CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:CEK - DE0005407407 - Common Stock
13.45 EUR
+0.35 (+2.67%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to CEK. CEK was compared to 27 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. CEK scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CEK has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
In the past year CEK had a positive cash flow from operations.
CEK had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years CEK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CEK (11.12%) is better than 92.59% of its industry peers.
CEK's Return On Equity of 16.71% is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
CEK's Return On Invested Capital of 15.82% is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 92.59% of its industry peers.
CEK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.35%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.62%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.35%) for CEK is below the current ROIC(15.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 8.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEK outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
CEK's Operating Margin of 14.25% is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
CEK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CEK (40.85%) is comparable to the rest of the 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CEK 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 7.32 indicates that CEK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.32, CEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
CEK has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.32 |
ROIC/WACC2.26
WACC6.99%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.22 indicates that CEK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.22, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Quick ratio of CEK (1.13) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, CEK shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 88.29%.
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
CEK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.85% 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 Y18.18%
EPS Next 2Y17.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.71%
Revenue Next 2Y9.13%
Revenue Next 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y6.1%
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 decreasing.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.80, CEK is valued on the expensive side.
CEK's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CEK is cheaper than 74.07% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CEK to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say CEK is valued inline with the index average.
CEK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.62.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88, CEK is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CEK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CEK may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y17.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%.
CEK's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.04.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CEK is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
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.
CEK's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.98%
EPS Next 2Y17.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.85%
FRA:CEK (9/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
13.45
+0.35 (+2.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners8.15%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap107.33M
Analysts76.67
Price Target15.66 (16.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
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)10.83%
PT rev (3m)18.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)21.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.8%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.62 | ||
| P/S | 1.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.24 | ||
| P/B | 3.78 | ||
| P/tB | 4.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.16 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY4.39%
EPS(NY)0.72
Fwd EY5.37%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY11.8%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY13.81%
SpS6.99
BVpS3.55
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.25
PEG (5Y)1.19
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 | 7.32 |
F-Score7
WACC6.99%
ROIC/WACC2.26
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 Y18.18%
EPS Next 2Y17.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
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 3Y7.43%
Revenue Next 5Y6.1%
EBIT growth 1Y205.07%
EBIT growth 3Y33.48%
EBIT growth 5Y25.97%
EBIT Next Year39.34%
EBIT Next 3Y14.61%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y193.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y222.29%
OCF growth 3Y142.45%
OCF growth 5Y56.55%