Kimball Electronics Inc (KE) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
EV/EBITDA of 6.4x offers value, but 1.95% net margins and a major Q4 EPS miss (-$0.01 vs $0.40) keep the model cautious.
Investment score: 49/100
Analysis as of
Is Kimball Electronics Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
The model maintains a HOLD rating on Kimball Electronics (KE) at $25.14. Cheap EV/EBITDA valuation is offset by low operational margins and earnings execution risk.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 65/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 50/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 40/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 35/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 50/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 55/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 45/100 (weight 15%)
Kimball Electronics Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for KE
- Deep Discount on EV/EBITDA Multiple
What speaks against KE
- Ultra-Thin Profit Margins Expose Earnings to Severe Downside
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE | 22.1x | 0.4x | 6.4x | 8.1% | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| PLXS | 35.7x | 1.4x | 26.5x | 10.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| IPGP | 121.2x | 3.2x | 24.5x | 38.4% | 2.6% | 0.6% |
| BHE | 50.7x | 1.0x | 18.6x | 10.2% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| NLST | 6025.0x | 4.8x | 59.3x | 16.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% |
| CTS | 24.0x | 2.9x | 12.6x | 39.3% | 12.4% | 5.5% |
| Peer median | 50.7x | 2.9x | 24.5x | 16.2% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
Frequently asked questions about Kimball Electronics Inc (KE)
Is KE stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Kimball Electronics Inc as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 49/100. The model maintains a HOLD rating on Kimball Electronics (KE) at $25.14. Cheap EV/EBITDA valuation is offset by low operational margins and earnings execution risk. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is KE stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for KE is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 49/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.