CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:CEK - DE0005407407 - Common Stock
14.75 EUR
-0.25 (-1.67%)
CEK gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 29 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. CEK scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CEK has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings would make CEK suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CEK had positive earnings in the past year.
CEK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years CEK has always been profitable.
CEK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CEK has a better Return On Assets (11.12%) than 89.66% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CEK (16.71%) is better than 75.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.82%, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CEK is in line with the industry average of 11.63%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.35%) for CEK is below the current ROIC(15.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROIC | 15.82% |
ROA(3y)7.53%
ROA(5y)8.01%
ROE(3y)12.55%
ROE(5y)13.67%
ROIC(3y)11.35%
ROIC(5y)11.03%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.49%, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
CEK has a better Operating Margin (14.25%) than 86.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
CEK's Gross Margin of 40.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CEK is outperformed by 62.07% of its industry peers.
CEK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.49% | ||
| GM | 40.85% |
OM growth 3Y7.47%
OM growth 5Y6.85%
PM growth 3Y-0.43%
PM growth 5Y4.94%
GM growth 3Y-5.93%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CEK is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CEK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CEK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CEK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.96 indicates that CEK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CEK has a Altman-Z score of 7.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEK outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
CEK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.96 |
ROIC/WACC2.24
WACC7.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.22 indicates that CEK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.22, CEK is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that CEK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.13, CEK is doing worse than 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 201.73% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CEK shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.20% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 88.29% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 17.90% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)201.73%
EPS 3Y16.23%
EPS 5Y19.2%
EPS Q2Q%65.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)88.29%
Revenue growth 3Y24.2%
Revenue growth 5Y17.9%
Sales Q2Q%84.28%
3.2 Future
CEK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.90% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.83%
EPS Next 2Y21.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%
EPS Next 5Y11.9%
Revenue Next Year7.71%
Revenue Next 2Y9.13%
Revenue Next 3Y7.01%
Revenue Next 5Y6.1%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.00, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CEK.
72.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CEK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.53), we can say CEK is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.01, the valuation of CEK can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.04, CEK is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CEK's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CEK may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CEK's earnings are expected to grow with 18.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)1.3
EPS Next 2Y21.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.29%, CEK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.78, CEK has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, CEK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CEK grows each year by 23.37%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
CEK pays out 22.98% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CEK's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.98%
EPS Next 2Y21.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%
FRA:CEK (10/16/2025, 5:22:42 PM)
14.75
-0.25 (-1.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap117.70M
Analysts83.33
Price Target16.95 (14.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
Yearly Dividend0.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.37%
DP22.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)19.96%
PT rev (3m)19.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.01 | ||
| P/S | 2.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.94 | ||
| P/B | 4.15 | ||
| P/tB | 4.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.75 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY4%
EPS(NY)0.7
Fwd EY4.76%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY10.76%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY12.59%
SpS6.99
BVpS3.55
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)1.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROCE | 23.77% | ||
| ROIC | 15.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.58% | ||
| OM | 14.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.49% | ||
| GM | 40.85% | ||
| FCFM | 22.69% |
ROA(3y)7.53%
ROA(5y)8.01%
ROE(3y)12.55%
ROE(5y)13.67%
ROIC(3y)11.35%
ROIC(5y)11.03%
ROICexc(3y)12.55%
ROICexc(5y)11.78%
ROICexgc(3y)15.57%
ROICexgc(5y)15.16%
ROCE(3y)17.06%
ROCE(5y)16.58%
ROICexcg growth 3Y17.28%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.83%
OM growth 3Y7.47%
OM growth 5Y6.85%
PM growth 3Y-0.43%
PM growth 5Y4.94%
GM growth 3Y-5.93%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 133.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 154.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 267.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.96 |
F-Score7
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC2.24
Cap/Depr(3y)112.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)201.73%
EPS 3Y16.23%
EPS 5Y19.2%
EPS Q2Q%65.07%
EPS Next Y19.83%
EPS Next 2Y21.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%
EPS Next 5Y11.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)88.29%
Revenue growth 3Y24.2%
Revenue growth 5Y17.9%
Sales Q2Q%84.28%
Revenue Next Year7.71%
Revenue Next 2Y9.13%
Revenue Next 3Y7.01%
Revenue Next 5Y6.1%
EBIT growth 1Y205.07%
EBIT growth 3Y33.48%
EBIT growth 5Y25.97%
EBIT Next Year41.22%
EBIT Next 3Y20.99%
EBIT Next 5Y13.7%
FCF growth 1Y193.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y222.29%
OCF growth 3Y142.45%
OCF growth 5Y56.55%