KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KGX - DE000KGX8881 - Common Stock
57.55 EUR
+0.2 (+0.35%)
KGX gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 106 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KGX has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. KGX is valued correctly, 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.
In the past 5 years KGX has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years KGX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.25%, KGX is doing worse than 63.21% of the companies in the same industry.
KGX has a Return On Equity (3.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KGX has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.76%) than 69.81% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KGX is significantly below the industry average of 8.59%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of KGX (2.04%) is worse than 62.26% 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 73.58% 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
KGX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
KGX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 1.22, we must say that KGX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.22, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 71.70% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.08, KGX is doing worse than 61.32% of the companies in the same industry.
KGX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.82. This is a neutral value indicating KGX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.82, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 69.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.82 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC5.06%
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 83.02% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.66 indicates that KGX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KGX (0.66) is worse than 83.02% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Looking at the last year, KGX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.50% 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)-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
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-15.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.92%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue Next Year-2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y1.12%
Revenue Next 3Y2.73%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.18, the valuation of KGX can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KGX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KGX is cheaper than 65.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.19), we can say KGX is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.46, the valuation of KGX can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KGX.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.50), we can say KGX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.15% 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 77.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%, KGX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.62, KGX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
KGX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
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
46.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KGX. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.76%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.92%
FRA:KGX (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
57.55
+0.2 (+0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners37.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.55B
Revenue(TTM)11.26B
Net Income(TTM)229.90M
Analysts80.83
Price Target59.21 (2.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)8.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)20.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)42.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.47%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | 20.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.09 |
EPS(TTM)3.35
EY5.82%
EPS(NY)4.28
Fwd EY7.43%
FCF(TTM)5.29
FCFY9.19%
OCF(TTM)8.74
OCFY15.19%
SpS85.85
BVpS44.72
TBVpS2.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number58.06
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%
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-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 | 1.22 |
F-Score4
WACC5.06%
ROIC/WACC0.55
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-15.96%
EPS Next 2Y5.8%
EPS Next 3Y9.92%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.5%
Revenue growth 3Y3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%-5.88%
Revenue Next Year-2.71%
Revenue Next 2Y1.12%
Revenue Next 3Y2.73%
Revenue Next 5Y4.48%
EBIT growth 1Y-25.06%
EBIT growth 3Y0.13%
EBIT growth 5Y1.99%
EBIT Next Year104.92%
EBIT Next 3Y37.65%
EBIT Next 5Y21.73%
FCF growth 1Y726.94%
FCF growth 3Y8.91%
FCF growth 5Y4.83%
OCF growth 1Y147.67%
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 17.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.29.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KGX stock?
The dividend rating of KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) is 2 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 46.76%.