KNOWLES CORP (KN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KN • US49926D1090

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26.87 USD
+1.19 (+4.63%)
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This KN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. KN Profitability Analysis

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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KN had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

  • KN's Return On Assets of 4.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KN outperforms 66.13% of its industry peers.
  • KN has a Return On Equity of 5.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KN outperforms 59.68% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.04%, KN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KN is below the industry average of 8.33%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.36%) for KN is below the current ROIC(6.04%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.21%
ROE 5.7%
ROIC 6.04%
ROA(3y)-4.04%
ROA(5y)-7.95%
ROE(3y)-6.25%
ROE(5y)-10.35%
ROIC(3y)4.36%
ROIC(5y)5.07%
KN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.45%, KN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • KN has a Operating Margin of 13.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KN outperforms 83.06% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KN has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of KN (43.95%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KN has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.1%
PM (TTM) 7.45%
GM 43.95%
OM growth 3Y0.76%
OM growth 5Y15.31%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y53.88%
GM growth 3Y2.89%
GM growth 5Y4.2%
KN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. KN Health Analysis

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
KN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.05 indicates that KN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KN has a Altman-Z score of 5.05. This is in the better half of the industry: KN outperforms 70.16% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KN is 1.39, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KN, only 1.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • KN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.39. This is amongst the best in the industry. KN outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
  • KN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • KN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.15) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.39
Altman-Z 5.05
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC9.47%
KN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • KN has a Current Ratio of 2.75. This indicates that KN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • KN has a Current ratio of 2.75. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KN outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.58 indicates that KN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of KN (1.58) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.75
Quick Ratio 1.58
KN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. KN Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.43% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • KN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -20.90%.
  • KN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.43%
EPS 3Y-4.14%
EPS 5Y11.64%
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.94%
Sales Q2Q%13.82%

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 16.99% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.15% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.06%
EPS Next 2Y16.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.31%
Revenue Next 2Y7.15%
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.
  • 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
KN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. KN Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.21 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KN.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KN is valued a bit cheaper than 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.58, KN is valued at the same level.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.04, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KN.
  • KN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KN is cheaper than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.81), we can say KN is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.21
Fwd PE 21.04
KN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • KN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KN is cheaper than 62.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KN is cheaper than 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.06
EV/EBITDA 19.79
KN Per share dataKN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • KN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as KN's earnings are expected to grow with 16.99% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)2.08
EPS Next 2Y16.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. KN Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

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

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KN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KNOWLES CORP

NYSE:KN (4/1/2026, 1:27:48 PM)

26.87

+1.19 (+4.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)02-05
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners103.54%
Inst Owner Change-4.42%
Ins Owners1.91%
Ins Owner Change-2.14%
Market Cap2.30B
Revenue(TTM)593.20M
Net Income(TTM)44.20M
Analysts83.33
Price Target29.07 (8.19%)
Short Float %2.65%
Short Ratio3.37
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.85%
Max EPS beat(2)4.19%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.16%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.91%
Max EPS beat(4)4.19%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.41%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.58%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.72%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.8%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.47%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.36%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.78%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.99%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.64%
PT rev (1m)7.55%
PT rev (3m)7.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.21
Fwd PE 21.04
P/S 3.87
P/FCF 28.06
P/OCF 20.16
P/B 2.96
P/tB 6.31
EV/EBITDA 19.79
EPS(TTM)1.11
EY4.13%
EPS(NY)1.28
Fwd EY4.75%
FCF(TTM)0.96
FCFY3.56%
OCF(TTM)1.33
OCFY4.96%
SpS6.94
BVpS9.07
TBVpS4.26
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)2.08
Graham Number15.05
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.21%
ROE 5.7%
ROCE 8.22%
ROIC 6.04%
ROICexc 6.41%
ROICexgc 11.91%
OM 13.1%
PM (TTM) 7.45%
GM 43.95%
FCFM 13.81%
ROA(3y)-4.04%
ROA(5y)-7.95%
ROE(3y)-6.25%
ROE(5y)-10.35%
ROIC(3y)4.36%
ROIC(5y)5.07%
ROICexc(3y)4.79%
ROICexc(5y)5.44%
ROICexgc(3y)10.07%
ROICexgc(5y)12.9%
ROCE(3y)5.94%
ROCE(5y)6.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.36%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.11%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.53%
OM growth 3Y0.76%
OM growth 5Y15.31%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y53.88%
GM growth 3Y2.89%
GM growth 5Y4.2%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF 1.39
Debt/EBITDA 1
Cap/Depr 88.43%
Cap/Sales 5.41%
Interest Coverage 9.36
Cash Conversion 100%
Profit Quality 185.29%
Current Ratio 2.75
Quick Ratio 1.58
Altman-Z 5.05
F-Score8
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC0.64
Cap/Depr(3y)50.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)57.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.29%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.43%
EPS 3Y-4.14%
EPS 5Y11.64%
EPS Q2Q%33.33%
EPS Next Y15.06%
EPS Next 2Y16.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.9%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.12%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.94%
Sales Q2Q%13.82%
Revenue Next Year7.31%
Revenue Next 2Y7.15%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.41%
EBIT growth 5Y9.61%
EBIT Next Year30.71%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.7%
FCF growth 3Y14.75%
FCF growth 5Y-3.17%
OCF growth 1Y-12.38%
OCF growth 3Y9.72%
OCF growth 5Y-2.31%

KNOWLES CORP / KN Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KN stock?

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


What is the valuation status of KNOWLES CORP (KN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KNOWLES CORP (KN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of KN stock?

KNOWLES CORP (KN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the valuation of KNOWLES CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KNOWLES CORP (KN) is 24.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.96.