KB Components AB
KB Components AB is a chemical manufacturing company that produces commodity chemicals, primarily generating revenue through the sale of chemical products to industrial and commercial customers.
Business. KB Components AB (KBCO.ST) is a Swedish company operating in the commodity chemicals industry within the broader chemicals sector. The firm is headquartered in Sweden and is primarily listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
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- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
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- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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KB Components AB (KBCO.ST) is a Swedish company operating in the commodity chemicals industry within the broader chemicals sector. The firm is headquartered in Sweden and is primarily listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
KB Components AB has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73, indicating a relatively leveraged capital structure. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.88, suggesting that it may face challenges in meeting short-term obligations without relying on asset sales or additional financing. The free cash flow is negative at -38.1 million SEK, which is a concern for its ability to fund operations and growth without external capital.
The company's profitability is moderate, with a return on equity (ROE) of 16.36% and a return on assets (ROA) of 4.23%. These figures are in line with the industry's preferred metrics, which emphasize ROE and ROA as key indicators of financial performance. The operating margin is 6.11% (calculated from operating income of 170.7 million SEK on revenue of 2.79 billion SEK), which is a standard measure for the industry.
KB Components AB's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic diversification provided in the available data. This lack of diversification may expose the company to regional economic downturns or regulatory changes that could impact its primary market.
The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no specific revenue growth projections provided in the available data. However, the capital expenditure of -222.79 million SEK indicates a significant investment in long-term assets, which may support future growth. The company's free cash flow remains negative, which could limit its ability to reinvest in the business or return value to shareholders without external financing.
The risk assessment highlights liquidity as a medium concern, with the company's net cash position being negative after accounting for total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified in the basic shares outstanding. No recent events, such as filings or transcripts, are provided in the available data to indicate any material changes in the company's operations or strategy.
- KB Components AB has a leveraged capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.73.
- The company's ROE of 16.36% is strong, but its ROA of 4.23% is moderate.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no geographic diversification disclosed.
- Free cash flow is negative, which may limit the company's ability to fund operations and growth without external capital.
- Liquidity is a medium concern, with a current ratio of 0.88.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 2,99 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 3,1B SEK |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 251,4M SEK |
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- KB Components AB Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- KB Components AB Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28