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KNOWLES CORP (KN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:KN - US49926D1090 - Common Stock

20.67 USD
-0.46 (-2.18%)
Last: 11/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM
20.67 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, KN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KN was compared to 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. KN has an average financial health and profitability rating. KN is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KN was profitable.
In the past year KN had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KN reported negative net income in multiple years.
KN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

KN's Return On Assets of 3.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KN outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
KN's Return On Equity of 5.55% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KN outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
KN has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KN outperforms 56.91% of its industry peers.
KN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.19%. This is below the industry average of 9.10%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.97%) for KN is above the 3 year average (4.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.83%
ROE 5.55%
ROIC 4.97%
ROA(3y)-17.55%
ROA(5y)-8.71%
ROE(3y)-22.59%
ROE(5y)-11.39%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
KN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.27%, KN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
KN has a Operating Margin of 11.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: KN outperforms 78.86% of its industry peers.
KN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.50%, KN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
KN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.72%
PM (TTM) 7.27%
GM 43.5%
OM growth 3Y-10.39%
OM growth 5Y-0.45%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.08%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
KN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KN has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for KN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KN Yearly Shares OutstandingKN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
KN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.31 indicates that KN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KN has a Altman-Z score of 3.31. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KN outperforms 52.85% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KN is 2.16, which is a good value as it means it would take KN, 2.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.16) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that KN is not too dependend on debt financing.
KN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 2.16
Altman-Z 3.31
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.87%
KN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

KN has a Current Ratio of 1.90. This is a normal value and indicates that KN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.90, KN is not doing good in the industry: 62.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that KN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.19, KN is doing worse than 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.9
Quick Ratio 1.19
KN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.08% over the past year.
KN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.13% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -30.28% in the last year.
KN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -8.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.08%
EPS 3Y-14.09%
EPS 5Y-2.13%
EPS Q2Q%26.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-30.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.33%
Sales Q2Q%7.3%

3.2 Future

KN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.78% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.08% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.27%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
KN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
KN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.26, the valuation of KN can be described as rather expensive.
73.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KN to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.07), we can say KN is valued inline with the index average.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.42, the valuation of KN can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KN is valued a bit cheaper than 77.24% of the companies in the same industry.
KN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.08.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.26
Fwd PE 16.42
KN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as KN.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.7
EV/EBITDA 17.89
KN Per share dataKN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
KN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
KN's earnings are expected to grow with 16.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

KNOWLES CORP

NYSE:KN (11/20/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 20.67 0 (0%)

20.67

-0.46 (-2.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)10-23 2025-10-23/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners103.92%
Inst Owner Change1.78%
Ins Owners2%
Ins Owner Change-0.78%
Market Cap1.78B
Revenue(TTM)573.50M
Net Income(TTM)41.70M
Analysts83.33
Price Target27.03 (30.77%)
Short Float %3.95%
Short Ratio4.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.21%
Min EPS beat(2)0.22%
Max EPS beat(2)4.19%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.21%
Max EPS beat(4)4.19%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.28%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.5%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.14%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.36%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.25%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.79%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.85%
PT rev (1m)17.78%
PT rev (3m)17.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.26
Fwd PE 16.42
P/S 3.1
P/FCF 21.7
P/OCF 17.42
P/B 2.36
P/tB 5.28
EV/EBITDA 17.89
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY4.93%
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY6.09%
FCF(TTM)0.95
FCFY4.61%
OCF(TTM)1.19
OCFY5.74%
SpS6.68
BVpS8.75
TBVpS3.92
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.83%
ROE 5.55%
ROCE 7.37%
ROIC 4.97%
ROICexc 5.53%
ROICexgc 11.21%
OM 11.72%
PM (TTM) 7.27%
GM 43.5%
FCFM 14.26%
ROA(3y)-17.55%
ROA(5y)-8.71%
ROE(3y)-22.59%
ROE(5y)-11.39%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
ROICexc(3y)4.56%
ROICexc(5y)4.37%
ROICexgc(3y)10.18%
ROICexgc(5y)12.65%
ROCE(3y)6.21%
ROCE(5y)5.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.68%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.67%
OM growth 3Y-10.39%
OM growth 5Y-0.45%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.08%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 2.16
Debt/EBITDA 1
Cap/Depr 54.77%
Cap/Sales 3.5%
Interest Coverage 7.91
Cash Conversion 98.08%
Profit Quality 196.16%
Current Ratio 1.9
Quick Ratio 1.19
Altman-Z 3.31
F-Score7
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC0.56
Cap/Depr(3y)41.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.08%
EPS 3Y-14.09%
EPS 5Y-2.13%
EPS Q2Q%26.92%
EPS Next Y16.27%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-30.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.33%
Sales Q2Q%7.3%
Revenue Next Year-14.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.74%
EBIT Next Year18.53%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-9.01%
FCF growth 3Y-4.44%
FCF growth 5Y7.09%
OCF growth 1Y-6.6%
OCF growth 3Y-10.6%
OCF growth 5Y0.98%

KNOWLES CORP / KN FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KN.


Can you provide the valuation status for KNOWLES CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KNOWLES CORP (KN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for KNOWLES CORP?

KNOWLES CORP (KN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of KNOWLES CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KNOWLES CORP (KN) is 20.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.36.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KN stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNOWLES CORP (KN) is expected to grow by 16.27% in the next year.