Krones AG

Krones AG

108.23
CHF
+8.74
(+8.78%)
8.54EPS
12.26P/E
3.31BMarket Cap
Nov 06Next Earn

Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Krones AG carries a market capitalization of 3.31B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.93B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap3.31B
Enterprise Value2.93B

Important Dates

Krones AG's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 6, 2026.

Earnings Date11/6/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Krones AG has 31.59M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding31.59M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Krones AG trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 12.26. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.63, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.63.

PE Ratio12.26
PS Ratio0.63
PB Ratio1.63
P/TBV Ratio2.25
P/FCF Ratio19.15
P/OCF Ratio8.90

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Krones AG trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5.59 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.56 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 8.51 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Krones AG trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 16.99, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 2.93B versus a market cap of 3.31B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.56
EV / EBITDA5.59
EV / EBIT8.51
EV / FCF16.99

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Krones AG maintains a current ratio of 1.42, meaning it holds 1.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio1.42
Quick Ratio0.17
Debt / Equity0.04

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Krones AG posted a return on equity (ROE) of 14.05, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 12.39 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 5.97, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 14.00, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 247,238.62 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 21,099.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.89 indicates how many times Krones AG sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)14.05
Return on Assets (ROA)5.97
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)12.39
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)14.00
Revenue Per Employee247,238.62
Employee Count21,099.00
Inventory Turnover3.89

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Krones AG recorded 114.41M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 29.78, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 384.24M, leaving 269.76M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax114.41M
Effective Tax Rate29.78

Stock Price Statistics

As of the close on September 8, 2026, Krones AG's stock has declined approximately 16.40% over the past 52 weeks.

52-Week Price Change-16.40%

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Krones AG generated 5.22B in revenue and converted that into 269.76M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 8.54. EBITDA reached 525.25M, while operating income came in at 344.66M.

Revenue5.22B
Gross Profit2.78B
Operating Income344.66M
Pretax Income384.24M
Net Income269.76M
EBITDA525.25M
EBIT344.66M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)8.54

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Krones AG holds 374.15M in cash and equivalents against 830,626.07 in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -373.32M. Total book value stands at 2.02B, with working capital of 918.76M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents374.15M
Total Debt830,626.07
Net Debt-373.32M
Equity (Book Value)2.02B
Book Value Per Share64.03
Working Capital918.76M

Cash Flow

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Krones AG produced 371.41M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -198.73M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 172.68M - equivalent to 5.47 per share.

Operating Cash Flow371.41M
Capital Expenditures-198.73M
Free Cash Flow172.68M
FCF Per Share5.47

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Krones AG posted a gross margin of 53.30, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 6.61 and net profit margin of 5.17 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin53.30
Operating Margin6.61
Pretax Margin7.37
Profit Margin5.17
EBITDA Margin10.07

Dividends & Yields

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Krones AG paid dividends of 0.00 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 0.01 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.22, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.86, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Krones AG shareholders.

Payout Ratio0.01
Shareholder Yield3.86
FCF Yield5.22

Stock Splits

Krones AG's most recent stock split took place on August 22, 2007 with a 1:3 split ratio.

Last Split Date8/22/2007
Split Ratio1:3

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Krones AG has an Altman Z-Score of 3.15, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.15