Risk factor
Considerable default risk
Profitability factor
Very weak growth
About
Klöckner & Co SE, through its various affiliates, specializes in the distribution of steel and metal goods. Its operations are structured into three main divisions: Kloeckner Metals US, Kloeckner Metals EU, and Kloeckner Metals Non-EU. The company offers a comprehensive array of products, encompassing flat and long steel items, tubes and hollow profiles, various stainless and high-grade steels, aluminum, and specialized materials for building installations, roofing, walling, and water infrastructure. Beyond products, Klöckner & Co SE delivers a wide range of processing and finishing services. These include precision cutting (steel strips, 2D/3D tube laser, general laser and water jet, plasma, oxy-fuel), shaping and pressing components, CNC machining (turning/milling), structural steel fabrication, surface treatment like shot blasting and primer painting, and basic operations such as sawing, drilling, and rounding. Furthermore, it provides essential support services such as warehousing, efficient logistics solutions, and comprehensive materials management. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including small and medium-sized enterprises in the steel and metal sectors, with a strong focus on the construction, machinery, and mechanical engineering industries. Additionally, it supplies crucial intermediate components to the automotive, shipbuilding, and consumer goods manufacturing sectors. Established in 1906, the firm maintains its corporate headquarters in Duisburg, Germany.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITDA, und
Target Price
The average target price of KCO.DE is 11 and suggests 10.8% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to d