KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:KGX • DE000KGX8881
59.875 EUR
+0.17 (+0.29%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 05:10 PM
Taking everything into account, KGX scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KGX was compared to 112 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KGX may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. KGX has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
- 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 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.52%, KGX is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.66%, KGX is doing worse than 72.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KGX is significantly below the industry average of 8.91%.
| 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 of 2.41%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KGX outperforms 40.18% of its industry peers.
- KGX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KGX has a worse Operating Margin (4.67%) than 61.61% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KGX has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.68%, KGX is doing worse than 74.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- KGX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for KGX remains at a similar level compared to 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 1.26. This is a bad value and indicates that KGX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- KGX has a worse Altman-Z score (1.26) than 71.43% 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.24, KGX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- KGX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.81. This is a neutral value indicating KGX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- KGX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.81 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 70.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC5.6%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.97, KGX is doing worse than 84.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 83.93% 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.
- KGX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.20%.
- KGX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.49% yearly.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KGX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-14.21%
EPS Next 2Y7.5%
EPS Next 3Y11.36%
EPS Next 5Y13.1%
Revenue Next Year-2%
Revenue Next 2Y1.82%
Revenue Next 3Y3.24%
Revenue Next 5Y4.18%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.72, the valuation of KGX can be described as correct.
- KGX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KGX is cheaper than 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KGX to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say KGX is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.56, KGX is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KGX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KGX is cheaper than 63.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KGX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KGX is cheaper than 66.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.5%
EPS Next 3Y11.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KGX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- KGX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.53.
- KGX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
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 2Y7.5%
EPS Next 3Y11.36%
KION GROUP AG / KGX.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KGX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to KGX.DE.
What is the valuation status of KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) stock?
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 expected EPS growth for KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) is expected to decline by -14.21% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.55%.