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KRN Stock Chart & Stats
€113.00
€0.20(0.18%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€113.00
€0.20(0.18%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€105.80 - €144.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume32.12K
Average Volume (3M)29.29K
Market Cap
€3.65B
Enterprise Value€3.31K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€405.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€174.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.5
Beta1.26
Next Earnings
Nov 06, 2026EPS Estimate
2.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.25
Shares Outstanding31,593,073
10 Day Avg. Volume23,974
30 Day Avg. Volume29,287
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.85
Price to Book (P/B)2.02
Price to Sales (P/S)0.76
P/FCF Ratio13.07
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€173.75Price Target Upside53.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)10.18
Revenue Forecast (FY)€5.78B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthRapid recent growth indicates strong customer demand for Krones’ equipment, integrated production lines and services. Sustained expansion can improve scale, deepen customer relationships and support earnings growth over the next several quarters.
Very Low Financial LeverageMinimal leverage reduces interest and refinancing risk while preserving financial flexibility. Krones can fund investment, withstand industrial-cycle volatility and potentially support customers and growth initiatives without relying heavily on additional debt.
Installed-Base Service RevenueLifecycle services, spare parts, maintenance, modernization and digital solutions provide recurring revenue alongside new equipment sales. This installed-base model can improve customer retention, diversify earnings and make revenue more resilient over time.
Bears Say
Gross-Margin VolatilityThe gross-margin decline suggests exposure to unfavorable product mix, project execution or cost pressure. Although net and operating margins remained healthy, continued volatility could constrain incremental profitability and reduce earnings predictability.
Uneven Cash ConversionInconsistent conversion of accounting earnings into cash may reflect working-capital swings associated with projects and customer deliveries. This can complicate funding decisions and make reported growth less dependable as a source of internally generated liquidity.
Limited Return ExpansionStable returns indicate effective capital use, but the lack of improvement suggests growth is driven more by scale than by rising underlying profitability. Without operating leverage or better margins, future expansion may generate only modest incremental shareholder returns.
KRN FAQ
What was Krones AG’s price range in the past 12 months?
Krones AG lowest stock price was €105.80 and its highest was €144.20 in the past 12 months.
What is Krones AG’s market cap?
Krones AG’s market cap is €3.65B.
When is Krones AG’s upcoming earnings report date?
Krones AG’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 06, 2026 which is in 75 days.
How were Krones AG’s earnings last quarter?
Krones AG released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported €2.23 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €2.047 by €0.183.
Is Krones AG overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Krones AG’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Krones AG pay dividends?
Krones AG pays a Annually dividend of €2.8 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.42%. See more information on Krones AG dividends here
What is Krones AG’s EPS estimate?
Krones AG’s EPS estimate is 2.51.
How many shares outstanding does Krones AG have?
Krones AG has 31,593,073 shares outstanding.
What happened to Krones AG’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Krones AG reported an EPS of €2.23 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €2.047. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.339%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Krones AG?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:KRN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Krones AG Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Krones AG
Krones AG, headquartered in Neutraubling, Germany, and established in 1951, specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of advanced machinery and integrated line solutions for production, filling, and packaging processes globally. The company's operations are primarily divided into two segments: equipment for product filling and decoration, and machinery and systems dedicated to beverage production and process technology. Its comprehensive portfolio encompasses process technology for a wide array of liquids, including beer, craft beer, juice, milk, soft drinks, water, and spirits, alongside specialized offerings such as Steinecker phoebus membrane filters and water ozonization systems. Krones provides solutions for bottle design, stretch blow molding, bottle washing, precise filling, quality inspection, labeling, conveying, product treatment, advanced packaging, palletizing, block technology, and recycling systems. Beyond production lines, the company also delivers intralogistics, material flow management, and warehousing solutions tailored for the food and beverage sectors, complemented by specialized IT services. Krones AG serves a diverse clientele, including breweries, beverage manufacturers, and various enterprises across the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
KRN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€173.75
▲(53.76% Upside)