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Quality0

Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
0/100
-35.8x

Negative earnings, no valuation support

Cash Flow Multiple
0/100
-8.5x

Negative FCF, no valuation support

Revenue Growth
0/100
-6.8%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Cash Flow Growth
0/100
Negative FCF

FCF negative, burning cash after capex

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
0/100
9.9%

Heavy dilution above 5%

Margin Trend
0/100
-2.1pp

Contracted >2pp, margin pressure

Capital Structure
0/100
€691M

Positive debt with no FCF to service it

2022
€185M
€600M
2023
€158M
€830M
2024
€136M
€896M
2025
€73.0M
€764M
CashDebt
Return on Capital
0/100
1.2%

Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital

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Klöckner & Co (KCO.XETR) quality: score, margins and returns

Klöckner & Co (KCO.XETR) scores 0/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 6 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 0.9% operating margins and 1.2% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is Klöckner & Co (KCO.XETR) a high-quality business?+

Klöckner & Co scores 0 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 6 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a 0.9% operating margin and a 1.2% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does Klöckner & Co's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from KCO.XETR's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where Klöckner & Co scores well and where it falls behind.

What is Klöckner & Co's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

Klöckner & Co earns about 1.2% on its invested capital, which is weak. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to KCO.XETR's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is Klöckner & Co?+

Klöckner & Co runs an operating margin of about 0.9% and a net margin of about -0.5%. Revenue has grown at roughly -3.8% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

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