KNOWLES CORP (KN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KN - US49926D1090 - Common Stock
23.41 USD
+0.39 (+1.69%)
23.41 USD
0 (0%)
Overall KN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KN against 125 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KN had positive earnings in the past year.
KN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KN reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years KN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.83%, KN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.80% of the companies in the same industry.
KN's Return On Equity of 5.55% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KN outperforms 57.60% 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 56.00% 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 9.17%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
KN's Profit Margin of 7.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KN outperforms 72.80% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.72%, KN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.40% of the companies in the same industry.
KN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
KN's Gross Margin of 43.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KN outperforms 75.20% of its industry peers.
KN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.70 indicates that KN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KN's Altman-Z score of 3.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KN outperforms 55.20% of its industry peers.
KN has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.16. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KN would need 2.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KN (2.16) is better than 75.20% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC8.61%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.90 indicates that KN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KN has a worse Current ratio (1.90) than 63.20% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that KN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KN has a worse Quick ratio (1.19) than 69.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.08%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.78% on average per year.
KN is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.08% yearly.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KN is valued a bit cheaper than 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.59, KN is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KN is cheaper than 74.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 35.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KN is on the same level as its industry peers.
75.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.99 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KN's earnings are expected to grow with 16.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for KN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
23.41
+0.39 (+1.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.92%
Inst Owner Change1.82%
Ins Owners2%
Ins Owner Change-2.97%
Market Cap1.99B
Revenue(TTM)573.50M
Net Income(TTM)41.70M
Analysts83.33
Price Target27.03 (15.46%)
Short Float %3.68%
Short Ratio4.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0%
PT rev (3m)17.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.59 | ||
| P/S | 3.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.56 | ||
| P/B | 2.65 | ||
| P/tB | 5.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY4.36%
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY5.38%
FCF(TTM)0.96
FCFY4.1%
OCF(TTM)1.2
OCFY5.11%
SpS6.74
BVpS8.83
TBVpS3.95
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.7 |
F-Score7
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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 4 / 10 to KN.
Can you provide the valuation status for KNOWLES CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 22.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.65.
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.