CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:CEK • DE0005407407
13.9 EUR
+0.05 (+0.36%)
Last: Feb 17, 2026, 03:13 PM
Taking everything into account, CEK scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CEK was compared to 32 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make CEK a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CEK was profitable.
- CEK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CEK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- 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 90.63% of its industry peers.
- CEK's Return On Equity of 16.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEK outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
- CEK has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.71%) than 90.63% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CEK is in line with the industry average of 9.80%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.71%) for CEK is above the 3 year average (10.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROIC | 14.71% |
ROA(3y)7.53%
ROA(5y)8.01%
ROE(3y)12.55%
ROE(5y)13.67%
ROIC(3y)10.98%
ROIC(5y)10.81%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of CEK (8.49%) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.25%, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of CEK (40.85%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEK has declined.
| 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.
- CEK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CEK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CEK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.64 indicates that CEK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CEK has a Altman-Z score of 7.64. This is in the better half of the industry: CEK outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CEK is 0.56, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CEK, only 0.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CEK (0.56) is better than 84.38% of its industry peers.
- CEK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CEK (0.09) is better than 71.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.64 |
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC7.3%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.44 indicates that CEK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CEK's Current ratio of 4.44 is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that CEK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CEK's Quick ratio of 1.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEK outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CEK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.34% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CEK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.49%
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
EPS Next 5Y11.34%
Revenue Next Year3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y7.01%
Revenue Next 3Y7.45%
Revenue Next 5Y6.1%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.56, the valuation of CEK can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- CEK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.52 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CEK.
- CEK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CEK is cheaper than 71.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- CEK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.06, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CEK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CEK is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- 84.38% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEK, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.79 |
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 17.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CEK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.49, CEK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- CEK's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CEK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.37%!
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 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
FRA:CEK (2/17/2026, 3:13:17 PM)
13.9
+0.05 (+0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)12-01 2025-12-01
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners4.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap110.92M
Revenue(TTM)55.80M
Net Income(TTM)4.74M
Analysts83.33
Price Target18.41 (32.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
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)9.66%
PT rev (3m)8.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.48 | ||
| P/B | 3.91 | ||
| P/tB | 4.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.79 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY4.24%
EPS(NY)0.71
Fwd EY5.12%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY11.41%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY13.36%
SpS6.99
BVpS3.55
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number6.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROCE | 22.1% | ||
| ROIC | 14.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.57% | ||
| 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)10.98%
ROIC(5y)10.81%
ROICexc(3y)12.05%
ROICexc(5y)11.48%
ROICexgc(3y)14.9%
ROICexgc(5y)14.75%
ROCE(3y)16.5%
ROCE(5y)16.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.51%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.98%
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 | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 133.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 154.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 267.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.64 |
F-Score7
WACC7.3%
ROIC/WACC2.01
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 Y18.49%
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
EPS Next 5Y11.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)88.29%
Revenue growth 3Y24.2%
Revenue growth 5Y17.9%
Sales Q2Q%84.28%
Revenue Next Year3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y7.01%
Revenue Next 3Y7.45%
Revenue Next 5Y6.1%
EBIT growth 1Y205.07%
EBIT growth 3Y33.48%
EBIT growth 5Y25.97%
EBIT Next Year33.33%
EBIT Next 3Y19.38%
EBIT Next 5Y12.37%
FCF growth 1Y193.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y222.29%
OCF growth 3Y142.45%
OCF growth 5Y56.55%
CEOTRONICS AG / CEK.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CEK stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CEK.DE.
What is the valuation status of CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CEOTRONICS AG?
CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CEK stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) is 23.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.91.
Is the dividend of CEOTRONICS AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.98%.