KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KTN - AT0000A0E9W5 - Common Stock
24.98 EUR
+0.16 (+0.64%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to KTN. KTN was compared to 76 industry peers in the IT Services industry. While KTN has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. KTN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- KTN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KTN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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 has a Return On Assets of 7.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KTN outperforms 80.26% of its industry peers.
- KTN has a better Return On Equity (19.97%) than 81.58% of its industry peers.
- KTN has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.72%) than 67.11% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KTN is significantly below the industry average of 25.98%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.19%) for KTN is below the current ROIC(10.72%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (8.39%) than 82.89% of its industry peers.
- KTN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.01%, KTN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.68% 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 43.06%, KTN is not doing good in the industry: 63.16% 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 | 10.01% | ||
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, KTN has less shares outstanding
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 2.78 indicates that KTN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KTN's Altman-Z score of 2.78 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KTN outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
- KTN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.61. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as KTN would need 6.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KTN's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.61 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KTN is outperformed by 60.53% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that KTN is not too dependend on debt financing.
- KTN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KTN outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.78 |
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC6.84%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that KTN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of KTN (1.37) is comparable to the rest of the 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 76.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- KTN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 65.96%, which is quite impressive.
- KTN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.11% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, KTN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.49% in the last year.
- KTN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.45% yearly.
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
- KTN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.69% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y46.89%
EPS Next 2Y16.96%
EPS Next 3Y17.09%
EPS Next 5Y8.69%
Revenue Next Year-2.54%
Revenue Next 2Y2.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.32%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.41, the valuation of KTN can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KTN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. KTN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.53, the valuation of KTN can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KTN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KTN is cheaper than 73.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KTN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KTN is valued a bit cheaper than 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- 61.84% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KTN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.19 |
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 17.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y16.96%
EPS Next 3Y17.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.42%, KTN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- KTN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.10.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, KTN pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.42% |
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 2Y16.96%
EPS Next 3Y17.09%
FRA:KTN (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
24.98
+0.16 (+0.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05
Earnings (Next)03-10 2026-03-10/amc
Inst Owners35.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.2%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.60B
Revenue(TTM)1.66B
Net Income(TTM)139.17M
Analysts88.57
Price Target32.82 (31.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.42% |
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)0.76%
PT rev (3m)2.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.41%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | 5.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.19 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY8.77%
EPS(NY)1.99
Fwd EY7.98%
FCF(TTM)0.99
FCFY3.95%
OCF(TTM)2.28
OCFY9.15%
SpS25.98
BVpS10.91
TBVpS4.3
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)0.81
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 | 2.78 |
F-Score7
WACC6.84%
ROIC/WACC1.57
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 Y46.89%
EPS Next 2Y16.96%
EPS Next 3Y17.09%
EPS Next 5Y8.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.49%
Revenue growth 3Y18.88%
Revenue growth 5Y8.45%
Sales Q2Q%-6.31%
Revenue Next Year-2.54%
Revenue Next 2Y2.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.23%
Revenue Next 5Y4.32%
EBIT growth 1Y60.4%
EBIT growth 3Y41.34%
EBIT growth 5Y12%
EBIT Next Year105.96%
EBIT Next 3Y30.9%
EBIT Next 5Y18.97%
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 of KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to KONTRON AG (KTN.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KONTRON AG?
KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for KTN stock?
The financial health rating of KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 26.48%.