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KNOWLES CORP (KN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KN - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US49926D1090 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

17.075  -0.04 (-0.2%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KN. KN was compared to 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. KN has an average financial health and profitability rating. KN has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years KN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
KN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKN 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 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KN (-21.86%) is worse than 74.40% of its industry peers.
KN's Return On Equity of -31.73% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KN is outperformed by 72.00% of its industry peers.
KN has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: KN outperforms 61.60% of its industry peers.
KN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.19%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.35%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.51%) for KN is above the 3 year average (4.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.86%
ROE -31.73%
ROIC 4.51%
ROA(3y)-17.55%
ROA(5y)-8.71%
ROE(3y)-22.59%
ROE(5y)-11.39%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
KN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

KN's Operating Margin of 9.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KN outperforms 77.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KN has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 42.37%, KN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.80% of the companies in the same industry.
KN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.06%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 42.37%
OM growth 3Y-10.39%
OM growth 5Y-0.45%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.08%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
KN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KN has less shares outstanding
KN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KN Yearly Shares OutstandingKN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
KN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.83 indicates that KN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KN has a Altman-Z score of 2.83. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KN outperforms 44.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KN is 1.89, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KN, only 1.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KN's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KN outperforms 79.20% of its industry peers.
KN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.16, KN is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.89
Altman-Z 2.83
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC8.28%
KN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

KN has a Current Ratio of 2.02. This indicates that KN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KN has a worse Current ratio (2.02) than 61.60% of its industry peers.
KN has a Quick Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that KN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.30, KN is doing worse than 65.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.02
Quick Ratio 1.3
KN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for KN have decreased by -6.86% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.13% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.74% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -8.33% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.86%
EPS 3Y-14.09%
EPS 5Y-2.13%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.33%
Sales Q2Q%-32.69%

3.2 Future

KN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.98% yearly.
KN is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -6.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.03%
EPS Next 2Y14.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-17.02%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.35%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
KN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
KN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.97, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KN is valued a bit cheaper than 79.20% of the companies in the same industry.
KN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.32, which indicates a correct valuation of KN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.97
Fwd PE 13.32
KN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KN is valued a bit cheaper than 66.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.87
EV/EBITDA 14.67
KN Per share dataKN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

KN'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 KN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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KNOWLES CORP

NYSE:KN (6/17/2025, 9:40:32 AM)

17.075

-0.04 (-0.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)04-24 2025-04-24/amc
Earnings (Next)07-29 2025-07-29/amc
Inst Owners103.89%
Inst Owner Change-2.61%
Ins Owners2%
Ins Owner Change10.14%
Market Cap1.49B
Analysts83.33
Price Target21.17 (23.98%)
Short Float %3.74%
Short Ratio4.28
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.21%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.91%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.21%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.65%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.56%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.35%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.47%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.47%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.07%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.81%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.1%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.04%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.26%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.97
Fwd PE 13.32
P/S 2.17
P/FCF 14.87
P/OCF 13.02
P/B 1.97
P/tB 4.47
EV/EBITDA 14.67
EPS(TTM)0.95
EY5.56%
EPS(NY)1.28
Fwd EY7.51%
FCF(TTM)1.15
FCFY6.73%
OCF(TTM)1.31
OCFY7.68%
SpS7.88
BVpS8.69
TBVpS3.82
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.86%
ROE -31.73%
ROCE 6.68%
ROIC 4.51%
ROICexc 5.06%
ROICexgc 10.36%
OM 9.06%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 42.37%
FCFM 14.57%
ROA(3y)-17.55%
ROA(5y)-8.71%
ROE(3y)-22.59%
ROE(5y)-11.39%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
ROICexc(3y)4.56%
ROICexc(5y)4.37%
ROICexgc(3y)10.18%
ROICexgc(5y)12.65%
ROCE(3y)6.21%
ROCE(5y)5.98%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-16.68%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-5.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.59%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.67%
OM growth 3Y-10.39%
OM growth 5Y-0.45%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.08%
GM growth 5Y2.09%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.89
Debt/EBITDA 1.11
Cap/Depr 31.35%
Cap/Sales 2.07%
Interest Coverage 5.75
Cash Conversion 106.24%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.02
Quick Ratio 1.3
Altman-Z 2.83
F-Score6
WACC8.28%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)41.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.86%
EPS 3Y-14.09%
EPS 5Y-2.13%
EPS Q2Q%-10%
EPS Next Y12.03%
EPS Next 2Y14.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.33%
Sales Q2Q%-32.69%
Revenue Next Year-17.02%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.35%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.74%
EBIT Next Year22.3%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y27.75%
FCF growth 3Y-4.44%
FCF growth 5Y7.09%
OCF growth 1Y6.24%
OCF growth 3Y-10.6%
OCF growth 5Y0.98%