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KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC (KE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:KE - US49428J1097 - Common Stock

28.56 USD
+0.04 (+0.14%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM
28.56 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall KE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KE against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. KE has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. KE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KE was profitable.
KE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KE has always been profitable.
In multiple years KE reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
KE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

KE has a Return On Assets (2.22%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.14%, KE is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.65% of the companies in the same industry.
KE has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.03%) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KE is below the industry average of 9.32%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.22%
ROE 4.14%
ROIC 6.03%
ROA(3y)2.56%
ROA(5y)3.53%
ROE(3y)5.8%
ROE(5y)7.42%
ROIC(3y)7.03%
ROIC(5y)7.46%
KE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

KE has a Profit Margin of 1.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KE outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
KE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.04%, KE is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.87% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KE has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 7.42%, KE is not doing good in the industry: 84.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KE's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.04%
PM (TTM) 1.62%
GM 7.42%
OM growth 3Y-1.3%
OM growth 5Y1.84%
PM growth 3Y-20.97%
PM growth 5Y-5.52%
GM growth 3Y-3.24%
GM growth 5Y0.12%
KE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KE is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
KE Yearly Shares OutstandingKE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
KE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

KE has an Altman-Z score of 3.25. This indicates that KE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.25, KE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.19% of the companies in the same industry.
KE has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.19. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.19. This is amongst the best in the industry. KE outperforms 81.45% of its industry peers.
KE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KE (0.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 1.19
Altman-Z 3.25
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC9.17%
KE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.21 indicates that KE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KE has a Current ratio (2.21) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.34 indicates that KE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KE (1.34) is worse than 61.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.21
Quick Ratio 1.34
KE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.93%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, KE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -1.15% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, KE shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -29.24% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.93%
EPS 3Y-2.27%
EPS 5Y-1.15%
EPS Q2Q%122.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.24%
Revenue growth 3Y3.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.37%
Sales Q2Q%-2.31%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.74% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, KE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.94% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.2%
EPS Next 2Y15.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.7%
Revenue Next 2Y0.94%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
KE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.55, the valuation of KE can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say KE is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.03, the valuation of KE can be described as rather expensive.
73.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.01, KE is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.55
Fwd PE 19.03
KE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KE is valued cheaper than 95.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6
EV/EBITDA 7.83
KE Per share dataKE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KE's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KE's earnings are expected to grow with 15.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for KE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC

NASDAQ:KE (12/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 28.56 0 (0%)

28.56

+0.04 (+0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02
Inst Owners84.19%
Inst Owner Change7.32%
Ins Owners2.38%
Ins Owner Change8.72%
Market Cap695.15M
Revenue(TTM)1.48B
Net Income(TTM)23.89M
Analysts81.67
Price Target33.66 (17.86%)
Short Float %3.7%
Short Ratio4.97
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)104.52%
Min EPS beat(2)83.32%
Max EPS beat(2)125.71%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)68.03%
Min EPS beat(4)25.13%
Max EPS beat(4)125.71%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)23.32%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)14.08%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)4.64%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.87%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.63%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.87%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.25%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.05%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.79%
PT rev (1m)10.92%
PT rev (3m)18.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.55
Fwd PE 19.03
P/S 0.47
P/FCF 6
P/OCF 4.74
P/B 1.2
P/tB 1.22
EV/EBITDA 7.83
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY4.87%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY5.25%
FCF(TTM)4.76
FCFY16.66%
OCF(TTM)6.02
OCFY21.08%
SpS60.73
BVpS23.71
TBVpS23.36
PEG (NY)1.13
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number27.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.22%
ROE 4.14%
ROCE 7.8%
ROIC 6.03%
ROICexc 6.69%
ROICexgc 6.77%
OM 4.04%
PM (TTM) 1.62%
GM 7.42%
FCFM 7.83%
ROA(3y)2.56%
ROA(5y)3.53%
ROE(3y)5.8%
ROE(5y)7.42%
ROIC(3y)7.03%
ROIC(5y)7.46%
ROICexc(3y)7.68%
ROICexc(5y)8.47%
ROICexgc(3y)7.84%
ROICexgc(5y)8.83%
ROCE(3y)9.09%
ROCE(5y)9.64%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.41%
OM growth 3Y-1.3%
OM growth 5Y1.84%
PM growth 3Y-20.97%
PM growth 5Y-5.52%
GM growth 3Y-3.24%
GM growth 5Y0.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.37
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.23
Debt/FCF 1.19
Debt/EBITDA 1.36
Cap/Depr 83.22%
Cap/Sales 2.08%
Interest Coverage 4.51
Cash Conversion 151.65%
Profit Quality 484.78%
Current Ratio 2.21
Quick Ratio 1.34
Altman-Z 3.25
F-Score6
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)164.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)172.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.33%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.93%
EPS 3Y-2.27%
EPS 5Y-1.15%
EPS Q2Q%122.73%
EPS Next Y18.2%
EPS Next 2Y15.74%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-29.24%
Revenue growth 3Y3.28%
Revenue growth 5Y4.37%
Sales Q2Q%-2.31%
Revenue Next Year-2.7%
Revenue Next 2Y0.94%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-29.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.94%
EBIT growth 5Y6.29%
EBIT Next Year63.57%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y597.02%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y34.53%
OCF growth 1Y147.51%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y20.37%

KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC / KE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KE.


What is the valuation status of KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC (KE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC (KE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC (KE) stock?

KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC (KE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC (KE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC (KE) is 20.55 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.2.


What is the expected EPS growth for KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC (KE) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC (KE) is expected to grow by 18.2% in the next year.