KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KTN - AT0000A0E9W5 - Common Stock
22.4 EUR
-0.72 (-3.11%)
Overall KTN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated KTN against 75 industry peers in the IT Services industry. KTN has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. KTN is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KTN was profitable.
KTN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years KTN has been profitable.
In the past 5 years KTN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KTN's Return On Assets of 7.90% is amongst the best of the industry. KTN outperforms 81.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KTN (19.97%) is better than 84.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.72%, KTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KTN is significantly below the industry average of 26.58%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.72%) for KTN is above the 3 year average (5.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.9% | ||
| ROE | 19.97% | ||
| ROIC | 10.72% |
ROA(3y)8.93%
ROA(5y)6.96%
ROE(3y)21.31%
ROE(5y)17.84%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)5%
1.3 Margins
KTN's Profit Margin of 8.39% is amongst the best of the industry. KTN outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
KTN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KTN has a Operating Margin of 10.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: KTN outperforms 74.67% of its industry peers.
KTN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 43.06%, KTN is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KTN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.39% | ||
| GM | 43.06% |
OM growth 3Y18.89%
OM growth 5Y3.27%
PM growth 3Y3.81%
PM growth 5Y4.24%
GM growth 3Y4.79%
GM growth 5Y2.94%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KTN is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KTN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
KTN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KTN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.69 indicates that KTN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KTN has a Altman-Z score of 2.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KTN outperforms 48.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KTN is 6.61, which is on the high side as it means it would take KTN, 6.61 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.61, KTN is not doing good in the industry: 64.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KTN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KTN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.34) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC6.75%
2.3 Liquidity
KTN has a Current Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that KTN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.37, KTN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that KTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KTN has a Quick ratio of 0.87. This is in the lower half of the industry: KTN underperforms 76.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 65.96% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, KTN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.11% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.49% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.96%
EPS 3Y24.27%
EPS 5Y14.11%
EPS Q2Q%-9.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y18.88%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%-6.31%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KTN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.69% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.63% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y50.52%
EPS Next 2Y19.43%
EPS Next 3Y18.58%
EPS Next 5Y8.69%
Revenue Next Year-2.25%
Revenue Next 2Y2.78%
Revenue Next 3Y4.42%
Revenue Next 5Y4.63%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.23, the valuation of KTN can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KTN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KTN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.43.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.78, the valuation of KTN can be described as very reasonable.
81.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KTN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KTN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.66), we can say KTN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KTN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KTN is cheaper than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KTN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KTN is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KTN's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of KTN may justify a higher PE ratio.
KTN's earnings are expected to grow with 18.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y19.43%
EPS Next 3Y18.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KTN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.68%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.33, KTN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KTN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KTN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 25.49%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.49%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
KTN pays out 26.48% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
KTN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP26.48%
EPS Next 2Y19.43%
EPS Next 3Y18.58%
FRA:KTN (12/16/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.4
-0.72 (-3.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.43B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)139.17M
Analysts88.57
Price Target32.57 (45.4%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.68% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.49%
DP26.48%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)1.05%
PT rev (3m)1.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.57%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.8 | ||
| P/B | 2.05 | ||
| P/tB | 5.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.51 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY9.78%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY9.28%
FCF(TTM)0.99
FCFY4.4%
OCF(TTM)2.28
OCFY10.2%
SpS25.98
BVpS10.91
TBVpS4.3
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.72
Graham Number23.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.9% | ||
| ROE | 19.97% | ||
| ROCE | 15.23% | ||
| ROIC | 10.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.25% | ||
| OM | 10.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.39% | ||
| GM | 43.06% | ||
| FCFM | 3.79% |
ROA(3y)8.93%
ROA(5y)6.96%
ROE(3y)21.31%
ROE(5y)17.84%
ROIC(3y)5.19%
ROIC(5y)5%
ROICexc(3y)8.87%
ROICexc(5y)9.77%
ROICexgc(3y)29.94%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)7.82%
ROCE(5y)7.47%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.68%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.77%
OM growth 3Y18.89%
OM growth 5Y3.27%
PM growth 3Y3.81%
PM growth 5Y4.24%
GM growth 3Y4.79%
GM growth 5Y2.94%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.61 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 106.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.49 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 59.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 45.22% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.69 |
F-Score7
WACC6.75%
ROIC/WACC1.59
Cap/Depr(3y)85.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.94%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.84%
Profit Quality(3y)41.04%
Profit Quality(5y)83.08%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.96%
EPS 3Y24.27%
EPS 5Y14.11%
EPS Q2Q%-9.64%
EPS Next Y50.52%
EPS Next 2Y19.43%
EPS Next 3Y18.58%
EPS Next 5Y8.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y18.88%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%-6.31%
Revenue Next Year-2.25%
Revenue Next 2Y2.78%
Revenue Next 3Y4.42%
Revenue Next 5Y4.63%
EBIT growth 1Y60.4%
EBIT growth 3Y41.34%
EBIT growth 5Y12%
EBIT Next Year108.97%
EBIT Next 3Y31.24%
EBIT Next 5Y19.32%
FCF growth 1Y-40.23%
FCF growth 3Y-16.85%
FCF growth 5Y-13.19%
OCF growth 1Y1.72%
OCF growth 3Y1.28%
OCF growth 5Y3.49%
KONTRON AG / KTN.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KTN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KTN.DE.
What is the valuation status for KTN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KONTRON AG (KTN.DE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KONTRON AG?
KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KONTRON AG?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) is expected to grow by 50.52% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KTN stock?
The dividend rating of KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.48%.