CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:CEK - DE0005407407 - Common Stock
15.65 EUR
+0.35 (+2.29%)
Overall CEK gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CEK against 29 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. CEK gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CEK is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. With these ratings, CEK could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CEK had positive earnings in the past year.
CEK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CEK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CEK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CEK (11.12%) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
CEK has a better Return On Equity (16.71%) than 75.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 15.82%, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.66% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CEK is in line with the industry average of 11.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.82%) for CEK is above the 3 year average (11.35%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROIC | 15.82% |
ROA(3y)7.53%
ROA(5y)8.01%
ROE(3y)12.55%
ROE(5y)13.67%
ROIC(3y)11.35%
ROIC(5y)11.03%
1.3 Margins
CEK's Profit Margin of 8.49% is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.25%, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 40.85%, CEK is not doing good in the industry: 62.07% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CEK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.49% | ||
| GM | 40.85% |
OM growth 3Y7.47%
OM growth 5Y6.85%
PM growth 3Y-0.43%
PM growth 5Y4.94%
GM growth 3Y-5.93%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CEK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
CEK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CEK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CEK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.06 indicates that CEK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 8.06, CEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.10% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for CEK. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.06 |
ROIC/WACC2.24
WACC7.06%
2.3 Liquidity
CEK has a Current Ratio of 3.22. This indicates that CEK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CEK has a better Current ratio (3.22) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
CEK has a Quick Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that CEK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.13, CEK is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CEK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 201.73%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CEK shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 19.20% on average per year.
CEK shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 88.29%.
Measured over the past years, CEK shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.90% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)201.73%
EPS 3Y16.23%
EPS 5Y19.2%
EPS Q2Q%65.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)88.29%
Revenue growth 3Y24.2%
Revenue growth 5Y17.9%
Sales Q2Q%84.28%
3.2 Future
CEK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.90% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CEK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.83%
EPS Next 2Y21.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%
EPS Next 5Y11.9%
Revenue Next Year7.71%
Revenue Next 2Y9.13%
Revenue Next 3Y7.01%
Revenue Next 5Y6.1%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CEK is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.53.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CEK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CEK is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.02, CEK is valued at the same level.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.30 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CEK.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CEK to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.57), we can say CEK is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CEK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CEK is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CEK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CEK's earnings are expected to grow with 18.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y21.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.78, CEK has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CEK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CEK is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.37%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
22.98% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CEK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CEK is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.98%
EPS Next 2Y21.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%
FRA:CEK (10/13/2025, 11:16:27 AM)
15.65
+0.35 (+2.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.79%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap124.89M
Analysts83.33
Price Target16.95 (8.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
Yearly Dividend0.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.37%
DP22.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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)19.96%
PT rev (3m)19.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.3 | ||
| P/S | 2.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.43 | ||
| P/B | 4.4 | ||
| P/tB | 5.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY3.77%
EPS(NY)0.7
Fwd EY4.49%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY10.14%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY11.87%
SpS6.99
BVpS3.55
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)1.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROCE | 23.77% | ||
| ROIC | 15.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.58% | ||
| OM | 14.25% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.49% | ||
| GM | 40.85% | ||
| FCFM | 22.69% |
ROA(3y)7.53%
ROA(5y)8.01%
ROE(3y)12.55%
ROE(5y)13.67%
ROIC(3y)11.35%
ROIC(5y)11.03%
ROICexc(3y)12.55%
ROICexc(5y)11.78%
ROICexgc(3y)15.57%
ROICexgc(5y)15.16%
ROCE(3y)17.06%
ROCE(5y)16.58%
ROICexcg growth 3Y17.28%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.39%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.83%
OM growth 3Y7.47%
OM growth 5Y6.85%
PM growth 3Y-0.43%
PM growth 5Y4.94%
GM growth 3Y-5.93%
GM growth 5Y-2.18%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.31
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 133.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 154.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 267.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.06 |
F-Score7
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC2.24
Cap/Depr(3y)112.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)201.73%
EPS 3Y16.23%
EPS 5Y19.2%
EPS Q2Q%65.07%
EPS Next Y19.83%
EPS Next 2Y21.77%
EPS Next 3Y18.47%
EPS Next 5Y11.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)88.29%
Revenue growth 3Y24.2%
Revenue growth 5Y17.9%
Sales Q2Q%84.28%
Revenue Next Year7.71%
Revenue Next 2Y9.13%
Revenue Next 3Y7.01%
Revenue Next 5Y6.1%
EBIT growth 1Y205.07%
EBIT growth 3Y33.48%
EBIT growth 5Y25.97%
EBIT Next Year41.22%
EBIT Next 3Y20.99%
EBIT Next 5Y13.7%
FCF growth 1Y193.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y222.29%
OCF growth 3Y142.45%
OCF growth 5Y56.55%