KN:NYE-Knowles Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Electronic Components | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 19.76

Change

+0.36 (+1.86)%

Market Cap

USD 1.45B

Volume

0.56M

Analyst Target

USD 19.14
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About

Knowles Corporation manufactures and sells micro-acoustic, specialty components, and human interface solutions and offers products such as hearing aid components, micro-electro-mechanical systems, microphones and transducers, among others.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Electronic Components) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 10.33% 41% F 63% D
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 10.33% 35% F 55% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 9.17% 41% F 61% D-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 9.17% 35% F 53% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -7.45% 36% F 41% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -7.45% 29% F 21% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 4.10% 35% F 48% F
Dividend Return 4.10% 35% F 40% F
Total Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 21.13% 100% F 52% F
Risk Adjusted Return 19.43% 53% F 35% F
Market Capitalization 1.45B 60% D- 65% D

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Electronic Components) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 38.04 57% 17%
Price/Book Ratio 2.20 60% 40%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 13.92 56% 29%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 17.10 30% 24%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 5.24% 70% 43%
Return on Invested Capital 6.70% 67% 54%
Return on Assets 3.29% 60% 61%
Debt to Equity Ratio 21.67% 88% 79%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector