Kardex Valuation

KARN Stock  CHF 260.00  8.00  3.17%   
At this time, the firm appears to be overvalued. Kardex secures a last-minute Real Value of ₣229.97 per share. The latest price of the firm is ₣260.0. Our model forecasts the value of Kardex from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0.09 %, return on equity of 0.31, and Current Valuation of 1.79 B as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Kardex's valuation include:
Price Book
8.1105
Enterprise Value
1.8 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
16.4864
Price Sales
2.3749
Trailing PE
27.6882
Overvalued
Today
260.00
Please note that Kardex's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Kardex is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Kardex's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the Kardex stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of Kardex. Since Kardex is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Kardex Stock. However, Kardex's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  260.0 Real  229.97 Hype  259.64
The intrinsic value of Kardex's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Kardex's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
228.43
Downside
229.97
Real Value
286.00
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Kardex helps investors to forecast how Kardex stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Kardex more accurately as focusing exclusively on Kardex's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
2.212.332.45
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
258.10259.64261.18
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Kardex's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Kardex's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Kardex's closest peers.

Kardex Cash

164.22 Million

Kardex Total Value Analysis

Kardex is now anticipated to have takeover price of 1.79 B with market capitalization of 1.99 B, debt of 100 K, and cash on hands of 42.5 M. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the Kardex fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
1.79 B
1.99 B
100 K
42.5 M

Kardex Investor Information

About 22.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by corporate insiders. The company recorded earning per share (EPS) of 9.3. Kardex last dividend was issued on the 28th of April 2025. The entity had 5:1 split on the 3rd of June 2004. Based on the key measurements obtained from Kardex's financial statements, Kardex may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average probability of going through some form of financial hardship next quarter.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.06850.11
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Operating Income118.8 M113.2 M
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

Kardex Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Kardex has an asset utilization ratio of 160.32 percent. This indicates that the Company is making ₣1.6 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Kardex is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Kardex Profitability Analysis

Based on the key profitability measurements obtained from Kardex's financial statements, Kardex may not be well positioned to generate adequate gross income at this time. It has a very high probability of underperforming in March. Profitability indicators assess Kardex's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
2001-12-31
Previous Quarter
42.5 M
Current Value
36.2 M
Quarterly Volatility
11.8 M
 
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At this time, Kardex's Gross Profit is fairly stable compared to the past year. Net Profit Margin is likely to climb to 0.1 in 2026, whereas Pretax Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.06 in 2026.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.230.31
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Net Profit Margin0.09640.0918
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Operating Profit Margin0.06850.11
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Pretax Profit Margin0.06070.12
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Return On Assets0.150.1635
Significantly Down
Slightly volatile
Return On Equity0.140.26
Way Down
Slightly volatile
For Kardex profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of Kardex to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well Kardex utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between Kardex's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of Kardex over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

Kardex Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

By analyzing Kardex's earnings estimates, investors can diagnose different trends across Kardex's analyst sentiment over time as well as compare current EPS estimates against different timeframes. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Kardex is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Kardex is projected to generate 2.325175 in earnings per share on the 31st of December 2025. Kardex earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Kardex EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Kardex's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Kardex, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

Kardex Ownership Allocation

The market capitalization of Kardex is ₣1.99 Billion. Kardex holds significant amount of outstanding shares owned by insiders. An insider is usually defined as a CEO, other corporate executive, director, or institutional investor who own at least 10% of the company's outstanding shares. Since such a large part of the company is owned by insiders, it is advisable to analyze if each of these insiders have been buying or selling the stock in recent months. Please take into account that even companies with profitable outlook can generate negative future returns on their equity. If the true value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able generate positive returns on investment in the long run.

Kardex Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 791.2 M. Net Income was 80.8 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 291.4 M.

About Kardex Valuation

Our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Kardex. We calculate exposure to Kardex's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Kardex's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit318.3 M334.2 M
Pretax Profit Margin 0.12  0.06 
Operating Profit Margin 0.11  0.07 
Net Profit Margin 0.09  0.10 
Gross Profit Margin 0.31  0.23 

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