KONE Oyj (KNEBV.HE) — Stock Score Summary

KONE Oyj (KNEBV.HE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 57/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (38/100), and Momentum (33/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. KONE is a high-quality elevator manufacturer with a strong maintenance-led business model (Terry Smith lens). However, it is heavily exposed to the structural slowdown in Chinese real estate construction, which acts as a major headwind to new equipment sales.

KONE Oyj is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, providing innovative flow solutions, maintenance, and modernization services. The company operates a highly profitable, resilient business model driven by its massive global maintenance base of over 1.5 million units. Its competitive moat is established by high switching costs in maintenance contracts, industry-leading digital services, and strong urbanization tailwinds.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$58.05
Market Cap$31.0B
P/E (TTM)26.49
P/E (Forward)20.20
Price/Book12.34
Return on Equity46.6%
Return on Invested Capital36.2%
Debt/Equity41.72
Gross Margin57.6%
Operating Margin10.4%
Revenue Growth1.3%
Dividend Yield3.6%
Free Cash Flow$1.3B

KONE Oyj operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, part of the Industrials sector (Finland).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KONE Oyj’s (KNEBV.HE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for KONE Oyj (KNEBV.HE) is 57/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (38), and Momentum (33) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does KONE Oyj have an economic moat?
KONE Oyj (KNEBV.HE) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. 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 KONE Oyj a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for KONE Oyj (KNEBV.HE) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 57/100. 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 KONE Oyj in?
KONE Oyj (KNEBV.HE) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry (Finland).