KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KGX - DE000KGX8881 - Common Stock
65.7 EUR
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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to KGX. KGX was compared to 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KGX may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. KGX has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KGX was profitable.
KGX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KGX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
KGX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KGX has a Return On Assets of 1.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 62.39% of its industry peers.
KGX has a Return On Equity of 4.52%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KGX outperforms 41.28% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.66%, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 71.56% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KGX is significantly below the industry average of 8.88%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.5% | ||
| ROE | 4.52% | ||
| ROIC | 2.66% |
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)1.88%
ROE(3y)4.29%
ROE(5y)5.77%
ROIC(3y)2.76%
ROIC(5y)3.17%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 2.41%, KGX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.37% of the companies in the same industry.
KGX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KGX's Operating Margin of 4.67% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 61.47% of its industry peers.
KGX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KGX's Gross Margin of 26.68% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 75.23% of its industry peers.
KGX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.41% | ||
| GM | 26.68% |
OM growth 3Y-3.51%
OM growth 5Y-3.32%
PM growth 3Y-17.21%
PM growth 5Y-9.52%
GM growth 3Y3.13%
GM growth 5Y0.31%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KGX is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KGX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
KGX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KGX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that KGX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KGX has a Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 68.81% of its industry peers.
KGX has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.24. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KGX would need 9.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KGX (9.24) is worse than 62.39% of its industry peers.
KGX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81. This is a neutral value indicating KGX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.81, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 67.89% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC5.43%
2.3 Liquidity
KGX has a Current Ratio of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that KGX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KGX has a worse Current ratio (0.97) than 84.40% of its industry peers.
KGX has a Quick Ratio of 0.97. This is a bad value and indicates that KGX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KGX (0.63) is worse than 84.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KGX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.56%.
KGX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.90% yearly.
KGX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.20%.
KGX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.56%
EPS 3Y-6.62%
EPS 5Y-4.9%
EPS Q2Q%31.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%0.19%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KGX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.10% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KGX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-10.76%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y11.7%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue Next Year-2.18%
Revenue Next 2Y1.62%
Revenue Next 3Y3.08%
Revenue Next 5Y4.48%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KGX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.35.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.34, KGX is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.74, which indicates a correct valuation of KGX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KGX is on the same level as its industry peers.
KGX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y11.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KGX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%.
KGX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.37.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.24, KGX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KGX decreases each year by -10.09%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.09%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
39.55% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KGX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP39.55%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y11.7%
FRA:KGX (12/9/2025, 1:27:53 PM)
65.7
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners38.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.62B
Revenue(TTM)11.27B
Net Income(TTM)271.80M
Analysts80.83
Price Target64.95 (-1.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.09%
DP39.55%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-37.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-74.61%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.84%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-74.61%
Max EPS beat(4)83.74%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)10.54%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)14.89%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)19.24%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.3%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.42%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.08%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.14%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.73%
PT rev (1m)5.04%
PT rev (3m)10.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.43 | ||
| P/tB | 16.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.64 |
EPS(TTM)3.58
EY5.45%
EPS(NY)4.46
Fwd EY6.78%
FCF(TTM)5.44
FCFY8.28%
OCF(TTM)8.78
OCFY13.37%
SpS85.89
BVpS45.83
TBVpS3.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number60.76
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.5% | ||
| ROE | 4.52% | ||
| ROCE | 4.06% | ||
| ROIC | 2.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.93% | ||
| OM | 4.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.41% | ||
| GM | 26.68% | ||
| FCFM | 6.34% |
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)1.88%
ROE(3y)4.29%
ROE(5y)5.77%
ROIC(3y)2.76%
ROIC(5y)3.17%
ROICexc(3y)2.89%
ROICexc(5y)3.31%
ROICexgc(3y)5.48%
ROICexgc(5y)6.87%
ROCE(3y)4.22%
ROCE(5y)4.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.65%
OM growth 3Y-3.51%
OM growth 5Y-3.32%
PM growth 3Y-17.21%
PM growth 5Y-9.52%
GM growth 3Y3.13%
GM growth 5Y0.31%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.85 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 37.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.49 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 67.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 262.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
F-Score5
WACC5.43%
ROIC/WACC0.49
Cap/Depr(3y)39.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)37.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.6%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.56%
EPS 3Y-6.62%
EPS 5Y-4.9%
EPS Q2Q%31.08%
EPS Next Y-10.76%
EPS Next 2Y8.01%
EPS Next 3Y11.7%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%0.19%
Revenue Next Year-2.18%
Revenue Next 2Y1.62%
Revenue Next 3Y3.08%
Revenue Next 5Y4.48%
EBIT growth 1Y-27.1%
EBIT growth 3Y0.13%
EBIT growth 5Y1.99%
EBIT Next Year105.73%
EBIT Next 3Y38.48%
EBIT Next 5Y22.42%
FCF growth 1Y28.51%
FCF growth 3Y8.91%
FCF growth 5Y4.83%
OCF growth 1Y19.1%
OCF growth 3Y9.91%
OCF growth 5Y6.7%
KION GROUP AG / KGX.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to KGX.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for KION GROUP AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) stock?
KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the valuation of KION GROUP AG based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) is 18.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.43.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KGX stock?
The dividend rating of KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.55%.