CEOTRONICS AG (CEK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:CEK - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0005407407 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall CEK gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CEK against 25 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. CEK scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CEK is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make CEK a good candidate for growth investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CEK had positive earnings in the past year.
CEK had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
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
CEK has a Return On Assets of 5.41%. This is in the better half of the industry: CEK outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
CEK's Return On Equity of 11.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CEK outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
CEK's Return On Invested Capital of 11.79% is amongst the best of the industry. CEK outperforms 88.00% of its industry peers.
CEK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.51%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.30%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.51%) for CEK is below the current ROIC(11.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.41% | ||
| ROE | 11.51% | ||
| ROIC | 11.79% |
ROA(3y)6.73%
ROA(5y)7.13%
ROE(3y)12.3%
ROE(5y)13.06%
ROIC(3y)9.51%
ROIC(5y)10.16%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CEK (6.98%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CEK has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.73%, CEK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CEK has grown nicely.
CEK has a Gross Margin of 43.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CEK outperforms 44.00% of its industry peers.
CEK's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.98% | ||
| GM | 43.35% |
OM growth 3Y-12.07%
OM growth 5Y19.44%
PM growth 3Y-18.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CEK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some 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 is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.00 indicates that CEK is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CEK has a Altman-Z score of 4.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. CEK outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
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 | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 4 |
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC6.79%
2.3 Liquidity
CEK has a Current Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that CEK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.53, CEK is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CEK has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a bad value and indicates that CEK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CEK has a worse Quick ratio (0.62) than 92.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 6253.85% over the past year.
CEK shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -17.33% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 56.56% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 11.86% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6253.85%
EPS 3Y-17.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%198.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)56.56%
Revenue growth 3Y3.72%
Revenue growth 5Y11.86%
Sales Q2Q%95.26%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, CEK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.28% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CEK will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 19.70% on average per year.
EPS Next Y82.14%
EPS Next 2Y45.16%
EPS Next 3Y29.64%
EPS Next 5Y30.28%
Revenue Next Year86.15%
Revenue Next 2Y43.79%
Revenue Next 3Y30.58%
Revenue Next 5Y19.7%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.62, the valuation of CEK can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CEK is valued a bit cheaper than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CEK is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.48, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.57, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CEK.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as CEK.
CEK is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CEK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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 29.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.16%
EPS Next 3Y29.64%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CEK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.06%.
CEK's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.16.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, CEK's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
39.05% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CEK. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP39.05%
EPS Next 2Y45.16%
EPS Next 3Y29.64%
FRA:CEK (7/18/2025, 5:28:00 PM)
13.45
-0.15 (-1.1%)
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 Target14.13 (5.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% |
Yearly Dividend0.14
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP39.05%
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)7.03%
PT rev (3m)80.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)15.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.57 | ||
| P/S | 2.69 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 4.43 | ||
| P/tB | 5.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.69 |
EPS(TTM)0.4
EY2.97%
EPS(NY)0.6
Fwd EY4.43%
FCF(TTM)-1.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.78
OCFYN/A
SpS5.01
BVpS3.04
TBVpS2.42
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.41% | ||
| ROE | 11.51% | ||
| ROCE | 17.5% | ||
| ROIC | 11.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.73% | ||
| OM | 11.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.98% | ||
| GM | 43.35% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.73%
ROA(5y)7.13%
ROE(3y)12.3%
ROE(5y)13.06%
ROIC(3y)9.51%
ROIC(5y)10.16%
ROICexc(3y)9.86%
ROICexc(5y)10.43%
ROICexgc(3y)13%
ROICexgc(5y)14.5%
ROCE(3y)14.11%
ROCE(5y)15.08%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-17.09%
ROICexcg growth 5Y13.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.44%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.23%
OM growth 3Y-12.07%
OM growth 5Y19.44%
PM growth 3Y-18.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.48%
GM growth 5Y0.67%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 150.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4 |
F-Score5
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC1.74
Cap/Depr(3y)103.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)150.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.15%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6253.85%
EPS 3Y-17.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%198.73%
EPS Next Y82.14%
EPS Next 2Y45.16%
EPS Next 3Y29.64%
EPS Next 5Y30.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)56.56%
Revenue growth 3Y3.72%
Revenue growth 5Y11.86%
Sales Q2Q%95.26%
Revenue Next Year86.15%
Revenue Next 2Y43.79%
Revenue Next 3Y30.58%
Revenue Next 5Y19.7%
EBIT growth 1Y625.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.8%
EBIT growth 5Y33.61%
EBIT Next Year187.5%
EBIT Next 3Y54.06%
EBIT Next 5Y37.25%
FCF growth 1Y-578.88%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-291.91%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A