Kardex AG (CH:KARN)
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Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
CHF251.00
▼(-7.72% Downside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:06/09/26
The score is driven primarily by strong fundamentals—especially the very strong balance sheet and solid multi-year growth—partly offset by recent earnings/free-cash-flow volatility. Technicals are a major near-term drag with a pronounced downtrend and weak momentum, and valuation is constrained by a high P/E despite a moderate dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Very strong balance sheet
Kardex's extremely low leverage and substantial equity provide durable financial flexibility. This conservatism supports capital expenditure for automation projects, funds R&D or bolt-on deals, and cushions operating volatility, enabling sustained investment in the core business over months to years.
Negative Factors
Earnings volatility (2025 net income drop)
A sharp earnings decline in 2025 despite revenue growth signals pressure below the operating line or one-off items that erode net profit sustainability. Persistent earnings volatility undermines forecasting accuracy and can constrain reinvestment or consistent returns over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Very strong balance sheet
Kardex's extremely low leverage and substantial equity provide durable financial flexibility. This conservatism supports capital expenditure for automation projects, funds R&D or bolt-on deals, and cushions operating volatility, enabling sustained investment in the core business over months to years.
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Kardex AG (KARN) vs. iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL)
Market Cap
CHF1.66B
Dividend Yield2.17%
Average Volume (3M)12.02K
Price to Earnings (P/E)43.4
Beta (1Y)0.48
Revenue Growth5.79%
EPS Growth-49.07%
CountryCH
Employees2,586
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.39
Shares Outstanding7,730,000
10 Day Avg. Volume10,610
30 Day Avg. Volume12,020
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.14
Price to Book (P/B)8.55
Price to Sales (P/S)2.68
P/FCF Ratio58.36
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
CHF328.73Price Target Upside20.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)9.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)CHF970.06M
Kardex AG Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kardex Holding AG is a global specialist in intralogistics, providing automated storage and material handling systems worldwide. The company operates through two key segments: Kardex Remstar and Kardex Mlog. Kardex Remstar is dedicated to the crea...
How the Company Makes Money
Kardex makes money mainly by selling and implementing intralogistics automation solutions and by servicing the installed base over the equipment lifecycle. Key revenue streams typically include: (1) System/equipment sales: revenue from delivering ...
Kardex AG Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
Cash Flow
71
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 855.15M | 791.20M | 702.90M | 565.60M | 455.50M |
| Gross Profit | 286.06M | 276.80M | 235.90M | 177.70M | 163.30M |
| EBITDA | 111.12M | 117.50M | 100.70M | 63.70M | 65.90M |
| Net Income | 41.87M | 80.70M | 66.60M | 37.80M | 43.90M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 502.61M | 493.50M | 422.20M | 364.10M | 337.80M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 136.19M | 173.30M | 119.60M | 102.70M | 129.10M |
| Total Debt | 0.00 | 100.00K | 0.00 | 0.00 | 600.00K |
| Total Liabilities | 233.12M | 208.60M | 182.10M | 159.50M | 143.90M |
| Stockholders Equity | 268.09M | 283.90M | 239.10M | 203.90M | 193.80M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 39.25M | 98.90M | 60.70M | -3.80M | 72.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 63.21M | 114.20M | 80.40M | 10.40M | 79.60M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -25.06M | -48.50M | -15.00M | 6.10M | -49.20M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -50.83M | -39.40M | -27.50M | -32.80M | -27.50M |
Kardex AG Technical Analysis
Negative
272.00
Price Trends
258.50
Negative
256.87
Negative
272.67
Negative
Market Momentum
-11.10
Positive
21.48
Positive
23.38
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CH:KARN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 272 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 255.77, above the 50-day MA of 258.50, and below the 200-day MA of 272.67, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -11.10 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 21.48 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 23.38 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CH:KARN.
Kardex AG Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | CHF3.21B | 19.10 | ― | 2.99% | -7.64% | 4.78% | |
69 Neutral | CHF278.37M | 8.78 | 13.91% | 2.43% | 2.10% | 16.14% | |
67 Neutral | CHF1.66B | 43.35 | ― | 2.17% | 5.79% | -49.07% | |
62 Neutral | CHF1.12B | 21.03 | ― | 1.46% | -2.46% | -11.13% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
48 Neutral | CHF373.91M | -12.95 | -9.18% | 1.50% | -5.41% | 57.21% | |
44 Neutral | CHF277.39M | -40.94 | ― | ― | -7.68% | -182.03% |
* General Sector Average
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Kardex AG Corporate Events
Kardex cuts 2026 EBIT margin guidance as growth investments weigh on profits
Jun 8, 2026
Kardex has updated its outlook for 2026 as it pursues a strategic growth initiative launched in late 2024, which involves heavy investment in sales, marketing, IT and RD to reach around EUR 1.5 billion in revenue by 2029–2031 and capture a l...
Kardex Shareholders Back All Motions and CHF 6 Dividend at 2026 AGM
Apr 30, 2026
Kardex Holding AG shareholders approved all motions at the company’s 48th ordinary annual general meeting, with 70.04% of share capital represented at the Zurich gathering. The board’s proposed dividend of CHF 6.00 per registered share...
Kardex Lifts Orders and EBIT in 2025 as Rocket Deal Hits Bottom Line
Mar 12, 2026
Kardex reported a strong 2025 performance with bookings up 24.1% to EUR 981.6 million and net revenues rising 7.5% to EUR 850.4 million, driven mainly by its Standardized Systems segment and robust demand for intralogistics automation despite glob...
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