KNOWLES CORP (KN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KN - US49926D1090 - Common Stock
22.48 USD
+0.03 (+0.13%)
22.48 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, KN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KN was compared to 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. KN has an average financial health and profitability rating. KN is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KN was profitable.
KN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: KN reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years KN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.83%, KN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.23% of the companies in the same industry.
KN's Return On Equity of 5.55% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KN outperforms 57.72% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KN (4.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.19%. This is below the industry average of 9.11%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.19%) for KN is below the current ROIC(4.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.83% | ||
| ROE | 5.55% | ||
| ROIC | 4.97% |
ROA(3y)-17.55%
ROA(5y)-8.71%
ROE(3y)-22.59%
ROE(5y)-11.39%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)4.04%
1.3 Margins
KN has a Profit Margin of 7.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: KN outperforms 71.54% of its industry peers.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 11.72%, KN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.86% of the companies in the same industry.
KN's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 43.50%, KN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
KN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.27% | ||
| GM | 43.5% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KN is destroying value.
KN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KN has less shares outstanding
KN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.56 indicates that KN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KN's Altman-Z score of 3.56 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KN outperforms 55.28% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KN is 2.16, which is a good value as it means it would take KN, 2.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KN has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.16) than 74.80% of its industry peers.
KN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.14, KN is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.93%
2.3 Liquidity
KN has a Current Ratio of 1.90. 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 Current ratio (1.90) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.19 indicates that KN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KN has a worse Quick ratio (1.19) than 69.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.08%.
KN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.13% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KN shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -30.28% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -8.33% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.08%
EPS 3Y-14.09%
EPS 5Y-2.13%
EPS Q2Q%26.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-30.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.33%
Sales Q2Q%7.3%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.78% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, KN will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.27%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.08%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.04.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say KN is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.85 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KN.
KN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KN is cheaper than 74.80% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KN to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say KN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as KN.
KN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KN is cheaper than 76.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of KN may justify a higher PE ratio.
KN's earnings are expected to grow with 16.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
22.48
+0.03 (+0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.92%
Inst Owner Change1.82%
Ins Owners2%
Ins Owner Change-1.59%
Market Cap1.91B
Revenue(TTM)573.50M
Net Income(TTM)41.70M
Analysts83.33
Price Target27.03 (20.24%)
Short Float %3.95%
Short Ratio4.65
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)2.21%
Min EPS beat(2)0.22%
Max EPS beat(2)4.19%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.21%
Max EPS beat(4)4.19%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.28%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.5%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.14%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.36%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.25%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.79%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.85%
PT rev (1m)17.78%
PT rev (3m)17.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.92%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.28%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.85 | ||
| P/S | 3.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.78 | ||
| P/B | 2.55 | ||
| P/tB | 5.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.21 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY5.6%
FCF(TTM)0.96
FCFY4.27%
OCF(TTM)1.2
OCFY5.32%
SpS6.74
BVpS8.83
TBVpS3.95
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.83% | ||
| ROE | 5.55% | ||
| ROCE | 7.37% | ||
| ROIC | 4.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.21% | ||
| OM | 11.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.27% | ||
| GM | 43.5% | ||
| FCFM | 14.26% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.68%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.91 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 98.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 196.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.9 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.56 |
F-Score7
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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)4.08%
EPS 3Y-14.09%
EPS 5Y-2.13%
EPS Q2Q%26.92%
EPS Next Y16.27%
EPS Next 2Y13.94%
EPS Next 3Y16.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-30.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-13.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-8.33%
Sales Q2Q%7.3%
Revenue Next Year-14.86%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y11.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.87%
EBIT growth 5Y-8.74%
EBIT Next Year18.53%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-9.01%
FCF growth 3Y-4.44%
FCF growth 5Y7.09%
OCF growth 1Y-6.6%
OCF growth 3Y-10.6%
OCF growth 5Y0.98%
KNOWLES CORP / KN FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KN.
Can you provide the valuation status for KNOWLES CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KNOWLES CORP (KN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KNOWLES CORP?
KNOWLES CORP (KN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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 22.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.55.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KN stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNOWLES CORP (KN) is expected to grow by 16.27% in the next year.