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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#2068
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Electronic Equipment
$723M
Donald D. Charron
Kimball Electronics, Inc. provides contract electronics manufacturing services and diversified manufacturing services to customers in the automotive, medical, industrial, and public safety end markets. The company operates in the United States, China, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Headcount
7.2K
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = KE ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$KE Kimball Electronics, Inc. | 50 | 54 | 82 | 55 | 29.3x | 16.5x | 3.6% | 1.9% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 1.4% | -19.7% | 0.0% | 27.0x | $723M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 49.6/100. It ranks #2068 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 2-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Jasper, Indiana
In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 54 | 52 | +2NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 55 | 52 | +3NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 82 | 87 | -5NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 32 | 45 | -13DRAG |
| STABILITY | 51 | 45 | +6ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 25 | 11 | +14ALPHA |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy 3.6% (sector -1.9%)
GM 7% vs sector 44%, OM 3% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth -20%, 11yr history
Interest coverage 5.1x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE) as a Reduce with a composite score of 49.6/100 at a current price of $25.47. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
Kimball Electronics, Inc. holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 49.6/100 places it at rank #2068 in our full universe.
No Moat
Medium
Standard
Undervalued
Value factor score of 82 suggests attractive pricing.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Kimball Electronics, Inc. represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Kimball Electronics, Inc. receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 49.6/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #2068 out of 7,333 stocks. KE's factor profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting the stock may underperform going forward. Existing holders may want to consider trimming positions or tightening stop-losses.
With a quality score of 54/100, KE shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 3.6% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 7.4% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 1.4% (sector avg: 1.0%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
KE carries a solid value score of 82/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 29.30x, an EV/EBITDA of 16.51x, a P/B ratio of 1.05x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.
Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s investment score of 32/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -19.7% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 1.9% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
KE demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 55/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at -19.7% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.34 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
With a stability score of 51/100, KE exhibits average financial resilience. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.34 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 27.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). While the balance sheet is not a major concern, the stock is subject to typical market volatility and may experience sharper drawdowns during risk-off episodes.
Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s short interest score of 25/100 reveals significant bearish positioning, suggesting institutional investors are actively betting against the stock. Specific risk factors include above-average market sensitivity (beta: 1.34), elevated leverage (D/E: 27.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. At $723M (small-cap), KE carries meaningful risk and is best suited for investors with high risk tolerance who have thoroughly evaluated the bear thesis.
Kimball Electronics, Inc. is a small-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #2068 of 7,333 overall (72nd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 3.6% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 3.2% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While KE currently exhibits a REDUCE profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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EV/EBITDA 44% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 288% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 83% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
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Kimball Electronics delivered fourth quarter results that exceeded market expectations, prompting a significant negative reaction from investors. Management cited persistent softness in its Automotive and Industrial segments as key drivers of the year-over-year sales decline, with CEO Richard Phillips noting that “strong double-digit year-over-year growth in the Medical vertical” was not enough to offset these headwinds. The company also faced pressure from tariff impacts and program transitions
Kimball Electronics (NASDAQ:KE) has observed the following analyst ratings within the last quarter: Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 5 2 0 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 2 1 0 0 0 3M Ago 2 1 0 0 0 In the last 3 months, 7 analysts have offered 12-month price targets for Kimball Electronics. The company has an average price target of $37.71 with a high of $39.00 and a low of $36.00. Below is a summary of how these 7 analysts rated Kimball Electronics over ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
Analysts have provided the following ratings for Kimball Electronics (NASDAQ:KE) within the last quarter: Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 4 2 0 0 0 Last 30D 0 1 0 0 0 1M Ago 2 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 2 1 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 According to 6 analyst offering 12-month price targets in the last 3 months, Kimball Electronics has an average price target of $37.83 with a high of $39.00 and a low of $36.00. Below is a summary of how these 6 analysts rated Kimball Electronics over the past 3 months. The greater the number of bullish ratings, the more positive analysts are on the stock and the greater the number ...Full story available on Benzinga.com