX has a better Quick ratio (1.36) than 76.36% 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%.
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 4.81% 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 5Y4.81%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 34.98, the valuation of KBX can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KBX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KBX is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.57, KBX is valued a bit more expensive.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.68, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KBX.
KBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KBX is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KBX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KBX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
KBX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KBX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
KBX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KBX's earnings are expected to grow with 23.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.4%
EPS Next 3Y23.17%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KBX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.85%.
KBX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.55.
KBX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
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 (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
94.45
-0.4 (-0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners28.78%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.23B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)434.99M
Analysts74.55
Price Target97.86 (3.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
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)7.65%
PT rev (3m)6.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.68 | ||
| P/S | 1.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 19 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.61 | ||
| P/B | 5.03 | ||
| P/tB | 11.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.7
EY2.86%
EPS(NY)4.57
Fwd EY4.84%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY5.26%
OCF(TTM)6.94
OCFY7.35%
SpS48.54
BVpS18.79
TBVpS8.02
PEG (NY)1.02
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 | 3.61 |
F-Score6
WACC6.53%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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 5Y4.81%
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 5Y12.67%
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 34.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.03.
How financially healthy is KNORR-BREMSE AG?
The financial health rating of KNORR-BREMSE AG (KBX.DE) is 5 / 10.