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KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES IN (1KT.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:1KT - US49338L1035 - Common Stock

147.32 EUR
-0.58 (-0.39%)
Last: 10/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

1KT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 52 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. 1KT has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 1KT is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make 1KT a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

1KT had positive earnings in the past year.
1KT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 1KT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years 1KT had a positive operating cash flow.
1KT.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1KT.DE 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 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of 1KT (5.11%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.59%, 1KT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
1KT's Return On Invested Capital of 7.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1KT outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1KT is significantly above the industry average of 6.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.28%) for 1KT is well below the 3 year average (12.66%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that 1KT had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.11%
ROE 9.59%
ROIC 7.28%
ROA(3y)10.89%
ROA(5y)10.57%
ROE(3y)20.58%
ROE(5y)20.88%
ROIC(3y)12.66%
ROIC(5y)11.86%
1KT.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1KT.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.38%, 1KT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.23% of the companies in the same industry.
1KT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
1KT has a Operating Margin of 16.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1KT outperforms 94.23% of its industry peers.
1KT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 62.37%, 1KT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.85% of the companies in the same industry.
1KT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.96%
PM (TTM) 10.38%
GM 62.37%
OM growth 3Y-8.53%
OM growth 5Y0.25%
PM growth 3Y-12%
PM growth 5Y-3.1%
GM growth 3Y0.43%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
1KT.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1KT.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1KT is still creating some value.
1KT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1KT has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for 1KT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
1KT.DE Yearly Shares Outstanding1KT.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
1KT.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1KT.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

1KT has an Altman-Z score of 5.70. This indicates that 1KT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
1KT has a Altman-Z score of 5.70. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1KT outperforms 86.54% of its industry peers.
1KT has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.79. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
1KT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.79. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1KT outperforms 82.69% of its industry peers.
1KT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
1KT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.45) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 1.79
Altman-Z 5.7
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC8.96%
1KT.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1KT.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.59 indicates that 1KT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.59, 1KT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.54% of the companies in the same industry.
1KT has a Quick Ratio of 2.94. This indicates that 1KT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 1KT (2.94) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.59
Quick Ratio 2.94
1KT.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1KT.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

1KT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.39%.
1KT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.77% yearly.
1KT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.80%.
1KT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.39%
EPS 3Y0.16%
EPS 5Y5.77%
EPS Q2Q%9.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.8%
Revenue growth 3Y0.26%
Revenue growth 5Y2.96%
Sales Q2Q%11.09%

3.2 Future

1KT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.16% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1KT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.21%
EPS Next 2Y13.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.05%
EPS Next 5Y13.16%
Revenue Next Year7.84%
Revenue Next 2Y7.09%
Revenue Next 3Y6.82%
Revenue Next 5Y6.56%

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.
1KT.DE Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1KT.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B
1KT.DE Yearly EPS VS Estimates1KT.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

1KT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.10.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1KT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1KT is cheaper than 71.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.86, 1KT is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.57, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of 1KT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1KT is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1KT to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.32), we can say 1KT is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.1
Fwd PE 21.57
1KT.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1KT.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1KT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
1KT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21
EV/EBITDA 25.57
1KT.DE Per share data1KT.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
1KT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as 1KT's earnings are expected to grow with 13.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)4.35
EPS Next 2Y13.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.05%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for 1KT!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES IN

FRA:1KT (10/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

147.32

-0.58 (-0.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)08-19 2025-08-19/amc
Earnings (Next)11-17 2025-11-17/amc
Inst Owners90.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.5%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap25.32B
Analysts81.11
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.09%
Min EPS beat(2)0.93%
Max EPS beat(2)1.26%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)2.71%
Min EPS beat(4)0.93%
Max EPS beat(4)5.63%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.72%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)4.5%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)5.27%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.61%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.29%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.49%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.34%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.1
Fwd PE 21.57
P/S 5.67
P/FCF 21
P/OCF 19.25
P/B 5.24
P/tB 10.93
EV/EBITDA 25.57
EPS(TTM)5.87
EY3.98%
EPS(NY)6.83
Fwd EY4.64%
FCF(TTM)7.02
FCFY4.76%
OCF(TTM)7.65
OCFY5.19%
SpS26
BVpS28.12
TBVpS13.47
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)4.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.11%
ROE 9.59%
ROCE 9.78%
ROIC 7.28%
ROICexc 10.25%
ROICexgc 18.9%
OM 16.96%
PM (TTM) 10.38%
GM 62.37%
FCFM 26.99%
ROA(3y)10.89%
ROA(5y)10.57%
ROE(3y)20.58%
ROE(5y)20.88%
ROIC(3y)12.66%
ROIC(5y)11.86%
ROICexc(3y)18.63%
ROICexc(5y)17.31%
ROICexgc(3y)32.51%
ROICexgc(5y)30.28%
ROCE(3y)17.01%
ROCE(5y)15.93%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-13.95%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.26%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.86%
OM growth 3Y-8.53%
OM growth 5Y0.25%
PM growth 3Y-12%
PM growth 5Y-3.1%
GM growth 3Y0.43%
GM growth 5Y1.33%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 1.79
Debt/EBITDA 2.19
Cap/Depr 47.58%
Cap/Sales 2.44%
Interest Coverage 11.7
Cash Conversion 133.25%
Profit Quality 260.11%
Current Ratio 3.59
Quick Ratio 2.94
Altman-Z 5.7
F-Score5
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)77.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.28%
Profit Quality(3y)115.41%
Profit Quality(5y)123.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.39%
EPS 3Y0.16%
EPS 5Y5.77%
EPS Q2Q%9.55%
EPS Next Y15.21%
EPS Next 2Y13.15%
EPS Next 3Y13.05%
EPS Next 5Y13.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.8%
Revenue growth 3Y0.26%
Revenue growth 5Y2.96%
Sales Q2Q%11.09%
Revenue Next Year7.84%
Revenue Next 2Y7.09%
Revenue Next 3Y6.82%
Revenue Next 5Y6.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.29%
EBIT growth 5Y3.22%
EBIT Next Year22.8%
EBIT Next 3Y12.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y16.75%
FCF growth 3Y-7.86%
FCF growth 5Y0.45%
OCF growth 1Y8.05%
OCF growth 3Y-7.33%
OCF growth 5Y1.06%