KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KTN - AT0000A0E9W5 - Common Stock
21.96 EUR
-0.82 (-3.6%)
KTN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While KTN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. KTN scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KTN was profitable.
In the past year KTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KTN has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KTN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KTN's Return On Assets of 7.84% is amongst the best of the industry. KTN outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KTN (21.05%) is better than 84.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.44%, KTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% 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 21.24%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.19%) for KTN is below the current ROIC(11.44%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.84% | ||
| ROE | 21.05% | ||
| ROIC | 11.44% |
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
The Profit Margin of KTN (8.40%) is better than 84.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KTN has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.31%, KTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.86% of the companies in the same industry.
KTN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 43.30%, KTN is not doing good in the industry: 68.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KTN has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.4% | ||
| GM | 43.3% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KTN is creating some value.
KTN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KTN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KTN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KTN has an Altman-Z score of 2.59. This is not the best score and indicates that KTN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KTN has a Altman-Z score of 2.59. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KTN outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
KTN has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.55. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KTN would need 7.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KTN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.55. This is in the lower half of the industry: KTN underperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
KTN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.35, KTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC6.66%
2.3 Liquidity
KTN has a Current Ratio of 1.28. This is a normal value and indicates that KTN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KTN (1.28) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that KTN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KTN's Quick ratio of 0.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KTN is outperformed by 77.14% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KTN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 82.15%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.11% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has grown by 16.68% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, KTN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)82.15%
EPS 3Y24.27%
EPS 5Y14.11%
EPS Q2Q%211.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.68%
Revenue growth 3Y18.88%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%-6.63%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
KTN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y48.25%
EPS Next 2Y20.62%
EPS Next 3Y18.16%
EPS Next 5Y8.17%
Revenue Next Year1.63%
Revenue Next 2Y5.19%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y4.97%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.85 indicates a reasonable valuation of KTN.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KTN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.13, KTN is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.36, the valuation of KTN can be described as reasonable.
KTN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KTN is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KTN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.35), we can say KTN is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KTN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KTN is cheaper than 72.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KTN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KTN is more expensive than 61.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.31 |
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.
KTN has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KTN's earnings are expected to grow with 18.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.7
EPS Next 2Y20.62%
EPS Next 3Y18.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KTN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.66%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KTN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.86.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, KTN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of KTN grows each year by 25.49%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.49%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
KTN pays out 26.01% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KTN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP26.01%
EPS Next 2Y20.62%
EPS Next 3Y18.16%
FRA:KTN (11/6/2025, 5:35:30 PM)
21.96
-0.82 (-3.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.40B
Revenue(TTM)1.69B
Net Income(TTM)141.69M
Analysts86.67
Price Target32.23 (46.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.49%
DP26.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)104.46%
Min EPS beat(2)0.58%
Max EPS beat(2)208.35%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.08%
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)0.82%
PT rev (3m)2.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.62 | ||
| P/B | 2.08 | ||
| P/tB | 5.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.31 |
EPS(TTM)2.23
EY10.15%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY9.65%
FCF(TTM)0.93
FCFY4.23%
OCF(TTM)2.07
OCFY9.41%
SpS26.4
BVpS10.54
TBVpS3.98
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.7
Graham Number23
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.84% | ||
| ROE | 21.05% | ||
| ROCE | 16.25% | ||
| ROIC | 11.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.82% | ||
| OM | 10.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.4% | ||
| GM | 43.3% | ||
| FCFM | 3.52% |
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 Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.91 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.31% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 51.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 41.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
F-Score7
WACC6.66%
ROIC/WACC1.72
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)82.15%
EPS 3Y24.27%
EPS 5Y14.11%
EPS Q2Q%211.43%
EPS Next Y48.25%
EPS Next 2Y20.62%
EPS Next 3Y18.16%
EPS Next 5Y8.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.68%
Revenue growth 3Y18.88%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%-6.63%
Revenue Next Year1.63%
Revenue Next 2Y5.19%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y4.97%
EBIT growth 1Y88.86%
EBIT growth 3Y41.34%
EBIT growth 5Y12%
EBIT Next Year104.81%
EBIT Next 3Y32.13%
EBIT Next 5Y19.99%
FCF growth 1Y-28.25%
FCF growth 3Y-16.85%
FCF growth 5Y-13.19%
OCF growth 1Y7.51%
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 48.25% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KTN stock?
The dividend rating of KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.01%.