KSB AG (DE:KSB3)
XETRA:KSB3
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KSB AG
(XETRA:KSB3)
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Rating:77Outperform
Price Target:
€1,192.00
▲(10.88% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:01/08/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (steady growth and a robust, low-leverage balance sheet), supported by reasonable valuation. Technicals are positive but tempered by overbought momentum signals (high RSI/Stochastics), which add near-term risk.
Positive Factors
Low leverage and rising equity
A materially stronger equity base and low leverage improve solvency and financing flexibility over the medium term. This enables sustained investment in projects, supports participation in large tenders, and reduces refinancing risk, strengthening the firm's capital resilience.
Negative Factors
Profitability and EBIT margin volatility
Fluctuating operating profitability and a weak recent EBIT margin suggest structural cost or operational challenges. Persistent variability in converting revenue into operating profit can erode returns on invested capital and limit funding for strategic initiatives over time.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage and rising equity
A materially stronger equity base and low leverage improve solvency and financing flexibility over the medium term. This enables sustained investment in projects, supports participation in large tenders, and reduces refinancing risk, strengthening the firm's capital resilience.
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KSB AG (KSB3) vs. iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG)
Market Cap
€2.03B
Dividend Yield2.84%
Average Volume (3M)1.53K
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.7
Beta (1Y)0.64
Revenue Growth4.20%
EPS Growth-20.71%
CountryDE
Employees16,407
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding864,712
10 Day Avg. Volume723
30 Day Avg. Volume1,535
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.40
Price to Book (P/B)0.96
Price to Sales (P/S)0.35
P/FCF Ratio7.86
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€1,280.00Price Target Upside19.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)93.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)€3.24B
KSB AG Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
KSB SE & Co. KGaA, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells pumps, valves, and related systems worldwide. It operates in three segments: Pumps, Valves, and KSB SupremeServ. The Pumps segment offers single and multistage pumps, submer...
How the Company Makes Money
KSB AG generates revenue through the sale of its pumps and valves, alongside associated services such as maintenance and installation. The company has a diversified revenue model that includes both direct sales to end-users and partnerships with d...
KSB AG Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
85
Very Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.99B | 2.97B | 2.82B | 2.57B | 2.34B | 2.21B |
| Gross Profit | 1.21B | 655.70M | 611.09M | 498.98M | 1.38B | 363.38M |
| EBITDA | 501.60M | 349.10M | 319.70M | 264.07M | 227.61M | 168.78M |
| Net Income | 117.70M | 118.10M | 152.29M | 103.65M | 93.65M | -9.63M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.76B | 2.87B | 2.67B | 2.48B | 2.31B | 2.14B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 290.10M | 369.30M | 340.42M | 228.57M | 386.68M | 331.51M |
| Total Debt | 55.70M | 58.30M | 54.60M | 50.46M | 78.67M | 82.34M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.48B | 1.53B | 1.45B | 1.35B | 1.45B | 1.44B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.07B | 1.09B | 1.00B | 915.92M | 674.75M | 527.87M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 89.10M | 133.60M | 173.80M | -100.28M | 89.94M | 100.78M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 226.60M | 268.60M | 280.30M | 2.11M | 163.92M | 183.85M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -134.20M | -153.70M | -103.54M | -89.04M | -76.39M | -72.24M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -80.00M | -88.80M | -63.49M | -75.84M | -43.42M | -48.48M |
KSB AG Technical Analysis
Positive
1075.00
Price Trends
1093.10
Positive
1027.81
Positive
953.67
Positive
Market Momentum
31.12
Negative
54.54
Neutral
52.35
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DE:KSB3, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1075 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1118.50, below the 50-day MA of 1093.10, and above the 200-day MA of 953.67, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 31.12 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 54.54 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 52.35 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for DE:KSB3.
KSB AG Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | €2.03B | 6.65 | 10.90% | 2.84% | 4.20% | -20.71% | |
70 Outperform | €934.23M | -286.29 | 8.47% | 2.81% | 21.74% | -20.68% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | €1.38B | 26.76 | 4.42% | 2.03% | 9.79% | -31.93% | |
62 Neutral | €1.61B | 43.60 | 5.63% | 4.66% | ― | ― | |
54 Neutral | €1.31B | 7.70 | 17.73% | 3.12% | -18.21% | -137.62% | |
47 Neutral | €408.04M | 16.36 | 2.71% | 5.57% | -0.75% | -67.10% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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