KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KGX - DE000KGX8881 - Common Stock
65.9 EUR
+0.85 (+1.31%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to KGX. KGX was compared to 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and financial health of KGX have multiple concerns. 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.
KGX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years KGX has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years KGX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.50%, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 62.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.52%, KGX is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.28% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
KGX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.76%. This is significantly below the industry average of 8.83%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.41%, KGX is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.37% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KGX has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.67%, KGX is doing worse than 61.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KGX has declined.
KGX has a Gross Margin of 26.68%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 75.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KGX has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for KGX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KGX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for KGX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KGX has an Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is a bad value and indicates that KGX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.30, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 68.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KGX is 9.24, which is on the high side as it means it would take KGX, 9.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.24, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 62.39% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KGX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81. This is a neutral value indicating KGX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KGX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 67.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC5.44%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.97 indicates that KGX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.97, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 84.40% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.63 indicates that KGX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KGX's Quick ratio of 0.63 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 84.40% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KGX have decreased strongly by -12.56% in the last year.
KGX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.90% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KGX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.20% in the last 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)-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
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.48% on average over the next years.
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
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.41, the valuation of KGX can be described as rather expensive.
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 26.49, KGX is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.79, the valuation of KGX can be described as correct.
KGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, KGX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KGX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KGX is cheaper than 64.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
71.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KGX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.59 |
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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KGX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.37.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, KGX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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 (12/8/2025, 10:24:16 AM)
65.9
+0.85 (+1.31%)
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 Cap8.65B
Revenue(TTM)11.27B
Net Income(TTM)271.80M
Analysts80.83
Price Target64.95 (-1.44%)
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 | 18.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.5 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 16.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.59 |
EPS(TTM)3.58
EY5.43%
EPS(NY)4.46
Fwd EY6.76%
FCF(TTM)5.44
FCFY8.26%
OCF(TTM)8.78
OCFY13.33%
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
WACC5.44%
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 2 / 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 18.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.44.
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%.