KNOWBE4 INC-A (KNBE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:KNBEUS49926T1043

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This KNBE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. KNBE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KNBE was profitable.
  • KNBE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KNBE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKNBE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 50M -50M -100M

1.2 Ratios

  • KNBE has a better Return On Assets (2.45%) than 79.93% of its industry peers.
  • KNBE's Return On Equity of 6.32% is amongst the best of the industry. KNBE outperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
  • KNBE has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KNBE outperforms 80.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.45%
ROE 6.32%
ROIC 3.71%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
KNBE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKNBE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 500 1K 1.5K 2K 2.5K

1.3 Margins

  • KNBE has a Profit Margin of 5.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: KNBE outperforms 79.93% of its industry peers.
  • KNBE's Operating Margin of 5.49% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNBE outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 86.47%, KNBE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KNBE has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.49%
PM (TTM) 5.02%
GM 86.47%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.08%
GM growth 5YN/A
KNBE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKNBE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 50 -50 -100

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2. KNBE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KNBE is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KNBE has more shares outstanding
  • There is no outstanding debt for KNBE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
KNBE Yearly Shares OutstandingKNBE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 50M 100M 150M
KNBE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKNBE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 7.30 indicates that KNBE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KNBE's Altman-Z score of 7.30 is amongst the best of the industry. KNBE outperforms 80.60% of its industry peers.
  • There is no outstanding debt for KNBE. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 7.3
ROIC/WACC0.45
WACC8.31%
KNBE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKNBE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • KNBE has a Current Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that KNBE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of KNBE (1.62) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KNBE has a Quick Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that KNBE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • KNBE has a Quick ratio of 1.62. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNBE outperforms 47.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 1.62
KNBE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKNBE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 100M 200M 300M

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3. KNBE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 192.48% over the past year.
  • KNBE shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 37.41%.
  • Measured over the past years, KNBE shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 51.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)192.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%700%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.41%
Revenue growth 3Y51.17%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%33.93%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, KNBE will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 37.63% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 26.73% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y72.68%
EPS Next 2Y45.48%
EPS Next 3Y37.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year36.76%
Revenue Next 2Y30.52%
Revenue Next 3Y26.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
KNBE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKNBE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
KNBE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKNBE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.1 0.2 0.3

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4. KNBE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 95.73 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KNBE.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KNBE is valued a bit cheaper than 64.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.53. KNBE is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 90.46 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KNBE.
  • KNBE's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.95. KNBE is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 95.73
Fwd PE 90.46
KNBE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKNBE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • KNBE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KNBE is cheaper than 64.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KNBE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 47.45
EV/EBITDA 125.88
KNBE Per share dataKNBE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0.5 1 1.5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • KNBE'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 KNBE's earnings are expected to grow with 37.63% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.48%
EPS Next 3Y37.63%

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5. KNBE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

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

KNBE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KNOWBE4 INC-A

NASDAQ:KNBE (1/31/2023, 8:00:04 PM)

After market: 24.9 +0.01 (+0.04%)

24.89

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-14
Earnings (Next)02-14
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.06%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.39B
Revenue(TTM)310.94M
Net Income(TTM)15.62M
Analysts52.86
Price Target25.01 (0.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)152.22%
Min EPS beat(2)88.63%
Max EPS beat(2)215.82%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)191.66%
Min EPS beat(4)72%
Max EPS beat(4)390.2%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.26%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.14%
PT rev (3m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 95.73
Fwd PE 90.46
P/S 14.12
P/FCF 47.45
P/OCF 43.44
P/B 17.77
P/tB 36.31
EV/EBITDA 125.88
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY1.04%
EPS(NY)0.28
Fwd EY1.11%
FCF(TTM)0.52
FCFY2.11%
OCF(TTM)0.57
OCFY2.3%
SpS1.76
BVpS1.4
TBVpS0.69
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.45%
ROE 6.32%
ROCE N/A
ROIC 3.71%
ROICexc 67.24%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 5.49%
PM (TTM) 5.02%
GM 86.47%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.08%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 56.73%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 592.44%
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 1.62
Altman-Z 7.3
F-Score7
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACC0.45
Cap/Depr(3y)82.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)192.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%700%
EPS Next Y72.68%
EPS Next 2Y45.48%
EPS Next 3Y37.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.41%
Revenue growth 3Y51.17%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%33.93%
Revenue Next Year36.76%
Revenue Next 2Y30.52%
Revenue Next 3Y26.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y234.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year266.33%
EBIT Next 3Y84.01%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y93.91%
FCF growth 3Y105.18%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y71.15%
OCF growth 3Y63.03%
OCF growth 5YN/A

KNOWBE4 INC-A / KNBE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KNOWBE4 INC-A (KNBE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KNBE.


Can you provide the valuation status for KNOWBE4 INC-A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to KNOWBE4 INC-A (KNBE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is KNOWBE4 INC-A (KNBE) stock?

KNOWBE4 INC-A (KNBE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of KNOWBE4 INC-A (KNBE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KNOWBE4 INC-A (KNBE) is 95.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 17.77.


What is the financial health of KNOWBE4 INC-A (KNBE) stock?

The financial health rating of KNOWBE4 INC-A (KNBE) is 6 / 10.