CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:CEK - DE0005407407 - Common Stock
13.1 EUR
+0.05 (+0.38%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CEK. CEK was compared to 29 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. CEK has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CEK has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes CEK very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CEK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CEK had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.12%, CEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
CEK has a Return On Equity of 16.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: CEK outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
CEK's Return On Invested Capital of 14.71% is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 89.66% 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 11.51%.
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
The Profit Margin of CEK (8.49%) is better than 75.86% of its industry peers.
CEK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CEK's Operating Margin of 14.25% is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
CEK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CEK (40.85%) is worse than 65.52% 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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for CEK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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.
CEK has a Altman-Z score of 7.37. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEK outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
CEK has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.56. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.56 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CEK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.56. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEK outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that CEK is not too dependend on debt financing.
CEK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.09. This is in the better half of the industry: CEK outperforms 79.31% 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
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 has a Current ratio of 4.44. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEK outperforms 93.10% 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 79.31% 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%.
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
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.
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 5Y11.5%
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
CEK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.20.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CEK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CEK is cheaper than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. CEK is around the same levels.
CEK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.40.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CEK is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.59, CEK is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
79.31% 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 | 8.26 | ||
| 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.
CEK has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)1.2
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CEK's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.25.
CEK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| 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 (11/17/2025, 5:23:23 PM)
13.1
+0.05 (+0.38%)
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 Cap104.54M
Revenue(TTM)55.80M
Net Income(TTM)4.74M
Analysts83.33
Price Target16.95 (29.39%)
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 | 22.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.4 | ||
| P/S | 1.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.26 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.05 | ||
| P/B | 3.69 | ||
| P/tB | 4.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.12 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY4.5%
EPS(NY)0.71
Fwd EY5.44%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY12.11%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY14.18%
SpS6.99
BVpS3.55
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)1.16
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 7 / 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 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%.