KONTRON AG (KTN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KTN - AT0000A0E9W5 - Common Stock
25.68 EUR
-0.86 (-3.24%)
KTN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 73 industry peers in the IT Services industry. KTN scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. KTN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.84%, KTN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.19% of the companies in the same industry.
KTN has a Return On Equity of 21.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KTN outperforms 82.19% of its industry peers.
KTN has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.44%) than 76.71% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KTN is significantly below the industry average of 11.06%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.44%) for KTN is above the 3 year average (5.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 83.56% 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 72.60% of the companies in the same industry.
KTN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KTN has a worse Gross Margin (43.30%) than 61.64% of its industry peers.
KTN's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KTN has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KTN has less shares outstanding
KTN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.72 indicates that KTN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.72, KTN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.53% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KTN (7.55) is worse than 65.75% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that KTN is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KTN (0.35) is better than 61.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.72 |
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC6.73%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that KTN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KTN has a Current ratio (1.28) which 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.82, KTN is doing worse than 80.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
KTN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.11% yearly.
KTN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.68%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.45% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KTN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.17% on average per year.
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
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.
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
KTN is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.52.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KTN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.02. KTN is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.11 indicates a correct valuation of KTN.
71.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KTN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
KTN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.11 |
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 64.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KTN is valued a bit more expensive than 61.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.25 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KTN's earnings are expected to grow with 18.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)0.82
EPS Next 2Y20.62%
EPS Next 3Y18.16%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KTN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.26%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.40, KTN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, KTN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
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
26.01% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KTN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
KTN's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP26.01%
EPS Next 2Y20.62%
EPS Next 3Y18.16%
FRA:KTN (10/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.68
-0.86 (-3.24%)
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 Cap1.64B
Analysts86.67
Price Target32.1 (25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.26% |
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)0.41%
PT rev (3m)3.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)7.94%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.11 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.42 | ||
| P/B | 2.44 | ||
| P/tB | 6.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.25 |
EPS(TTM)2.23
EY8.68%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY8.25%
FCF(TTM)0.93
FCFY3.62%
OCF(TTM)2.07
OCFY8.05%
SpS26.4
BVpS10.54
TBVpS3.98
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)0.82
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%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 | 2.72 |
F-Score7
WACC6.73%
ROIC/WACC1.7
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%