KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KGX - DE000KGX8881 - Common Stock
56.65 EUR
+0.35 (+0.62%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to KGX. KGX was compared to 103 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KGX has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. KGX has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KGX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KGX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KGX has always been profitable.
KGX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.25%, KGX is doing worse than 60.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.92%, KGX is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.72% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KGX (2.76%) is worse than 70.87% of its industry peers.
KGX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.76%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.77%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.25% | ||
| ROE | 3.92% | ||
| ROIC | 2.76% |
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
KGX has a Profit Margin of 2.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KGX outperforms 40.78% of its industry peers.
KGX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KGX (4.81%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KGX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KGX has a worse Gross Margin (26.76%) than 71.84% of its industry peers.
KGX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.04% | ||
| GM | 26.76% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
The debt/assets ratio for KGX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.21, we must say that KGX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.21, KGX is doing worse than 67.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KGX is 10.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take KGX, 10.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KGX's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.08 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 65.05% of its industry peers.
KGX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating KGX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KGX (0.82) is worse than 71.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC4.84%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.97, KGX is doing worse than 82.52% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that KGX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.66, KGX is doing worse than 82.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KGX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.74%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -4.90% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.50% in the past year.
KGX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.74%
EPS 3Y-6.62%
EPS 5Y-4.9%
EPS Q2Q%-82.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.5%
Revenue growth 3Y3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%-5.88%
3.2 Future
KGX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.10% yearly.
KGX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.45%
EPS Next 2Y6.2%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue Next Year-2.56%
Revenue Next 2Y1.17%
Revenue Next 3Y2.75%
Revenue Next 5Y4.2%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.91, the valuation of KGX can be described as correct.
KGX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KGX is cheaper than 65.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20, KGX is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.15, the valuation of KGX can be described as correct.
KGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KGX is cheaper than 62.14% of the companies in the same industry.
KGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than 61.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KGX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KGX is cheaper than 74.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.2%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KGX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.88, KGX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
KGX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
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
KGX pays out 46.76% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.76%
EPS Next 2Y6.2%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
FRA:KGX (9/18/2025, 4:02:16 PM)
56.65
+0.35 (+0.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.43B
Analysts80.83
Price Target59.21 (4.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.09%
DP46.76%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-74.61%
Max EPS beat(2)83.74%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-74.61%
Max EPS beat(4)83.74%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)10.45%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)18.75%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)20.45%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.42%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.46%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.51%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.76%
PT rev (1m)4.22%
PT rev (3m)21.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | 20.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.01 |
EPS(TTM)3.35
EY5.91%
EPS(NY)4.31
Fwd EY7.61%
FCF(TTM)5.29
FCFY9.33%
OCF(TTM)8.74
OCFY15.43%
SpS85.85
BVpS44.72
TBVpS2.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.25% | ||
| ROE | 3.92% | ||
| ROCE | 4.21% | ||
| ROIC | 2.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.93% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.37% | ||
| OM | 4.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.04% | ||
| GM | 26.76% | ||
| FCFM | 6.16% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.94%
ROICexcg 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.87 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 39.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.03% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 301.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
F-Score4
WACC4.84%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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)-19.74%
EPS 3Y-6.62%
EPS 5Y-4.9%
EPS Q2Q%-82.34%
EPS Next Y-17.45%
EPS Next 2Y6.2%
EPS Next 3Y10.22%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.5%
Revenue growth 3Y3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%-5.88%
Revenue Next Year-2.56%
Revenue Next 2Y1.17%
Revenue Next 3Y2.75%
Revenue Next 5Y4.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-25.06%
EBIT growth 3Y0.13%
EBIT growth 5Y1.99%
EBIT Next Year101.55%
EBIT Next 3Y37.16%
EBIT Next 5Y21.84%
FCF growth 1Y726.94%
FCF growth 3Y8.91%
FCF growth 5Y4.83%
OCF growth 1Y147.67%
OCF growth 3Y9.91%
OCF growth 5Y6.7%