CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CEK - DE0005407407 - Common Stock
13.65 EUR
+3.35 (+32.52%)
Taking everything into account, CEK scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CEK was compared to 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings would make CEK suitable 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.
Of the past 5 years CEK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CEK's Return On Assets of 11.12% is amongst the best of 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.
CEK has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEK outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CEK is in line with the industry average of 10.55%.
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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.25%, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CEK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CEK (40.85%) is worse than 60.71% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEK has more shares outstanding
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 6.45 indicates that CEK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.45, CEK belongs to the top 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.
CEK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.56. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEK outperforms 89.29% 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 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 | 6.45 |
ROIC/WACC2.11
WACC6.98%
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.
CEK's Current ratio of 4.44 is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 92.86% 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 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.
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%.
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
CEK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.51% yearly.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.14, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CEK.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CEK to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say CEK is valued inline with the index average.
CEK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.17.
CEK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CEK is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. CEK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CEK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CEK is cheaper than 82.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CEK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.25
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.66%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.50, CEK has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
CEK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.66% |
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 (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.65
+3.35 (+32.52%)
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 Cap108.93M
Revenue(TTM)55.80M
Net Income(TTM)4.74M
Analysts83.33
Price Target16.95 (24.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.66% |
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)-1.4%
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 | 23.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.17 | ||
| P/S | 1.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.35 | ||
| P/B | 3.84 | ||
| P/tB | 4.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY4.32%
EPS(NY)0.71
Fwd EY5.22%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY11.62%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY13.61%
SpS6.99
BVpS3.55
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)1.2
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 | 6.45 |
F-Score7
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACC2.11
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 Year41.22%
EBIT Next 3Y21.5%
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 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.98%.