CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:CEK - DE0005407407 - Common Stock
13.85 EUR
+0.2 (+1.47%)
CEK gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 27 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CEK a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CEK is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. With these ratings, CEK could be worth investigating further 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
The Return On Assets of CEK (11.12%) is better than 92.59% of its industry peers.
CEK has a Return On Equity of 16.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEK outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.82%, CEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.59% 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 11.62%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.82%) for CEK is above the 3 year average (11.35%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
CEK has a Profit Margin of 8.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEK outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
CEK's Operating Margin of 14.25% is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
CEK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CEK has a Gross Margin (40.85%) which is in line with 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
CEK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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 7.57. This indicates that CEK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CEK's Altman-Z score of 7.57 is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for CEK. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.57 |
ROIC/WACC2.26
WACC7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.22 indicates that CEK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CEK's Current ratio of 3.22 is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
CEK has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that CEK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CEK (1.13) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| 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.
CEK shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 88.29%.
CEK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.90% yearly.
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 9.85% on average per year.
CEK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.10% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.18%
EPS Next 2Y17.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.71%
Revenue Next 2Y9.13%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y6.1%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.47 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CEK.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CEK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.18, CEK is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CEK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
CEK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CEK is cheaper than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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.
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y17.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.04, CEK has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CEK is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
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.
The dividend of CEK is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.98%
EPS Next 2Y17.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.85%
FRA:CEK (9/15/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.85
+0.2 (+1.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap110.52M
Analysts76.67
Price Target15.66 (13.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
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)10.83%
PT rev (3m)18.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)21.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.46 | ||
| P/B | 3.9 | ||
| P/tB | 4.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.79 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY4.26%
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY5.21%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY11.46%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY13.41%
SpS6.99
BVpS3.55
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)1.22
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 | 7.57 |
F-Score7
WACC7%
ROIC/WACC2.26
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 Y18.18%
EPS Next 2Y17.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
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 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y6.1%
EBIT growth 1Y205.07%
EBIT growth 3Y33.48%
EBIT growth 5Y25.97%
EBIT Next Year39.34%
EBIT Next 3Y14.61%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y193.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y222.29%
OCF growth 3Y142.45%
OCF growth 5Y56.55%