KONTOOR BRANDS INC (KTB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KTB • US50050N1037

71.22 USD
-1.2 (-1.66%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 01:14 PM
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This KTB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

KTB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 45 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. While KTB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KTB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KTB Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KTB had positive earnings in the past year.
  • KTB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • KTB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KTB had a positive operating cash flow.
KTB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKTB 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 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.81%, KTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KTB has a Return On Equity of 40.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KTB outperforms 95.56% of its industry peers.
  • KTB has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KTB outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KTB is significantly above the industry average of 11.74%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (16.67%) for KTB is well below the 3 year average (21.25%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that KTB had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.81%
ROE 40.27%
ROIC 16.67%
ROA(3y)12.58%
ROA(5y)13.2%
ROE(3y)54.61%
ROE(5y)78.73%
ROIC(3y)21.25%
ROIC(5y)21.8%
KTB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKTB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

  • KTB's Profit Margin of 7.22% is amongst the best of the industry. KTB outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KTB has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of KTB (13.34%) is better than 84.44% of its industry peers.
  • KTB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • KTB has a Gross Margin (46.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KTB has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.34%
PM (TTM) 7.22%
GM 46.6%
OM growth 3Y3.33%
OM growth 5Y16.02%
PM growth 3Y-8.21%
PM growth 5Y17.39%
GM growth 3Y2.63%
GM growth 5Y2.4%
KTB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKTB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. KTB Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • KTB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KTB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, KTB has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KTB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
KTB Yearly Shares OutstandingKTB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
KTB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKTB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • KTB has an Altman-Z score of 3.34. This indicates that KTB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of KTB (3.34) is better than 71.11% of its industry peers.
  • KTB has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.65. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KTB would need 2.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.65, KTB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.01 is on the high side and indicates that KTB has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of KTB (2.01) is worse than 86.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.01
Debt/FCF 2.65
Altman-Z 3.34
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC10.5%
KTB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKTB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.82 indicates that KTB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KTB has a Current ratio (1.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KTB has a Quick Ratio of 1.82. This is a bad value and indicates that KTB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, KTB is doing worse than 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.82
Quick Ratio 0.87
KTB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKTB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. KTB Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.11% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.41% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • Looking at the last year, KTB shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 20.90%.
  • KTB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.49% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.11%
EPS 3Y7.59%
EPS 5Y16.41%
EPS Q2Q%25.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.9%
Revenue growth 3Y6.21%
Revenue growth 5Y8.49%
Sales Q2Q%45.59%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, KTB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.25% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KTB will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.20% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.82%
EPS Next 2Y9.54%
EPS Next 3Y5.95%
EPS Next 5Y7.25%
Revenue Next Year10.79%
Revenue Next 2Y7.14%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.2%

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 decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
KTB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKTB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
KTB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKTB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2 4 6

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4. KTB Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.76, KTB is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KTB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KTB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.45), we can say KTB is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.84, the valuation of KTB can be described as reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KTB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KTB is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.65. KTB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.76
Fwd PE 11.84
KTB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKTB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KTB is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KTB indicates a rather cheap valuation: KTB is cheaper than 84.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.19
EV/EBITDA 10.87
KTB Per share dataKTB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of KTB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y9.54%
EPS Next 3Y5.95%

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5. KTB Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KTB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.78%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • KTB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.42. KTB pays more dividend than 84.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KTB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.78%

5.2 History

  • KTB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • KTB has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
KTB Yearly Dividends per shareKTB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • 51.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KTB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP51.04%
EPS Next 2Y9.54%
EPS Next 3Y5.95%
KTB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKTB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M
KTB Dividend Payout.KTB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KTB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KTB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KONTOOR BRANDS INC

NYSE:KTB (3/10/2026, 1:14:24 PM)

71.22

-1.2 (-1.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)03-03
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners98.49%
Inst Owner Change-0.38%
Ins Owners1.43%
Ins Owner Change7.3%
Market Cap3.96B
Revenue(TTM)3.15B
Net Income(TTM)227.45M
Analysts76.92
Price Target86.25 (21.1%)
Short Float %7.75%
Short Ratio5.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.78%
Yearly Dividend2.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP51.04%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-10
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.07%
Min EPS beat(2)3.63%
Max EPS beat(2)4.5%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)13.57%
Min EPS beat(4)2.14%
Max EPS beat(4)43.99%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)12.58%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.43%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)9.64%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.96%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.53%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.96%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.68%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.51%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.11%
PT rev (1m)-2.81%
PT rev (3m)-7.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.76
Fwd PE 11.84
P/S 1.26
P/FCF 9.19
P/OCF 8.69
P/B 7.01
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.87
EPS(TTM)5.58
EY7.83%
EPS(NY)6.02
Fwd EY8.45%
FCF(TTM)7.75
FCFY10.88%
OCF(TTM)8.2
OCFY11.51%
SpS56.71
BVpS10.16
TBVpS-7.5
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)0.78
Graham Number35.72
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.81%
ROE 40.27%
ROCE 21.15%
ROIC 16.67%
ROICexc 17.64%
ROICexgc 36.89%
OM 13.34%
PM (TTM) 7.22%
GM 46.6%
FCFM 13.66%
ROA(3y)12.58%
ROA(5y)13.2%
ROE(3y)54.61%
ROE(5y)78.73%
ROIC(3y)21.25%
ROIC(5y)21.8%
ROICexc(3y)25.96%
ROICexc(5y)25.76%
ROICexgc(3y)42.51%
ROICexgc(5y)40.43%
ROCE(3y)26.95%
ROCE(5y)27.69%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y17%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.26%
OM growth 3Y3.33%
OM growth 5Y16.02%
PM growth 3Y-8.21%
PM growth 5Y17.39%
GM growth 3Y2.63%
GM growth 5Y2.4%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.01
Debt/FCF 2.65
Debt/EBITDA 2.42
Cap/Depr 52.65%
Cap/Sales 0.8%
Interest Coverage 7.07
Cash Conversion 97.31%
Profit Quality 189.34%
Current Ratio 1.82
Quick Ratio 0.87
Altman-Z 3.34
F-Score6
WACC10.5%
ROIC/WACC1.59
Cap/Depr(3y)67.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.03%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.13%
Profit Quality(3y)156.1%
Profit Quality(5y)123.44%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.11%
EPS 3Y7.59%
EPS 5Y16.41%
EPS Q2Q%25.36%
EPS Next Y7.82%
EPS Next 2Y9.54%
EPS Next 3Y5.95%
EPS Next 5Y7.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.9%
Revenue growth 3Y6.21%
Revenue growth 5Y8.49%
Sales Q2Q%45.59%
Revenue Next Year10.79%
Revenue Next 2Y7.14%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.54%
Revenue Next 5Y-1.2%
EBIT growth 1Y10.05%
EBIT growth 3Y9.74%
EBIT growth 5Y25.87%
EBIT Next Year24.1%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y24.43%
FCF growth 3Y98.33%
FCF growth 5Y19.11%
OCF growth 1Y23.78%
OCF growth 3Y76.01%
OCF growth 5Y13.5%

KONTOOR BRANDS INC / KTB FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KONTOOR BRANDS INC (KTB) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KTB.


What is the valuation status for KTB stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KONTOOR BRANDS INC (KTB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of KTB stock?

KONTOOR BRANDS INC (KTB) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for KONTOOR BRANDS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KONTOOR BRANDS INC (KTB) is expected to grow by 7.82% in the next year.


Is the dividend of KONTOOR BRANDS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of KONTOOR BRANDS INC (KTB) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 51.04%.