Krones (KRN) Stock Overview
Plans, develops, manufactures, and sells machines and lines for the fields of process, filling, and packaging technology in Germany, the rest of Europe, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, China, the Americas, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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When GPS fails: this small cap is fixing a $54B drone problem
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | €126.80 |
| 52 Week High | €145.80 |
| 52 Week Low | €109.20 |
| Beta | 0.95 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.76% |
| 3 Month Change | -8.65% |
| 1 Year Change | -7.98% |
| 3 Year Change | 16.54% |
| 5 Year Change | 69.75% |
| Change since IPO | 1,308.90% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 23
KRN: Dividend Visibility And Margin Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on Krones Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Krones to €152.78 from €151.11, citing updated forecasts for revenue growth, profit margin, and a steady future P/E assumption, supported by recent price target revisions such as Berenberg's move to €156 and a reduction from Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Krones has focused on where the current share price sits relative to updated target prices, as well as how execution risk and growth expectations feed into those targets.Narrative Update • Apr 08
KRN: Updated Margin Assumptions And Dividend Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Krones higher to €156, a €6 increase, reflecting updated views on its long term margins, discount rate and P/E assumptions following recent research from both Berenberg and Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts link the €156 target to assumptions that Krones can sustain its long term margin profile, which they see as supportive of the current P/E framework.Narrative Update • Mar 25
KRN: Updated Assumptions And Dividend Outlook Will Support Medium Term Upside
Analysts now set their average price target for Krones at €156, up €6. They cite recent revisions that reflect updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 23
KRN: Dividend Visibility And Margin Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on Krones Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Krones to €152.78 from €151.11, citing updated forecasts for revenue growth, profit margin, and a steady future P/E assumption, supported by recent price target revisions such as Berenberg's move to €156 and a reduction from Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Krones has focused on where the current share price sits relative to updated target prices, as well as how execution risk and growth expectations feed into those targets.Narrative Update • Apr 08
KRN: Updated Margin Assumptions And Dividend Outlook Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Krones higher to €156, a €6 increase, reflecting updated views on its long term margins, discount rate and P/E assumptions following recent research from both Berenberg and Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts link the €156 target to assumptions that Krones can sustain its long term margin profile, which they see as supportive of the current P/E framework.Narrative Update • Mar 25
KRN: Updated Assumptions And Dividend Outlook Will Support Medium Term Upside
Analysts now set their average price target for Krones at €156, up €6. They cite recent revisions that reflect updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Mar 10
KRN: Refined Assumptions And Guidance Will Support A Steady Medium Term Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Krones slightly higher to about €151 from roughly €150, citing updated price targets. Berenberg has moved its target to €156, which offsets a recent reduction from Deutsche Bank.Narrative Update • Feb 24
KRN: Revised Revenue And Margin Assumptions Will Support A Steady Medium Term Outlook
Analysts have reduced their price target on Krones by €7 in response to updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly higher future P/E multiple, while maintaining a broadly consistent view of fair value. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the revised price target as still consistent with their overall view of fair value, suggesting the core investment case remains intact even after refreshing key assumptions.
New Narrative • Feb 11
Connected Filling Lines And Lifecycle Services Will Reshape Long Term Potential
Catalysts About Krones Krones supplies equipment, systems and services for filling, packaging, processing and intralogistics to the global beverage and food industry. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Feb 09
KRN: Modest Model Adjustments Will Support A Balanced Near Term Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Krones by around €1, reflecting slightly adjusted fair value estimates and updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the recent price target cut of about €7 as a fine tuning of models rather than a shift in the long term equity story, reflecting updated views on discount rates and earnings multiples rather than a fundamental change in the business.Analysis Article • Jan 27
At €142, Is Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Worth Looking At Closely?
Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 19% on the XTRA over...Narrative Update • Jan 25
KRN: Order Momentum And Management Confidence Will Support Balanced Near Term Outlook
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Krones has moved up from €152 to €157, as analysts point to a pick up in Q3 orders and highlight management's confidence that current momentum remains positive. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are focusing on order trends and management tone as key supports for their higher valuation range on Krones, while more cautious voices are watching how consistently this order momentum can translate into execution and earnings delivery.Analysis Article • Jan 14
Here's Why We Think Krones (ETR:KRN) Is Well Worth Watching
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Narrative Update • Jan 10
KRN: Order Momentum And Management Confidence Will Shape Balanced Near Term Outlook
Narrative update on Krones Analysts have lifted their price target on Krones from €152 to €157, noting that a pick up in Q3 orders could continue into Q4 and that management’s confident tone on ongoing momentum supports the higher valuation assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on Krones has focused on the order backdrop and how that feeds into expectations for execution and valuation over the next few quarters.Narrative Update • Dec 18
KRN: Sustained Order Momentum Will Drive Further Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly raised their price target on Krones to EUR 157 from EUR 152, citing expectations that the pick up in orders seen in Q3 will continue into Q4 and support sustained positive momentum. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts interpret the higher price target as a sign that the market is underestimating Krones growth prospects, particularly given the visible acceleration in order intake from Q3 into Q4.Analysis Article • Dec 05
Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares
When close to half the companies in Germany have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may consider...Narrative Update • Dec 04
KRN: Order Momentum And Margin Resilience Will Support Further Share Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Krones slightly lower to about EUR 154 from roughly EUR 156, even as they highlight resilient margins and an anticipated continuation of strong order momentum, which is reflected in recent price target revisions on the Street. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to a healthy order backdrop and resilient execution as key drivers supporting Krones' valuation, even amid a modest trim to fair value estimates.Analysis Article • Nov 11
The Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Third-Quarter Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
It's been a good week for Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Oct 31
These 4 Measures Indicate That Krones (ETR:KRN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Oct 07
Is There Now An Opportunity In Krones AG (ETR:KRN)?
Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent months...Analysis Article • Sep 25
Should You Be Adding Krones (ETR:KRN) To Your Watchlist Today?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Narrative Update • Sep 24
Digitalization And Eco-Friendly Packaging Will Accelerate Global Expansion
Analysts have lowered their price target for Krones from €161.80 to €156.20, citing stretched valuation after a share price rally and limited short-term upside despite confidence in the company’s strong fundamentals and strategic execution. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Krones' clear strategic direction and strong management execution as key drivers for future growth.Analysis Article • Sep 01
Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings
When close to half the companies in Germany have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Aug 20
Krones (ETR:KRN) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...Analysis Article • Aug 02
Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Just Released Its Half-Year Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
Shareholders might have noticed that Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ) filed its interim result this time last week. The early...Analysis Article • Jul 11
An Intrinsic Calculation For Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Suggests It's 36% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Krones fair value estimate is €225 Krones' €144 share price...Analysis Article • Jun 29
Is Krones (ETR:KRN) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jun 17
Here's Why Krones (ETR:KRN) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • May 14
Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Shares Bounce 27% But Its Business Still Trails The Market
Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a 27...Analysis Article • May 13
Should You Investigate Krones AG (ETR:KRN) At €142?
Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • May 01
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Krones (ETR:KRN)
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Apr 07
An Intrinsic Calculation For Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Suggests It's 42% Undervalued
Key Insights Krones' estimated fair value is €189 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Krones is estimated to be...Analysis Article • Mar 26
Krones (ETR:KRN) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Mar 13
Do Krones' (ETR:KRN) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Feb 17
Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Performance Completely
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 17x in Germany, you could be forgiven for feeling...Analysis Article • Feb 03
What Does Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Share Price Indicate?
Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 17% on the XTRA over...Analysis Article • Jan 20
The Return Trends At Krones (ETR:KRN) Look Promising
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Ideally, a business...
New Narrative • Dec 20
Eastern Europe Expansion And Netstal Integration To Boost Profit Margins And Revenue Growth
Strong growth in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and secure capacity utilization, suggest potential revenue growth and stable profit margins.Analysis Article • Dec 04
Is Now The Time To Put Krones (ETR:KRN) On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Nov 21
We Think Krones (ETR:KRN) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' It's only natural to consider a company's...Analysis Article • Nov 08
Earnings Miss: Krones AG Missed EPS By 13% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts
Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ) came out with its third-quarter results last week, and we wanted to see how the business is...Analysis Article • Oct 30
When Should You Buy Krones AG (ETR:KRN)?
Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Oct 17
It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With Krones AG (ETR:KRN)
There wouldn't be many who think Krones AG's ( ETR:KRN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.6x is worth a mention...Analysis Article • Aug 22
Here's Why We Think Krones (ETR:KRN) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Jul 27
Is Krones (ETR:KRN) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jul 13
Krones' (ETR:KRN) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Jun 12
Not Many Are Piling Into Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Just Yet
There wouldn't be many who think Krones AG's ( ETR:KRN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.4x is worth a mention...Analysis Article • May 29
We Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) CEO For Now
Key Insights Krones' Annual General Meeting to take place on 4th of June Salary of €880.0k is part of CEO Christoph...Analysis Article • May 22
Is There Now An Opportunity In Krones AG (ETR:KRN)?
Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • May 08
Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Krones AG (ETR:KRN) After Its First-Quarter Results
It's been a good week for Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Apr 16
Is Krones (ETR:KRN) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Mar 30
Krones (ETR:KRN) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of
Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Krones AG's ( ETR:KRN ) stock hasn't moved much. Our analysis...Analysis Article • Mar 28
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Full-Year Report
Investors in Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ) had a good week, as its shares rose 3.6% to close at €123 following the release of...Analysis Article • Mar 13
Here's Why We Think Krones (ETR:KRN) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Feb 13
Investors Interested In Krones AG's (ETR:KRN) Earnings
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 16x in Germany, you could be forgiven for feeling...Analysis Article • Jan 31
Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Shares Could Be 49% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Krones fair value estimate is €225 Krones' €115 share price...Analysis Article • Jan 04
We Think Krones (ETR:KRN) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Is Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Potentially Undervalued?
While Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a decent share price growth...Analysis Article • Nov 20
With EPS Growth And More, Krones (ETR:KRN) Makes An Interesting Case
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Nov 06
Investors Shouldn't Overlook Krones' (ETR:KRN) Impressive Returns On Capital
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Sep 21
Is Krones (ETR:KRN) A Risky Investment?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • Aug 31
Is There Now An Opportunity In Krones AG (ETR:KRN)?
Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during recent months...Analysis Article • Jul 22
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Krones (ETR:KRN) Passed With Ease
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Jul 10
Returns On Capital At Krones (ETR:KRN) Have Stalled
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Analysis Article • Jun 16
Is Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Trading At A 39% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Krones fair value estimate is €185 Krones' €113 share price...Analysis Article • May 10
At €111, Is Krones AG (ETR:KRN) Worth Looking At Closely?
Krones AG ( ETR:KRN ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during recent...Analysis Article • Apr 27
Does Krones (ETR:KRN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Apr 13
Here's Why We Think Krones (ETR:KRN) Is Well Worth Watching
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Mar 30
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Krones (ETR:KRN)
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...Shareholder Returns
| KRN | DE Machinery | DE Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 2.8% | -0.2% | -0.02% |
| 1Y | -8.0% | 3.7% | 0.1% |
Return vs Industry: KRN underperformed the German Machinery industry which returned 9.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KRN underperformed the German Market which returned 3.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KRN volatility | |
|---|---|
| KRN Average Weekly Movement | 4.7% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 5.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in DE Market | 13.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in DE Market | 2.6% |
Stable Share Price: KRN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the German market.
Volatility Over Time: KRN's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 20,261 | Christoph Klenk | www.krones.com |
Krones AG, together with its subsidiaries, plans, develops, manufactures, and sells machines and lines for the fields of process, filling, and packaging technology in Germany, the rest of Europe, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, China, the Americas, and internationally. It operates in three segments: Filling and Packaging Technology, Process Technology, and Intralogistics. The Filling and Packaging Technology segment offers machines and systems for producing PET bottles; recycling systems for converting used plastic bottles into food-grade recycled materials.
Krones AG Fundamentals Summary
| KRN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | €4.05b |
| Earnings (TTM) | €298.69m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €5.72b |
13.4x
P/E Ratio0.7x
P/S RatioIs KRN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KRN income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | €5.72b |
| Cost of Revenue | €2.76b |
| Gross Profit | €2.96b |
| Other Expenses | €2.66b |
| Earnings | €298.69m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Jul 29, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 9.45 |
| Gross Margin | 51.72% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.22% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0.06% |
How did KRN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.2%
Current Dividend Yield30%
Payout RatioDoes KRN pay a reliable dividends?
See KRN dividend history and benchmarks| Krones dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 10 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 12 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 31 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 33 days |
Does KRN pay a reliable dividends?
See KRN dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/08 22:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/08 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Krones AG is covered by 24 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Peter Rothenaicher | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Benjamin Thielmann | Berenberg |
| Francisco Ruiz | BNP Paribas |