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GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank
A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
FRA:KSC vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Kps AG's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.
Kps AG Profitability Rank vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kps AG's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kps AG's Profitability Rank falls into.
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
Kps AG has the Profitability Rank of 5.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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.
Kps AG (FRA:KSC) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kps AG and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Kps AG's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Kps AG's Profitability Rank too high?
Kps AG's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Kps AG has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kps AG's Profitability Rank compare to IBM and ACN?
Kps AG's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, Kps AG's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Software company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Software industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kps AG and its competitors. Kps AG's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kps AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kps AG (FRA:KSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.87, compared to a current price of €0.21 — trading 75.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Kps AG's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kps AG (FRA:KSC), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026. 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 Kps AG (FRA:KSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kps AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.21 is trading 75.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.87.
GuruFocus considers Kps AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KSC:
Profitability Rank: 5 (17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: €0.87 vs. price of €0.21 (75.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kps AG is a German-based company that holds and consults information technology companies that provide business transformation and process optimization services. Its operating segments include Management Consulting / Transformation Consulting, System Integration, and Products /Licenses. The majority of its revenue comes from the Management consulting segment, which includes providing support for customers and developing concepts and solutions taking into account process, logistic, financial, and systems integration. The company's revenue includes the provision of services, revenue from maintenance contracts, and the sale of software. The company carries its operations in Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom, Benelux, Spain, and others.
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