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Koenig & Bauer
(XETRA:SKB)
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Rating:56Neutral
Price Target:
€9.50
▲(7.95% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/19/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance: strong recent cash generation and improving operating metrics are offset by persistent net losses and historical cash flow volatility. Technical indicators are modestly supportive, but valuation remains pressured due to the loss-making profile and lack of dividend data.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Positive operating and free cash flow indicates improved cash conversion and provides funding for operations, investment, debt service, and customer-support capabilities. This is especially valuable in a capital-equipment business with cyclical order timing.
Negative Factors
Persistent net losses
Recurring net losses show that operational stabilization has not yet translated into durable bottom-line profitability. Continued losses can weaken equity, constrain reinvestment, and reduce resilience if financing, tax, or other below-the-line pressures persist.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Positive operating and free cash flow indicates improved cash conversion and provides funding for operations, investment, debt service, and customer-support capabilities. This is especially valuable in a capital-equipment business with cyclical order timing.
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Koenig & Bauer (SKB) vs. iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG)
Market Cap
€151.20M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)20.15K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.71
Revenue Growth2.91%
EPS Growth76.47%
CountryDE
Employees5,406
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.62
Shares Outstanding16,524,782
10 Day Avg. Volume11,573
30 Day Avg. Volume20,153
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)0.52
Price to Sales (P/S)0.14
P/FCF Ratio15.79
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)€1.31B
Koenig & Bauer Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Established in 1817 and headquartered in Würzburg, Germany, Koenig & Bauer AG is a global leader in the development and production of printing and post-press systems. Its operations are structured into three distinct segments: Sheetfed, Digital & ...
How the Company Makes Money
Koenig & Bauer primarily makes money by selling capital equipment (industrial printing presses and integrated printing/finishing systems) and by generating recurring revenue from services across the equipment lifecycle.
Key revenue streams includ...
Koenig & Bauer Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.31B | 1.30B | 1.27B | 1.33B | 1.19B | 1.12B |
| Gross Profit | 364.00M | 340.60M | 295.00M | 347.50M | 317.40M | 298.10M |
| EBITDA | 63.20M | 78.20M | 16.50M | 77.90M | 61.40M | 66.40M |
| Net Income | -10.20M | -13.50M | -70.10M | 2.60M | 10.40M | 13.70M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.45B | 1.43B | 1.42B | 1.43B | 1.45B | 1.29B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 121.80M | 137.50M | 133.70M | 96.40M | 132.20M | 129.50M |
| Total Debt | 271.10M | 313.90M | 296.00M | 277.90M | 225.30M | 158.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.14B | 1.09B | 1.09B | 1.02B | 1.03B | 919.30M |
| Stockholders Equity | 308.00M | 342.50M | 330.40M | 408.50M | 421.10M | 368.10M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 68.10M | 11.20M | 30.30M | -84.00M | -38.60M | 62.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 109.50M | 42.80M | 73.40M | -31.80M | 5.40M | 95.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -40.60M | -36.60M | -41.80M | -61.60M | -65.10M | -38.70M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -12.90M | -2.60M | 1.30M | 61.20M | 59.40M | -68.40M |
Koenig & Bauer Technical Analysis
Positive
8.80
Price Trends
8.77
Positive
8.95
Positive
9.37
Positive
Market Momentum
0.11
Negative
59.57
Neutral
75.93
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DE:SKB, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 8.8 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 8.99, above the 50-day MA of 8.77, and below the 200-day MA of 9.37, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.11 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 59.57 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 75.93 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for DE:SKB.
Koenig & Bauer Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | €3.58B | 12.26 | 13.67% | 2.48% | 3.44% | 1.73% | |
65 Neutral | €204.12M | 18.02 | 10.72% | 2.87% | -2.71% | 10.22% | |
56 Neutral | €151.20M | -14.76 | -5.53% | ― | 2.91% | 76.47% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
55 Neutral | €431.24M | 26.19 | 2.75% | ― | 0.55% | 172.38% | |
47 Neutral | €368.67M | -14.25 | -34.65% | ― | -27.00% | -5153.47% |
* General Sector Average
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Koenig & Bauer Corporate Events
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Koenig & Bauer Sets Date for Half-Year 2026 Financial Report
Neutral
Jun 24, 2026
Koenig Bauer AG has announced the scheduled publication of its half-year 2026 financial report, covering the period from 1 January to 30 June 2026. The report will be made available online to investors and other stakeholders on 6 August 2026 via ...
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