KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KGX - DE000KGX8881 - Common Stock
66.275 EUR
+1.03 (+1.57%)
Taking everything into account, KGX scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KGX was compared to 108 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KGX has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. 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.
KGX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KGX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
KGX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.50%, KGX is doing worse than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of KGX (4.52%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KGX has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.66%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 73.15% 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 9.47%.
| 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 is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KGX has declined.
KGX has a Operating Margin of 4.67%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 62.96% of its industry peers.
KGX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.68%, KGX is doing worse than 75.93% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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 has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KGX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.30, we must say that KGX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KGX has a Altman-Z score of 1.30. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
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.
KGX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.24. This is in the lower half of the industry: KGX underperforms 62.96% 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: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC5.33%
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 84.26% 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 worse Quick ratio (0.63) than 85.19% 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%.
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.
KGX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.20%.
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
KGX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.10% yearly.
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-11.41%
EPS Next 2Y7.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.24%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue Next Year-2.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.4%
Revenue Next 3Y2.98%
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.51 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KGX.
KGX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KGX is cheaper than 69.44% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.37), we can say KGX is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.95, KGX is valued correctly.
KGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.20, KGX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KGX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KGX is cheaper than 62.04% 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 71.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KGX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.40, KGX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.29, KGX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
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 2Y7.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.24%
FRA:KGX (12/4/2025, 10:33:38 AM)
66.275
+1.03 (+1.57%)
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 Cap8.70B
Revenue(TTM)11.27B
Net Income(TTM)271.80M
Analysts80.83
Price Target64.28 (-3.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
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)8.57%
PT rev (3m)9.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)159.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.55 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | 17.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.61 |
EPS(TTM)3.58
EY5.4%
EPS(NY)4.43
Fwd EY6.69%
FCF(TTM)5.44
FCFY8.21%
OCF(TTM)8.78
OCFY13.25%
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 | 1.3 |
F-Score5
WACC5.33%
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-11.41%
EPS Next 2Y7.72%
EPS Next 3Y11.24%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.2%
Revenue growth 3Y3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%0.19%
Revenue Next Year-2.33%
Revenue Next 2Y1.4%
Revenue Next 3Y2.98%
Revenue Next 5Y4.48%
EBIT growth 1Y-27.1%
EBIT growth 3Y0.13%
EBIT growth 5Y1.99%
EBIT Next Year104.92%
EBIT Next 3Y37.65%
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 2 / 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 18.51 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.45.
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%.