KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KGX - DE000KGX8881 - Common Stock
66.85 EUR
-0.35 (-0.52%)
Overall KGX gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated KGX against 110 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.
In the past year KGX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KGX has always been profitable.
KGX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KGX's Return On Assets of 1.50% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 62.73% of its industry peers.
KGX's Return On Equity of 4.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KGX outperforms 42.73% of its industry peers.
KGX has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.66%) than 73.64% 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 8.83%.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 2.41%, KGX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.73% of the companies in the same industry.
KGX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KGX (4.67%) is worse than 61.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KGX has declined.
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 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KGX is destroying value.
KGX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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 1.31. This is a bad value and indicates that KGX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
KGX's Altman-Z score of 1.31 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 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.
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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.81) than 68.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC5.45%
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 84.55% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.63 |
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%.
KGX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -4.90% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.20% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.49% on average over the past years.
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-10.75%
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 18.67, the valuation of KGX can be described as rather expensive.
69.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KGX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say KGX is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.86, which indicates a correct valuation of KGX.
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 24.03. KGX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than 62.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KGX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.19% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.19%
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.
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 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
KGX pays out 39.55% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP39.55%
EPS Next 2Y8.54%
EPS Next 3Y12.19%
FRA:KGX (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
66.85
-0.35 (-0.52%)
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 Cap8.77B
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 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)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 Rank | Sector 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 | 8.73 |
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 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 | 1.31 |
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%.