CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CEK - DE0005407407 - Common Stock
14.5 EUR
+0.6 (+4.32%)
Overall CEK gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CEK against 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years CEK has 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 90.63% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.71%, CEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.71%, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CEK is in line with the industry average of 11.49%.
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
CEK's Profit Margin of 8.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEK outperforms 78.13% 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 40.85%, CEK is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same 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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CEK has an Altman-Z score of 7.66. This indicates that CEK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.66, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that CEK is not too dependend on debt financing.
CEK's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEK outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC7.55%
2.3 Liquidity
CEK has a Current Ratio of 4.44. This indicates that CEK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CEK (4.44) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
CEK has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that CEK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CEK's Quick ratio of 1.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEK outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CEK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 201.73%, which is quite impressive.
CEK shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 19.20% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CEK shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 88.29%.
Measured over the past years, CEK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.90% on average per year.
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 11.34% yearly.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.58, CEK is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CEK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CEK is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CEK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.30.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.36, CEK is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CEK is cheaper than 65.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. CEK is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CEK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CEK is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CEK's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CEK has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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)1.33
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%.
CEK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.52.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CEK is paying slightly less dividend.
| 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
22.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CEK. This is a low number and 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 (1/13/2026, 5:29:27 PM)
14.5
+0.6 (+4.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap115.71M
Revenue(TTM)55.80M
Net Income(TTM)4.74M
Analysts83.33
Price Target16.79 (15.79%)
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)-0.96%
PT rev (3m)-0.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.36 | ||
| P/S | 2.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.81 | ||
| P/B | 4.08 | ||
| P/tB | 4.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY4.07%
EPS(NY)0.71
Fwd EY4.91%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY10.94%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY12.81%
SpS6.99
BVpS3.55
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)1.28
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 | 7.66 |
F-Score7
WACC7.55%
ROIC/WACC1.95
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 5Y12.4%
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 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CEK stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) is 24.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.08.
Is the dividend of CEOTRONICS AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.98%.