KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB) EBIT: €262 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:KSB KSB SE & Co KGaA FRA:KSB
81 GF Score
Price €958.00
GF Value €730.24
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is KSB SE KGaA EBIT?

KSB SE KGaA FRA:KSB +3.01% 81 EBIT is €262 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €730.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

KSB SE KGaA's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €149 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €262 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. KSB SE KGaA's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.15%. KSB SE KGaA's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.95%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. KSB SE KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 17.19%.

KSB SE KGaA  (FRA:KSB) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

KSB SE KGaA's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=269 * ( 1 - 29.03% )/( (2060.3 + 2114.2)/ 2 )
=190.9093/2087.25
=9.15 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2764 - 413.6 - ( 290.1 - max(0, 944.7 - 1861.5+290.1))
=2060.3

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2883.3 - 430.5 - ( 338.6 - max(0, 977.4 - 1914.1+338.6))
=2114.2

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

KSB SE KGaA's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Jun. 2025  Q: Dec. 2025
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=297/( ( (707.3 + max(524.4, 0)) + (778.1 + max(470.1, 0)) )/ 2 )
=297/( ( 1231.7 + 1248.2 )/ 2 )
=297/1239.95
=23.95 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Jun. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(600.6 + 744 + 103.3) - (413.6 + 0 + 509.9)
=524.4

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(619.8 + 726.4 + 79.1) - (430.5 + 0 + 524.7)
=470.1

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

KSB SE KGaA's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=262.2/1525.503
=17.19 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

KSB SE KGaA EBIT Related Terms

KSB SE KGaA EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KSB SE KGaA's EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

KSB SE KGaA EBIT Chart

KSB SE KGaA Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 149.50 173.65 231.60 251.70 262.20

KSB SE KGaA Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 116.00 119.20 132.50 113.70 148.50

FRA:KSB vs GEV, ETN, PH: EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, KSB SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

KSB SE KGaA EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, KSB SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KSB SE KGaA's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


FRA:KSB
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KSB SE KGaA EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €262 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of €262 Mil mean?
KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB) has a EBIT of €262 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on KSB SE KGaA.
Is KSB SE KGaA's EBIT too high?
KSB SE KGaA's current EBIT is €262 Mil. Overall, KSB SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSB SE KGaA's EBIT compare to GEV and ETN?
KSB SE KGaA's EBIT of €262 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
A good EBIT depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on KSB SE KGaA. KSB SE KGaA's current EBIT is €262 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSB SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €730.24, compared to a current price of €958.00 — trading 31.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €262 Mil. KSB SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB), the current EBIT is €262 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is KSB SE KGaA (FRA:KSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSB SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €958.00 is trading 31.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €730.24. GuruFocus considers KSB SE KGaA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KSB:

  • EBIT: €262 Mil
  • GF Value™: €730.24 vs. price of €958.00 (31.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KSB SE KGaA Business Description

Address Johann-Klein-Strasse 9, Pfalz, Frankenthal, RP, DEU, 67227
KSB SE & Co KGaA is a German-based supplier of pumps, valves, and related services. Its operations are carried out in three segments, namely Pumps, Valves, and the KSB SupremeServ segment, which comprises the spare parts business for pumps and valves. Maximum revenue is generated from the Pumps segment, which offers single and multistage pumps, submersible pumps, and associated control and drive systems. The company's pumps are used in various applications where fluids need to be transported, as well as in other applications that belong to industry, building services, water engineering, wastewater engineering, energy supply, and mining, among other sectors. Geographically, it generates revenue from Germany, China, France, the USA, India, and other countries.
81GF Score

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