CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CEK - DE0005407407 - Common Stock
13.95 EUR
-0.1 (-0.71%)
Taking everything into account, CEK scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CEK was compared to 32 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. CEK has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. CEK is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes CEK very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CEK had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CEK had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years CEK has been profitable.
- Of the past 5 years CEK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.12%, CEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- CEK has a better Return On Equity (16.71%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
- CEK has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.71%) than 90.63% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CEK is in line with the industry average of 11.49%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (14.71%) for CEK is above the 3 year average (10.98%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROIC | 14.71% |
ROA(3y)7.53%
ROA(5y)8.01%
ROE(3y)12.55%
ROE(5y)13.67%
ROIC(3y)10.98%
ROIC(5y)10.81%
1.3 Margins
- CEK has a Profit Margin of 8.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: CEK outperforms 78.13% of its industry peers.
- CEK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.25%, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- CEK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 40.85%, CEK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CEK has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for CEK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CEK has an Altman-Z score of 7.71. This indicates that CEK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CEK's Altman-Z score of 7.71 is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CEK is 0.56, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CEK, only 0.56 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- CEK has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.56) than 84.38% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that CEK is not too dependend on debt financing.
- CEK has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.09) than 78.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.71 |
ROIC/WACC1.94
WACC7.57%
2.3 Liquidity
- CEK has a Current Ratio of 4.44. This indicates that CEK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- CEK has a better Current ratio (4.44) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
- CEK has a Quick Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that CEK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CEK's Quick ratio of 1.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEK outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 201.73% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 88.29% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- CEK shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.90% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CEK will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.34% on average per year.
- 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 Y18.49%
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
EPS Next 5Y11.34%
Revenue Next Year3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y7.01%
Revenue Next 3Y7.45%
Revenue Next 5Y6.1%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.64.
- 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.47. CEK is around the same levels.
- CEK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.59.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CEK is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 81.25% 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 rather cheap when compared to the industry. CEK is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CEK's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- CEK has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CEK's earnings are expected to grow with 17.94% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.23
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CEK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.46%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.52, CEK pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- CEK's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CEK grows each year by 23.37%, which is quite nice.
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.
- CEK's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.98%
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
FRA:CEK (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
13.95
-0.1 (-0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)12-01 2025-12-01
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners4.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap111.32M
Revenue(TTM)55.80M
Net Income(TTM)4.74M
Analysts83.33
Price Target16.79 (20.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
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)-0.96%
PT rev (3m)-0.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.59 | ||
| P/S | 2 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.51 | ||
| P/B | 3.93 | ||
| P/tB | 4.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.95 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY4.23%
EPS(NY)0.71
Fwd EY5.1%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY11.37%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY13.31%
SpS6.99
BVpS3.55
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number6.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.12% | ||
| ROE | 16.71% | ||
| ROCE | 22.1% | ||
| ROIC | 14.71% | ||
| ROICexc | 16.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.57% | ||
| 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)10.98%
ROIC(5y)10.81%
ROICexc(3y)12.05%
ROICexc(5y)11.48%
ROICexgc(3y)14.9%
ROICexgc(5y)14.75%
ROCE(3y)16.5%
ROCE(5y)16.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y13.51%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.98%
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 | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 133.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 154.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | 267.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.71 |
F-Score7
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC1.94
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 Y18.49%
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
EPS Next 5Y11.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)88.29%
Revenue growth 3Y24.2%
Revenue growth 5Y17.9%
Sales Q2Q%84.28%
Revenue Next Year3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y7.01%
Revenue Next 3Y7.45%
Revenue Next 5Y6.1%
EBIT growth 1Y205.07%
EBIT growth 3Y33.48%
EBIT growth 5Y25.97%
EBIT Next Year33.33%
EBIT Next 3Y19.38%
EBIT Next 5Y12.4%
FCF growth 1Y193.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y222.29%
OCF growth 3Y142.45%
OCF growth 5Y56.55%
CEOTRONICS AG / CEK.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CEK stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CEK.DE.
What is the valuation status of CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CEOTRONICS AG?
CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CEK stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) is 23.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.93.
Is the dividend of CEOTRONICS AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.98%.