Kardex Holding AG (XSWX:KARN) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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XSWX:KARN Kardex Holding AG XSWX:KARN
91 GF Score
Price CHF246.50
GF Value CHF292.07
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kardex Holding AG Profitability Rank?

Kardex Holding AG XSWX:KARN -0.40% 91 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KARN with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF292.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Kardex Holding AG has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Kardex Holding AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.83%. As of today, Kardex Holding AG's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Kardex Holding AG Profitability Rank Related Terms


XSWX:KARN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Kardex Holding 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.


Kardex Holding AG Profitability Rank vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Kardex Holding AG's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kardex Holding AG's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kardex Holding AG Profitability Rank Calculation

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.

Kardex Holding AG has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Kardex Holding AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=27.718 / 405.636
=6.83 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Kardex Holding AG has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Kardex Holding AG operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Kardex Holding AG (XSWX:KARN) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kardex Holding AG and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Kardex Holding AG's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Kardex Holding AG's Profitability Rank too high?
Kardex Holding AG's current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Kardex Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kardex Holding AG's Profitability Rank compare to GEV and ETN?
Kardex Holding AG's Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Kardex Holding AG's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kardex Holding AG and its competitors. Kardex Holding AG's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kardex Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kardex Holding AG (XSWX:KARN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF292.07, compared to a current price of CHF246.50 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Kardex Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 4 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 Kardex Holding AG (XSWX:KARN), the current Profitability Rank is 9 as of Jun. 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 Kardex Holding AG (XSWX:KARN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kardex Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF246.50 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF292.07. GuruFocus considers Kardex Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:KARN:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF292.07 vs. price of CHF246.50 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Kardex Holding AG Business Description

Address Thurgauerstrasse 40, Zurich, CHE, 8050
Kardex Holding AG is a partner for intralogistics solutions. The Group offers premium automated products, standardized systems, and life cycle services and provides dynamic storage and retrieval systems, integrated material handling systems, small parts storage systems including multi-shuttle technology, automated high-bay warehouses, and flexible and modular storage and order fulfillment solutions as an AutoStore partner. It is organized into two reporting segments: Automated Products, which generates maximum revenue, and Standardized Systems. Automated Products consists of the Business Unit Kardex Remstar, while Standardized Systems includes the Business Units Kardex Mlog, Kardex AS Solutions, and Rocket Solution. The company operates in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
91GF Score

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