CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:CEK - DE0005407407 - Common Stock
13.825 EUR
-0.08 (-0.54%)
Taking everything into account, CEK scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CEK was compared to 31 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.
In the past 5 years CEK has always been profitable.
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 90.32% of its industry peers.
CEK's Return On Equity of 16.71% is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 80.65% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CEK (14.71%) is better than 90.32% 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 11.02%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.98%) for CEK is below the current ROIC(14.71%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.49%, CEK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CEK (14.25%) is better than 83.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
CEK has a Gross Margin (40.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CEK has declined.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CEK is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CEK has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CEK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CEK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 7.66 indicates that CEK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CEK's Altman-Z score of 7.66 is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 93.55% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.56, CEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.09 indicates that CEK is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CEK (0.09) is better than 83.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.66 |
ROIC/WACC2.1
WACC7.02%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.44 indicates that CEK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CEK (4.44) is better than 93.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that CEK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.55, CEK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
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.
The Revenue has grown by 88.29% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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 11.51% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.49%
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
EPS Next 5Y11.51%
Revenue Next Year3.67%
Revenue Next 2Y7.01%
Revenue Next 3Y7.45%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.43, CEK is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. CEK is around the same levels.
CEK is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.42.
61.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CEK, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.57. CEK is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CEK indicates a rather cheap valuation: CEK is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CEK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CEK is cheaper than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CEK's 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.
CEK's earnings are expected to grow with 17.94% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
CEK's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.73.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, 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 2Y20.22%
EPS Next 3Y17.94%
FRA:CEK (1/8/2026, 10:12:35 AM)
13.825
-0.08 (-0.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners4.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.21%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap110.32M
Revenue(TTM)55.80M
Net Income(TTM)4.74M
Analysts83.33
Price Target16.79 (21.45%)
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)-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 | 23.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.42 | ||
| P/S | 1.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.44 | ||
| P/B | 3.89 | ||
| P/tB | 4.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.83 |
EPS(TTM)0.59
EY4.27%
EPS(NY)0.71
Fwd EY5.15%
FCF(TTM)1.59
FCFY11.48%
OCF(TTM)1.86
OCFY13.43%
SpS6.99
BVpS3.55
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.22
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 | 7.66 |
F-Score7
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC2.1
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 5Y11.51%
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 5Y12.57%
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 23.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.89.
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%.