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KNOWLES CORP (KN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

17.83  +0.21 (+1.19%)

After market: 17.83 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

KN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of KN get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. KN has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KN was profitable.
KN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years KN reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years KN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

KN has a Return On Assets of -21.86%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KN underperforms 74.40% of its industry peers.
KN has a Return On Equity of -31.73%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KN underperforms 72.00% of its industry peers.
KN has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.51%) than 61.60% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KN is below the industry average of 9.16%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.19%) for KN is below the current ROIC(4.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 has a better Operating Margin (9.06%) than 77.60% of its industry peers.
KN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
KN has a better Gross Margin (42.37%) than 72.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KN has grown nicely.
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
KN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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 2.91 indicates that KN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.91, KN is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.60% of the companies in the same industry.
KN has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.89. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.89, KN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.40% of the companies in the same industry.
KN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.16. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KN outperforms 48.80% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.89
Altman-Z 2.91
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC9.19%
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.
The Current ratio of KN (2.02) is worse 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.
KN has a worse Quick ratio (1.30) than 65.60% of its industry peers.
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.
KN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.13% yearly.
KN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.74%.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, KN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.98% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KN will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -6.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.49%
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 18.77, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KN indicates a rather cheap valuation: KN is cheaper than 82.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.48), we can say KN is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.90, KN is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.52, KN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.77
Fwd PE 13.9
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 the industry average as 69.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
88.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.52
EV/EBITDA 15.08
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KN does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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KNOWLES CORP

NYSE:KN (7/17/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 17.83 0 (0%)

17.83

+0.21 (+1.19%)

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)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Inst Owners103.89%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners2%
Ins Owner Change10.14%
Market Cap1.55B
Analysts83.33
Price Target21.17 (18.73%)
Short Float %3.23%
Short Ratio4.85
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)-0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.77
Fwd PE 13.9
P/S 2.26
P/FCF 15.52
P/OCF 13.59
P/B 2.05
P/tB 4.66
EV/EBITDA 15.08
EPS(TTM)0.95
EY5.33%
EPS(NY)1.28
Fwd EY7.19%
FCF(TTM)1.15
FCFY6.44%
OCF(TTM)1.31
OCFY7.36%
SpS7.88
BVpS8.69
TBVpS3.82
PEG (NY)1.63
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 2.91
F-Score6
WACC9.19%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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 Y11.49%
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%