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Knowles Corporation · Technology · United States · $2.9B · Avg Vol: $25M/d

72
StockRank
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Q
63
V
35
M
69
P/E (TTM)
42.3x
ROE
9.5%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Insufficient evidence for a screen-pass. Knowles Corporation: fails the quant gate on value (Q63/V35/M70; every leg must be >= 50). Absence of evidence is neutral; nothing adverse is known.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue478.8M456.8M553.5M593.2M7.4%635.0M666.6M712.6M9.6%
EPS-4.690.80-2.670.51-20.2%0.840.610.7420.7%
Shares91.1M89.1M87.4M84.9M-6.8%85.4M
Debt64.5M286.7M213.0M135.8M28.2%150.2M
Equity992.9M1.0B756.0M775.8M-7.9%
Op CF86.3M122.7M130.1M114.0M9.7%103.8M
Inv CF-32.7M-141.6M45.2M-31.6M
Fin CF-73.2M58.2M-132.0M-158.9M
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PRICE (1Y)-11.2%
32.6034.3336.0637.8039.53Aug 5Aug 26Sep 16
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$35.09
RSI (14)
53.6
52W High
$42.93
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
63
ROIC
8.1%54.4
ROE
9.5%55.4
GP/Assets
27.3%63.6
Op. Margin
15.2%74.4
FCF/Assets
4.4%58.1
Piotroski
999.2
Int. Cover
5.9x40.5
D/E Ratio
0.19x51.0
Current Ratio
3.20x74.7
Value
35
P/E (TTM)
42.3x35.4
EV/EBITDA
23.6x39.1
P/FCF
63.7x28.6
P/B
3.8x41.2
P/S
4.8x34.5
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
69
52W High %
82%77.1
RS 6M
28%80.3
SMA 50/200
1.17x81.9
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%19.9
EPS Rev 12W
+3.9%76.2
EPS Improve
+93%55.5
Q Growth
149%78.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.9B
P/E (Forward)
21.9x
Gross Margin
45.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KN are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
KNKnowles Corporation(you)$2.9B72Buy
BHEBenchmark Electronics, Inc.$2.6B74Buy
BELFBBel Fuse Inc.$3.6B64Hold
ALNTAllient Inc.$1.6B73Buy
ROGRogers Corporation$2.2B60Hold
OLEDUniversal Display Corporation$3.8B58Hold
CTSCTS Corporation$1.6B80Buy
OSISOSI Systems, Inc.$3.3B52Hold
DAKTDaktronics, Inc.$932M81Strong Buy
RALRalliant Corporation$6.8B57Hold

Peer medians: ROE 4.6% · P/E 35.1x · Gross margin 51.3%

Knowles Corporation (KN): Stock Score Summary

Knowles Corporation (KN) has a MoatMap StockRank of 72/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (35/100), and Momentum (69/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Insufficient evidence for a screen-pass. Knowles Corporation: fails the quant gate on value (Q63/V35/M70; every leg must be >= 50). Absence of evidence is neutral; nothing adverse is known.

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$35.09
Market Cap$2.9B
P/E (TTM)42.25
P/E (Forward)21.94
Price/Book3.81
Return on Equity9.5%
Return on Invested Capital8.1%
Debt/Equity0.19x
Gross Margin45.3%
Operating Margin15.2%
Revenue Growth14.3%
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 72/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (35), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
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 Buy, based on a StockRank of 72/100. 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).