(KBX) Knorr-Bremse - Ratings and Ratios
Brakes, Rail, Truck, Safety, Control
KBX EPS (Earnings per Share)
KBX Revenue
Description: KBX Knorr-Bremse
Knorr-Bremse AG is a leading global manufacturer of braking systems and other safety-critical components for the rail and commercial vehicle industries. The company operates through two primary segments: Rail Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems, providing a wide range of products and services, including braking systems, steering systems, and driver assistance systems.
With a history dating back to 1905, Knorr-Bremse has established itself as a prominent player in the automotive parts and equipment industry, headquartered in Munich, Germany. The companys product portfolio is designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and performance in the transportation sector. Key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, market share, and return on equity (RoE) are crucial in evaluating the companys success. Notably, Knorr-Bremses RoE stands at 14.19%, indicating a relatively strong return on shareholder equity.
In terms of financials, Knorr-Bremses market capitalization is approximately €13.13 billion, with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.04, suggesting a moderate valuation. To further assess the companys financial health, other KPIs such as debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and operating margin can be examined. These metrics can provide insights into Knorr-Bremses ability to manage its debt, generate profits, and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
To evaluate Knorr-Bremses stock performance, its essential to analyze its historical price trends, trading volumes, and other technical indicators. While the current stock price is €84.15, the 52-week high and low prices are €94.14 and €66.65, respectively, indicating a significant price fluctuation. Additional KPIs such as dividend yield, beta, and relative strength index (RSI) can also be used to gauge the stocks attractiveness and potential volatility.
KBX Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 17,266m |
| Sub-Industry | Automotive Parts & Equipment |
| IPO / Inception |
KBX Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 14.2% |
| Fundamental | 73.3% |
| Dividend Rating | 33.1% |
| Total Return vs S&P 500 | 6.29% |
| Analyst Rating | - |
KBX Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.08% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 1.94% |
| Annual Growth 5y | -1.84% |
| Payout Consistency | 93.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 66.5% |
KBX Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 9.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 70.7% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -32.3% |
| CAGR 5y | -0.23% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.00 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.15 |
| Alpha | 12.00 |
| Beta | 0.546 |
| Volatility | 28.78% |
| Current Volume | 95.1k |
| Average Volume 20d | 97.8k |
| Stop Loss | 86.3 (-3%) |
| Signal | -2.00 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5
| Net Income (421.9m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 471.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.10 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.12pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 26.09% (prev 15.92%; Δ 10.17pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.13 (>3.0%) and CFO 1.15b > Net Income 421.9m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-1.31b) to EBITDA (1.28b) ratio: -1.02 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.79 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (161.2m) change vs 12m ago 0.0% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 46.45% (prev 36.99%; Δ 9.46pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 93.57% (prev 97.59%; Δ -4.02pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 7.22 (EBITDA TTM 1.28b / Interest Expense TTM 123.2m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 3.95
| (A) 0.24 = (Total Current Assets 4.65b - Total Current Liabilities 2.60b) / Total Assets 8.59b |
| (B) 0.35 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 3.01b / Total Assets 8.59b |
| (C) 0.11 = EBIT TTM 889.4m / Avg Total Assets 8.39b |
| (D) 0.51 = Book Value of Equity 2.86b / Total Liabilities 5.62b |
| Total Rating: 3.95 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 73.31
| 1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 5.27% = 2.64 |
| 3. FCF Margin 11.11% = 2.78 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.08 = 1.95 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.42 = -0.82 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 9.69% = 12.11 |
| 7. RoE 14.04% = 1.17 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 46.01% = 2.30 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 3.71% = 0.46 |
| 10. EPS Trend -25.27% = -0.63 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -1.14% = -0.14 |
What is the price of KBX shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.05%, over one month by +5.76%, over three months by +0.96% and over the past year by +23.71%.
Is Knorr-Bremse a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KBX is around 85.31 EUR . This means that KBX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -4.15%.
Is KBX a buy, sell or hold?
What are the forecasts/targets for the KBX price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 88.8 | -0.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |
| ValueRay Target Price | 93.7 | 5.2% |
KBX Fundamental Data Overview
Market Cap EUR = 14.75b (14.75b EUR * 1.0 EUR.EUR)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 1.31b EUR (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 35.0575
P/E Forward = 20.0401
P/S = 1.8546
P/B = 5.1418
Beta = 1.006
Revenue TTM = 7.85b EUR
EBIT TTM = 889.4m EUR
EBITDA TTM = 1.28b EUR
Long Term Debt = 2.47b EUR (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 636.0m EUR (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 3.10b EUR (Calculated: Short Term 636.0m + Long Term 2.47b)
Net Debt = -1.31b EUR (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 16.54b EUR (14.75b + Debt 3.10b - CCE 1.31b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 7.22 (Ebit TTM 889.4m / Interest Expense TTM 123.2m)
FCF Yield = 5.27% (FCF TTM 872.1m / Enterprise Value 16.54b)
FCF Margin = 11.11% (FCF TTM 872.1m / Revenue TTM 7.85b)
Net Margin = 5.37% (Net Income TTM 421.9m / Revenue TTM 7.85b)
Gross Margin = 46.45% ((Revenue TTM 7.85b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.21b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 5.78 (Enterprise Value 16.54b / Book Value Of Equity 2.86b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.06% (Interest Expense 33.0m / Debt 3.10b)
Taxrate = 26.05% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 168.1m / 645.4m)
NOPAT = 657.7m (EBIT 889.4m * (1 - 26.05%))
Current Ratio = 1.79 (Total Current Assets 4.65b / Total Current Liabilities 2.60b)
Debt / Equity = 1.08 (Debt 3.10b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.88b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.42 (Net Debt -1.31b / EBITDA 1.28b)
Debt / FCF = 3.56 (Debt 3.10b / FCF TTM 872.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.00b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 4.91% (Net Income 421.9m, Total Assets 8.59b )
RoE = 14.04% (Net Income TTM 421.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 3.00b)
RoCE = 16.25% (Ebit 889.4m / (Equity 3.00b + L.T.Debt 2.47b))
RoIC = 16.46% (NOPAT 657.7m / Invested Capital 4.00b)
WACC = 6.77% (E(14.75b)/V(17.85b) * Re(8.03%)) + (D(3.10b)/V(17.85b) * Rd(1.06%) * (1-Tc(0.26)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 70.70 | Cagr: 0.11%
Discount Rate = 8.03% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 81.90% ; FCFE base≈819.0m ; Y1≈1.05b ; Y5≈1.95b
Fair Price DCF = 204.1 (DCF Value 32.89b / Shares Outstanding 161.2m; 5y FCF grow 30.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 46.01 | Revenue CAGR: 3.71%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -84.75%
EPS Correlation: -25.27 | EPS CAGR: -1.14%
EPS Growth Correlation: -43.43%