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KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC (KE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:KE - Nasdaq - US49428J1097 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

18.26  -0.5 (-2.67%)

After market: 18.26 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KE. KE was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. KE has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KE has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KE was profitable.
In the past year KE had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 0 50M -50M 100M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

KE has a Return On Assets (1.67%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of KE (3.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KE (6.60%) is better than 70.16% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KE is in line with the industry average of 9.31%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.67%
ROE 3.27%
ROIC 6.6%
ROA(3y)3.04%
ROA(5y)3.69%
ROE(3y)7.1%
ROE(5y)7.78%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)8.35%
KE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

KE has a Profit Margin of 1.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KE outperforms 53.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KE has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.75%, KE is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.68% of the companies in the same industry.
KE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 7.20%, KE is doing worse than 84.68% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KE has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.75%
PM (TTM) 1.17%
GM 7.2%
OM growth 3Y-5.1%
OM growth 5Y4.06%
PM growth 3Y-35.19%
PM growth 5Y-14.82%
GM growth 3Y-3.61%
GM growth 5Y1.81%
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 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, KE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KE Yearly Shares OutstandingKE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.97 indicates that KE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KE has a Altman-Z score of 2.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KE outperforms 47.58% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KE is 1.47, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KE, only 1.47 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. KE outperforms 81.45% of its industry peers.
KE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KE (0.27) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 1.47
Altman-Z 2.97
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC8.17%
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 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

KE has a Current Ratio of 2.14. This indicates that KE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KE has a Current ratio (2.14) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.24 indicates that KE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KE (1.24) is worse than 66.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 1.24
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 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KE have decreased strongly by -40.32% in the last year.
KE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.40% yearly.
The Revenue for KE has decreased by -30.75% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.73% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.32%
EPS 3Y-13.64%
EPS 5Y-7.4%
EPS Q2Q%-20.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-30.75%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
Revenue growth 5Y7.73%
Sales Q2Q%-11.86%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KE will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -14.76% on average per year.
KE is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y-32.83%
EPS Next 2Y-17.39%
EPS Next 3Y-14.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 16.45, the valuation of KE can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.82), we can say KE is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.71, KE is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.21, KE is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.45
Fwd PE 18.71
KE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

95.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
KE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KE is cheaper than 98.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.67
EV/EBITDA 6.18
KE Per share dataKE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as KE's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-17.39%
EPS Next 3Y-14.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for KE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

KIMBALL ELECTRONICS INC

NASDAQ:KE (8/1/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 18.26 0 (0%)

18.26

-0.5 (-2.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03
Inst Owners79.42%
Inst Owner Change0.29%
Ins Owners1.71%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap445.18M
Analysts81.67
Price Target20.15 (10.35%)
Short Float %1.5%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)31.55%
Min EPS beat(2)25.13%
Max EPS beat(2)37.97%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-26.85%
Max EPS beat(4)37.97%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.95%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-7.71%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-11.63%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.97%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.58%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.41%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.58%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.73%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.4%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.7%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.45
Fwd PE 18.71
P/S 0.29
P/FCF 3.67
P/OCF 2.88
P/B 0.81
P/tB 0.83
EV/EBITDA 6.18
EPS(TTM)1.11
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY5.34%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY27.24%
OCF(TTM)6.33
OCFY34.68%
SpS63.02
BVpS22.48
TBVpS22.12
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.67%
ROE 3.27%
ROCE 7.75%
ROIC 6.6%
ROICexc 7.09%
ROICexgc 7.18%
OM 3.75%
PM (TTM) 1.17%
GM 7.2%
FCFM 7.89%
ROA(3y)3.04%
ROA(5y)3.69%
ROE(3y)7.1%
ROE(5y)7.78%
ROIC(3y)8.03%
ROIC(5y)8.35%
ROICexc(3y)8.67%
ROICexc(5y)9.51%
ROICexgc(3y)8.94%
ROICexgc(5y)10%
ROCE(3y)9.43%
ROCE(5y)9.8%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.84%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.63%
OM growth 3Y-5.1%
OM growth 5Y4.06%
PM growth 3Y-35.19%
PM growth 5Y-14.82%
GM growth 3Y-3.61%
GM growth 5Y1.81%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.43
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 1.47
Debt/EBITDA 1.58
Cap/Depr 89.7%
Cap/Sales 2.16%
Interest Coverage 2.96
Cash Conversion 163.21%
Profit Quality 676.36%
Current Ratio 2.14
Quick Ratio 1.24
Altman-Z 2.97
F-Score5
WACC8.17%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)219.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)179.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.91%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.32%
EPS 3Y-13.64%
EPS 5Y-7.4%
EPS Q2Q%-20.59%
EPS Next Y-32.83%
EPS Next 2Y-17.39%
EPS Next 3Y-14.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-30.75%
Revenue growth 3Y9.9%
Revenue growth 5Y7.73%
Sales Q2Q%-11.86%
Revenue Next Year-16.78%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-44.86%
EBIT growth 3Y4.29%
EBIT growth 5Y12.1%
EBIT Next Year20.27%
EBIT Next 3Y3.85%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y182.04%
FCF growth 3Y-33.91%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y373.71%
OCF growth 3Y-17.44%
OCF growth 5YN/A