KNOWLES CORP (KN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KN - US49926D1090 - Common Stock
22.88 USD
-1.16 (-4.83%)
22.88 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, KN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KN was compared to 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. KN has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KN is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
1.2 Ratios
KN's Return On Assets of 3.83% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KN outperforms 65.60% of its industry peers.
KN has a Return On Equity of 5.55%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KN outperforms 58.40% 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 56.80% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KN is significantly below the industry average of 9.26%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (7.27%) than 72.80% of its industry peers.
KN has a Operating Margin of 11.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: KN outperforms 78.40% of its industry peers.
KN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 43.50%, KN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.20% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KN has grown nicely.
| 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
The number of shares outstanding for KN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
KN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KN has an Altman-Z score of 3.80. This indicates that KN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KN has a Altman-Z score of 3.80. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KN outperforms 56.00% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.16, KN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.40% of the companies in the same industry.
KN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KN (0.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC8.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.90 indicates that KN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KN's Current ratio of 1.90 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KN is outperformed by 64.00% of its industry peers.
KN has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that KN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.19, KN is doing worse than 71.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.13% on average over the past years.
KN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -30.28%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -8.33% on average over the past years.
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.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.43, the valuation of KN can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. KN is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.17, KN is valued on the expensive side.
KN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KN is cheaper than 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as KN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KN is cheaper than 75.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
22.88
-1.16 (-4.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.18%
Inst Owner Change1.82%
Ins Owners1.94%
Ins Owner Change-2.97%
Market Cap1.95B
Revenue(TTM)573.50M
Net Income(TTM)41.70M
Analysts83.33
Price Target27.03 (18.14%)
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%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.17 | ||
| P/S | 3.4 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 19.12 | ||
| P/B | 2.59 | ||
| P/tB | 5.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.51 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY4.46%
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY5.5%
FCF(TTM)0.96
FCFY4.2%
OCF(TTM)1.2
OCFY5.23%
SpS6.74
BVpS8.83
TBVpS3.95
PEG (NY)1.38
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 | 3.8 |
F-Score7
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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 Year16.2%
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 22.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.59.
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.