KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KGX - DE000KGX8881 - Common Stock
64.2 EUR
+0.5 (+0.78%)
Taking everything into account, KGX scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KGX was compared to 113 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KGX may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. 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.
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
KGX has a Return On Assets of 1.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 63.72% of its industry peers.
KGX has a Return On Equity (4.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KGX's Return On Invested Capital of 2.66% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 74.34% 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 8.69%.
| 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
KGX has a Profit Margin (2.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KGX has declined.
KGX has a worse Operating Margin (4.67%) than 63.72% of its industry peers.
KGX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KGX's Gross Margin of 26.68% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 75.22% 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
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.
The debt/assets ratio for KGX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KGX has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that KGX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.29, KGX is doing worse than 69.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.24, KGX is doing worse than 63.72% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81 indicates that 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: 69.03% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC5.35%
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.
The Current ratio of KGX (0.97) is worse than 84.96% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.63, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 84.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
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.
KGX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.48% yearly.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.93, KGX is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than 69.03% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.43), we can say KGX is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.41, KGX is valued correctly.
KGX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
KGX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.66, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
63.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KGX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
KGX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KGX is cheaper than 72.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.49 |
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 1.23%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KGX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.58.
KGX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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 (12/17/2025, 2:45:32 PM)
64.2
+0.5 (+0.78%)
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 Cap8.42B
Revenue(TTM)11.27B
Net Income(TTM)271.80M
Analysts80.83
Price Target64.95 (1.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)5.04%
PT rev (3m)9.69%
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)0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.31 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | 16.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.49 |
EPS(TTM)3.58
EY5.58%
EPS(NY)4.46
Fwd EY6.94%
FCF(TTM)5.44
FCFY8.48%
OCF(TTM)8.78
OCFY13.68%
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 | 1.29 |
F-Score5
WACC5.35%
ROIC/WACC0.5
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 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 17.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.4.
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%.