KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:KGX • DE000KGX8881

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43.48 EUR
-1.1 (-2.47%)
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This KGX.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. KGX.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KGX was profitable.
  • KGX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years KGX has always been profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years KGX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
KGX.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKGX.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • KGX has a worse Return On Assets (1.26%) than 62.62% of its industry peers.
  • KGX's Return On Equity of 3.77% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KGX outperforms 41.12% of its industry peers.
  • KGX's Return On Invested Capital of 2.43% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 70.09% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KGX is significantly below the industry average of 8.73%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.26%
ROE 3.77%
ROIC 2.43%
ROA(3y)1.64%
ROA(5y)1.82%
ROE(3y)4.97%
ROE(5y)5.52%
ROIC(3y)3.29%
ROIC(5y)3.12%
KGX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKGX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • KGX has a Profit Margin (2.04%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • KGX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.34%, KGX is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KGX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • KGX has a Gross Margin of 26.11%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 75.70% of its industry peers.
  • KGX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.34%
PM (TTM) 2.04%
GM 26.11%
OM growth 3Y44.69%
OM growth 5Y-2.43%
PM growth 3Y32.28%
PM growth 5Y-4.63%
GM growth 3Y11.04%
GM growth 5Y1.27%
KGX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKGX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. KGX.DE Health Analysis

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KGX remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for KGX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KGX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKGX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
KGX.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKGX.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • KGX has an Altman-Z score of 1.17. This is a bad value and indicates that KGX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • KGX has a Altman-Z score of 1.17. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 69.16% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KGX is 9.10, which is on the high side as it means it would take KGX, 9.10 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • KGX has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (9.10) than 60.75% 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: 68.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 9.1
Altman-Z 1.17
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC5.99%
KGX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKGX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • KGX has a Current Ratio of 0.99. 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 Current ratio of 0.99. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KGX underperforms 82.24% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.68 indicates that KGX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of KGX (0.68) is worse than 77.57% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.68
KGX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKGX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. KGX.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for KGX have decreased strongly by -14.21% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.31% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -1.79% in the past year.
  • KGX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.21%
EPS 3Y25.02%
EPS 5Y1.31%
EPS Q2Q%-88.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.79%
Revenue growth 3Y0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y6.25%
Sales Q2Q%0.95%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.18% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • KGX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.08%
EPS Next 2Y24.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.84%
EPS Next 5Y18.18%
Revenue Next Year5.58%
Revenue Next 2Y5.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.41%
Revenue Next 5Y6.18%

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.
KGX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKGX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B
KGX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKGX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. KGX.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.26, KGX is valued correctly.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KGX indicates a rather cheap valuation: KGX is cheaper than 83.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.73, KGX is valued a bit cheaper.
  • KGX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.61.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • KGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.72.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.26
Fwd PE 10.61
KGX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKGX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 70.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KGX indicates a rather cheap valuation: KGX is cheaper than 81.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.75
EV/EBITDA 7.03
KGX.DE Per share dataKGX.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • KGX's earnings are expected to grow with 19.84% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)10.09
EPS Next 2Y24.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.84%

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5. KGX.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KGX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.71%.
  • The stock price of KGX dropped by -33.11% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • KGX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.50.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, KGX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.71%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of KGX grows each year by 85.23%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)85.23%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
KGX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareKGX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 46.72% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KGX. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of KGX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP46.72%
EPS Next 2Y24.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.84%
KGX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKGX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M
KGX.DE Dividend Payout.KGX.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KGX.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KGX.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KION GROUP AG

FRA:KGX (3/20/2026, 5:36:15 PM)

43.48

-1.1 (-2.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)04-30
Inst Owners39.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.70B
Revenue(TTM)11.30B
Net Income(TTM)230.10M
Analysts77.5
Price Target65.15 (49.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.71%
Yearly Dividend0.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)85.23%
DP46.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-38.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-75.45%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.84%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-75.45%
Max EPS beat(4)83.74%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)7.83%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)14.57%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)19.03%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.3%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.42%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.37%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.11%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.66%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.26
Fwd PE 10.61
P/S 0.5
P/FCF 7.75
P/OCF 5.04
P/B 0.94
P/tB 9.13
EV/EBITDA 7.03
EPS(TTM)3.28
EY7.54%
EPS(NY)4.1
Fwd EY9.43%
FCF(TTM)5.61
FCFY12.9%
OCF(TTM)8.63
OCFY19.84%
SpS86.11
BVpS46.48
TBVpS4.76
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)10.09
Graham Number58.57
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.26%
ROE 3.77%
ROCE 3.72%
ROIC 2.43%
ROICexc 2.54%
ROICexgc 4.48%
OM 4.34%
PM (TTM) 2.04%
GM 26.11%
FCFM 6.52%
ROA(3y)1.64%
ROA(5y)1.82%
ROE(3y)4.97%
ROE(5y)5.52%
ROIC(3y)3.29%
ROIC(5y)3.12%
ROICexc(3y)3.45%
ROICexc(5y)3.27%
ROICexgc(3y)6.37%
ROICexgc(5y)6.49%
ROCE(3y)5.04%
ROCE(5y)4.78%
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y39.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.35%
OM growth 3Y44.69%
OM growth 5Y-2.43%
PM growth 3Y32.28%
PM growth 5Y-4.63%
GM growth 3Y11.04%
GM growth 5Y1.27%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 9.1
Debt/EBITDA 2.93
Cap/Depr 32.98%
Cap/Sales 3.5%
Interest Coverage 1.6
Cash Conversion 66.98%
Profit Quality 319.9%
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.68
Altman-Z 1.17
F-Score5
WACC5.99%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)38.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)37.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.62%
Profit Quality(3y)249.11%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.21%
EPS 3Y25.02%
EPS 5Y1.31%
EPS Q2Q%-88.85%
EPS Next Y25.08%
EPS Next 2Y24.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.84%
EPS Next 5Y18.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.79%
Revenue growth 3Y0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y6.25%
Sales Q2Q%0.95%
Revenue Next Year5.58%
Revenue Next 2Y5.97%
Revenue Next 3Y5.41%
Revenue Next 5Y6.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-35.71%
EBIT growth 3Y45.38%
EBIT growth 5Y3.67%
EBIT Next Year207.67%
EBIT Next 3Y51.7%
EBIT Next 5Y24.83%
FCF growth 1Y4.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y24.77%
OCF growth 1Y-3.31%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y16.51%

KION GROUP AG / KGX.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KGX stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to KGX.DE.


What is the valuation status of KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) stock?

KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) is expected to grow by 25.08% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 46.72%.