CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:CEK - DE0005407407 - Common Stock
13.05 EUR
+0.35 (+2.76%)
CEK gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 28 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate. With these ratings, CEK could be worth investigating further 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.
Each year in the past 5 years CEK has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years CEK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CEK has a Return On Assets of 11.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEK outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
CEK's Return On Equity of 16.71% is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 14.71%, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
CEK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.98%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.02%.
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 82.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.25%, CEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% 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 doing worse than 64.29% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CEK is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CEK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CEK has more shares outstanding
CEK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CEK has an Altman-Z score of 7.37. This indicates that CEK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.37, CEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.56, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CEK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CEK's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09 is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.37 |
ROIC/WACC2.09
WACC7.04%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.44 indicates that CEK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.44, CEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a better Quick ratio (1.55) than 78.57% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CEK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.50% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.49%
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
EPS Next 5Y11.5%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.12, the valuation of CEK can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CEK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CEK is cheaper than 71.43% 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 25.89.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.33, the valuation of CEK can be described as rather expensive.
60.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. CEK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% 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 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.12 |
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 excellent 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)1.2
PEG (5Y)1.15
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%, CEK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.43, CEK has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, CEK is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
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 (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.05
+0.35 (+2.76%)
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 Cap104.14M
Revenue(TTM)55.80M
Net Income(TTM)4.74M
Analysts83.33
Price Target16.95 (29.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
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%
PT rev (3m)19.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.03 | ||
| P/B | 3.67 | ||
| P/tB | 4.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)0.71
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY12.16%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY14.23%
SpS6.99
BVpS3.55
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)1.15
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 | 7.37 |
F-Score7
WACC7.04%
ROIC/WACC2.09
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 5Y11.5%
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 Year41.22%
EBIT Next 3Y21.49%
EBIT Next 5Y14.06%
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 6 / 10 to CEK.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for CEOTRONICS AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 expected EPS growth for CEK stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) is expected to grow by 18.49% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.98%.