KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:KTN - Deutsche Boerse Ag - AT0000A0E9W5 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, KTN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KTN was compared to 70 industry peers in the IT Services industry. KTN has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KTN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KTN was profitable.
In the past year KTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KTN has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KTN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KTN has a Return On Assets of 4.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: KTN outperforms 64.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.29%, KTN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
KTN has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KTN outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
KTN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.20%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.01%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.73%) for KTN is above the 3 year average (4.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.91% | ||
| ROE | 14.29% | ||
| ROIC | 6.73% |
ROA(3y)8.46%
ROA(5y)6.77%
ROE(3y)20.37%
ROE(5y)17.61%
ROIC(3y)4.2%
ROIC(5y)4.88%
1.3 Margins
KTN has a Profit Margin of 5.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: KTN outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
KTN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KTN (6.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KTN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KTN has a worse Gross Margin (43.26%) than 64.00% of its industry peers.
KTN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.43% | ||
| GM | 43.26% |
OM growth 3Y6.93%
OM growth 5Y1.64%
PM growth 3Y12.67%
PM growth 5Y6.9%
GM growth 3Y2.01%
GM growth 5Y1.87%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KTN is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KTN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KTN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
KTN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KTN has an Altman-Z score of 2.62. This is not the best score and indicates that KTN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.62, KTN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.33% of the companies in the same industry.
KTN has a debt to FCF ratio of 33.31. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KTN would need 33.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KTN (33.31) is worse than 69.33% of its industry peers.
KTN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating KTN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KTN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KTN outperforms 49.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 33.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC6.69%
2.3 Liquidity
KTN has a Current Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that KTN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KTN has a better Current ratio (1.57) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
KTN has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. This is a bad value and indicates that KTN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KTN has a Quick ratio of 0.91. This is in the lower half of the industry: KTN underperforms 70.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for KTN have decreased strongly by -66.53% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KTN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.12% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 30.83% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
KTN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-66.53%
EPS 3Y11.88%
EPS 5Y11.12%
EPS Q2Q%33.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)30.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y4.35%
Sales Q2Q%42.56%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.96% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, KTN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.46% on average per year.
EPS Next Y26.42%
EPS Next 2Y27.8%
EPS Next 3Y23.56%
EPS Next 5Y20.96%
Revenue Next Year42.03%
Revenue Next 2Y25.3%
Revenue Next 3Y18.4%
Revenue Next 5Y13.46%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.86, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KTN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KTN is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KTN to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.35), we can say KTN is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.48 indicates a correct valuation of KTN.
77.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KTN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. KTN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KTN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KTN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 69.33% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 116.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KTN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
KTN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KTN's earnings are expected to grow with 23.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)1.61
EPS Next 2Y27.8%
EPS Next 3Y23.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KTN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.08%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.29, KTN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, KTN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.08% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
KTN pays out 36.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP36.09%
EPS Next 2Y27.8%
EPS Next 3Y23.56%
FRA:KTN (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.58
-0.44 (-1.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners27.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.51B
Analysts86.67
Price Target29.71 (26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.08% |
Yearly Dividend1.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP36.09%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)-2.3%
PT rev (3m)-3.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 116.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.6 | ||
| P/B | 2.52 | ||
| P/tB | 8.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.89 |
EPS(TTM)1.32
EY5.6%
EPS(NY)1.89
Fwd EY8.01%
FCF(TTM)0.2
FCFY0.86%
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY5.68%
SpS24.63
BVpS9.36
TBVpS2.92
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)1.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.91% | ||
| ROE | 14.29% | ||
| ROCE | 9.56% | ||
| ROIC | 6.73% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.33% | ||
| OM | 6.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.43% | ||
| GM | 43.26% | ||
| FCFM | 0.82% |
ROA(3y)8.46%
ROA(5y)6.77%
ROE(3y)20.37%
ROE(5y)17.61%
ROIC(3y)4.2%
ROIC(5y)4.88%
ROICexc(3y)10.23%
ROICexc(5y)10.03%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.22%
ROCE(5y)7.23%
ROICexcg growth 3Y36.86%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y13.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y-11.44%
OM growth 3Y6.93%
OM growth 5Y1.64%
PM growth 3Y12.67%
PM growth 5Y6.9%
GM growth 3Y2.01%
GM growth 5Y1.87%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 33.31 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 15.1% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.62 |
F-Score7
WACC6.69%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)79.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.48%
Profit Quality(3y)64.19%
Profit Quality(5y)99.88%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-66.53%
EPS 3Y11.88%
EPS 5Y11.12%
EPS Q2Q%33.88%
EPS Next Y26.42%
EPS Next 2Y27.8%
EPS Next 3Y23.56%
EPS Next 5Y20.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)30.83%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y4.35%
Sales Q2Q%42.56%
Revenue Next Year42.03%
Revenue Next 2Y25.3%
Revenue Next 3Y18.4%
Revenue Next 5Y13.46%
EBIT growth 1Y221.61%
EBIT growth 3Y6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y6.06%
EBIT Next Year112.83%
EBIT Next 3Y41.22%
EBIT Next 5Y25.59%
FCF growth 1Y701.87%
FCF growth 3Y-12.92%
FCF growth 5Y46.56%
OCF growth 1Y90.38%
OCF growth 3Y-6.02%
OCF growth 5Y26.88%