Knowles Corporation (KN) — Stock Score Summary

Knowles Corporation (KN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (69/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Knowles Corporation designs micro-acoustic microphones and high-performance capacitors for defense, aerospace, and medtech. Its specialty components segment has high switching costs and pricing power, but its consumer electronics exposure dilutes the thesis.

Knowles Corporation designs and manufactures advanced micro-acoustic solutions and specialty components for the mobile, ear, and IoT markets. The company holds a market-leading position in MEMS microphones and excels in developing miniaturized, high-performance audio systems and high-reliability components. Knowles leverages its proprietary technology and deep relationships with global electronics manufacturers to embed its critical components into a vast array of consumer and medical devices.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$38.69
Market Cap$3.2B
P/E (TTM)53.86
P/E (Forward)24.55
Price/Book4.19
Return on Equity8.2%
Return on Invested Capital8.1%
Debt/Equity19.44
Gross Margin45.1%
Operating Margin11.8%
Revenue Growth15.8%
Free Cash Flow$46M

Knowles Corporation operates in the Electronic Components industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knowles Corporation’s (KN) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Knowles Corporation (KN) is 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (35), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Knowles Corporation have an economic moat?
Knowles Corporation (KN) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Knowles Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Knowles Corporation (KN) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 83/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Knowles Corporation in?
Knowles Corporation (KN) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Electronic Components industry (United States).
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