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KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KGX - DE000KGX8881 - Common Stock

66.85 EUR
-0.35 (-0.52%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 5:36:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Overall KGX gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated KGX against 110 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KGX (1.50%) is worse than 62.73% of its industry peers.
KGX has a Return On Equity (4.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KGX has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.66%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 73.64% 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 8.83%.
Industry RankSector 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%
KGX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKGX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

KGX has a Profit Margin (2.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
KGX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KGX has a worse Gross Margin (26.68%) than 75.45% 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 RankSector 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%
KGX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKGX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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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.
Compared to 5 years ago, KGX has more shares outstanding
KGX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
KGX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingKGX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

KGX has an Altman-Z score of 1.31. 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 1.31. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 70.91% 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.
KGX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.24. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 62.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that 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 68.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.81
Debt/FCF 9.24
Altman-Z 1.31
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC5.45%
KGX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKGX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

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 Current ratio of 0.97. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KGX underperforms 84.55% 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.
KGX has a Quick ratio of 0.63. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KGX underperforms 83.64% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.63
KGX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKGX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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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%.
Measured over the past years, KGX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -4.90% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, KGX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.20% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KGX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.49% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.10% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.48% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.75%
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.19%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue Next Year-2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.24%
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.
KGX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKGX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
KGX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKGX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.67, KGX is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KGX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KGX is cheaper than 69.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KGX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.61.
KGX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.86.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KGX is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.01. KGX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.67
Fwd PE 14.86
KGX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKGX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% 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 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.28
EV/EBITDA 8.76
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

A more expensive valuation may be justified as KGX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.19% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.19%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%, KGX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.55, KGX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, KGX is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%

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
KGX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareKGX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

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 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.19%
KGX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKGX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M
KGX.DE Dividend Payout.KGX.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KGX.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KION GROUP AG

FRA:KGX (12/23/2025, 5:36:15 PM)

66.85

-0.35 (-0.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-26 2026-02-26/amc
Inst Owners38.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.77B
Revenue(TTM)11.27B
Net Income(TTM)271.80M
Analysts80.83
Price Target65.61 (-1.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
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)6.11%
PT rev (3m)10.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.67
Fwd PE 14.86
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 12.28
P/OCF 7.61
P/B 1.46
P/tB 17.15
EV/EBITDA 8.76
EPS(TTM)3.58
EY5.36%
EPS(NY)4.5
Fwd EY6.73%
FCF(TTM)5.44
FCFY8.14%
OCF(TTM)8.78
OCFY13.14%
SpS85.89
BVpS45.83
TBVpS3.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number60.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.31
F-Score5
WACC5.45%
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-10.75%
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.19%
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%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.24%
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 18.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.46.


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%.