CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CEK - DE0005407407 - Common Stock
13.3 EUR
+0.3 (+2.31%)
Overall CEK gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CEK against 32 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 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.
CEK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years CEK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
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 10.60%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.98%) for CEK is below the current ROIC(14.71%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
CEK has a better Operating Margin (14.25%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
CEK has a Gross Margin of 40.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEK outperforms 40.63% 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
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.
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 7.46. This indicates that CEK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CEK (7.46) is better than 84.38% 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.
CEK's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.56 is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that CEK is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CEK (0.09) is better than 78.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.46 |
ROIC/WACC1.99
WACC7.39%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.44 indicates that CEK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CEK (4.44) is better than 90.63% 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 has a better Quick ratio (1.55) than 75.00% 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.
CEK shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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 11.51% 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 5Y11.51%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.54 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CEK.
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 26.59.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.68, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CEK.
CEK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CEK is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, CEK is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.68 |
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.
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 | 8.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.33 |
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.
CEK's earnings are expected to grow with 17.94% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%, CEK has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.69, CEK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, CEK has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
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.
The dividend of CEK is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.98%
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
FRA:CEK (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.3
+0.3 (+2.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap106.13M
Revenue(TTM)55.80M
Net Income(TTM)4.74M
Analysts83.33
Price Target16.95 (27.44%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
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)8.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.4%
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 | 22.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.68 | ||
| P/S | 1.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.16 | ||
| P/B | 3.74 | ||
| P/tB | 4.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.33 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY4.44%
EPS(NY)0.71
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY11.93%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY13.96%
SpS6.99
BVpS3.55
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)1.17
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 | 7.46 |
F-Score7
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC1.99
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 5Y11.51%
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 5Y12.57%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for CEOTRONICS AG?
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 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.98%.