KION GROUP AG (KGX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KGX - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE000KGX8881 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall KGX gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated KGX against 105 industry peers in the Machinery industry. KGX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. KGX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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
With a Return On Assets value of 1.92%, KGX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KGX has a Return On Equity (5.82%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.76%, KGX is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KGX is significantly below the industry average of 8.45%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.76%) for KGX is above the 3 year average (2.76%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.92% | ||
| ROE | 5.82% | ||
| ROIC | 3.76% |
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's Profit Margin of 3.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KGX outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KGX has declined.
KGX has a Operating Margin (6.63%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KGX has declined.
KGX's Gross Margin of 26.89% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 64.42% 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 | 6.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.13% | ||
| GM | 26.89% |
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.
KGX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KGX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KGX has an Altman-Z score of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that KGX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of KGX (1.19) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
KGX has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.78. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KGX would need 9.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KGX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KGX outperforms 42.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that KGX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KGX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.78 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 64.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC5.58%
2.3 Liquidity
KGX has a Current Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that KGX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KGX's Current ratio of 1.01 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KGX is outperformed by 82.69% of its industry peers.
KGX has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. 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 (0.69) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.75% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, KGX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -6.42% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, KGX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.61% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.49% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.75%
EPS 3Y-14.1%
EPS 5Y-6.42%
EPS Q2Q%33.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%-0.6%
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 15.19% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-6.49%
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
EPS Next 5Y15.19%
Revenue Next Year-3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y0.67%
Revenue Next 3Y2.47%
Revenue Next 5Y4.98%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.27, KGX is valued correctly.
KGX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KGX is cheaper than 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
KGX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 29.35.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.72 indicates a correct valuation of KGX.
KGX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, KGX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KGX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KGX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KGX is cheaper than 79.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KGX's earnings are expected to grow with 14.52% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KGX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.07, KGX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KGX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KGX decreases each year by -10.09%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
KGX pays out 25.49% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP25.49%
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
FRA:KGX (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
44.74
-1.42 (-3.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.77%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.87B
Analysts81.6
Price Target48.11 (7.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% |
Yearly Dividend0.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.09%
DP25.49%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.42%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.1%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.93%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.34%
PT rev (1m)0.2%
PT rev (3m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.13%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.01 | ||
| P/B | 0.95 | ||
| P/tB | 15.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.23 |
EPS(TTM)2.75
EY6.15%
EPS(NY)3.26
Fwd EY7.29%
FCF(TTM)5.39
FCFY12.06%
OCF(TTM)8.92
OCFY19.94%
SpS87.68
BVpS47.18
TBVpS2.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.92% | ||
| ROE | 5.82% | ||
| ROCE | 5.73% | ||
| ROIC | 3.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.55% | ||
| OM | 6.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.13% | ||
| GM | 26.89% | ||
| FCFM | 6.15% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.94%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.02% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.56% | ||
| Profit Quality | 196.47% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.19 |
F-Score6
WACC5.58%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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)17.75%
EPS 3Y-14.1%
EPS 5Y-6.42%
EPS Q2Q%33.98%
EPS Next Y-6.49%
EPS Next 2Y10.91%
EPS Next 3Y14.52%
EPS Next 5Y15.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.61%
Revenue growth 3Y3.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.49%
Sales Q2Q%-0.6%
Revenue Next Year-3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y0.67%
Revenue Next 3Y2.47%
Revenue Next 5Y4.98%
EBIT growth 1Y17.68%
EBIT growth 3Y0.13%
EBIT growth 5Y1.99%
EBIT Next Year119.27%
EBIT Next 3Y34.4%
EBIT Next 5Y25.07%
FCF growth 1Y0.18%
FCF growth 3Y8.91%
FCF growth 5Y4.83%
OCF growth 1Y1.86%
OCF growth 3Y9.91%
OCF growth 5Y6.7%