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Kontoor Brands, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $4.6B · Avg Vol: $72M/d

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StockRank
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Q
70
V
40
M
72
P/E (TTM)
16.8x
ROE
53.2%
D/E
2.1x
Dividend %
2.5%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Kontoor Brands has quality Q70 and momentum M75 with a buyback on file, but value at V40 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Kontoor Brands, Inc. is a global lifestyle apparel company focused on designing, manufacturing, and distributing iconic denim and casual wear brands, primarily Wrangler and Lee. The company's competitive advantage lies in the deep heritage and strong global brand recognition of its flagship labels, which command significant consumer loyalty in the denim market. Kontoor Brands operates as a pure-play denim leader, leveraging an extensive distribution network to reach consumers worldwide.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.6B2.6B2.6B3.2B6.2%3.3B2.7B2.8B-3.7%
EPS4.404.134.424.10-2.3%4.963.824.674.4%
Shares55.5M55.7M55.3M55.2M-0.5%55.3M
Debt851.3M841.7M791.2M1.3B15.0%1.3B
Equity250.8M371.9M400.1M564.9M31.1%
Op CF83.6M356.5M368.2M455.8M76.0%424.4M
Inv CF-30.1M-39.1M-22.3M-898.8M
Fin CF-170.9M-155.7M-240.4M246.8M
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PRICE (1Y)+3.9%
75.0778.3481.6284.8988.17Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$83.54
RSI (14)
42.4
52W High
$88.96
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
70
ROIC
17.9%84.9
ROE
53.2%97.0
GP/Assets
62.3%87.2
Op. Margin
17.2%86.8
FCF/Assets
7.9%74.4
Piotroski
653.7
Int. Cover
5.7x41.4
D/E Ratio
2.06x9.3
Current Ratio
1.87x63.0
Value
40
P/E (TTM)
16.8x51.5
EV/EBITDA
9.8x50.6
P/FCF
22.5x37.1
P/B
7.4x9.2
P/S
1.4x36.3
Div Yield
2.5%43.0
Momentum
72
52W High %
94%88.0
RS 6M
34%94.2
SMA 50/200
1.08x80.8
EPS Rev 4W
-0.8%50.6
EPS Rev 12W
-9.1%13.3
EPS Improve
+28%40.1
Q Growth
116%87.5

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.6B
P/E (Forward)
13.1x
Gross Margin
48.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KTB are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
KTBKontoor Brands, Inc.(you)$4.6B86STRONG BUY
COLMColumbia Sportswear Company$3.2B85STRONG BUY
VFCV.F. Corporation$6.7B79BUY
LEVILevi Strauss & Co.$9.4B91STRONG BUY
PVHPVH Corp.$3.7B69BUY
GIIIG-III Apparel Group, Ltd.$1.5B97STRONG BUY
RLRalph Lauren Corporation$22.2B79BUY
UAUnder Armour, Inc.$2.9B41HOLD
SGCSuperior Group of Companies, Inc.$193M82STRONG BUY
FIGSFIGS, Inc.$1.6B31SELL

Peer medians: ROE 9.9% · P/E 22.6x · Gross margin 37.5%

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) — Stock Score Summary

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 86/100 based on Quality (70/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Kontoor Brands has quality Q70 and momentum M75 with a buyback on file, but value at V40 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. is a global lifestyle apparel company focused on designing, manufacturing, and distributing iconic denim and casual wear brands, primarily Wrangler and Lee. The company's competitive advantage lies in the deep heritage and strong global brand recognition of its flagship labels, which command significant consumer loyalty in the denim market. Kontoor Brands operates as a pure-play denim leader, leveraging an extensive distribution network to reach consumers worldwide.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$83.54
Market Cap$4.6B
P/E (TTM)16.81
P/E (Forward)13.08
Price/Book7.43
Return on Equity53.2%
Return on Invested Capital17.9%
Debt/Equity2.06x
Gross Margin48.1%
Operating Margin17.2%
Revenue Growth45.0%
Dividend Yield2.5%
Free Cash Flow$205M

Kontoor Brands, Inc. operates in the Apparel Manufacturing industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kontoor Brands, Inc.’s (KTB) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is 86/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (70), Value (40), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Kontoor Brands, Inc. have an economic moat?
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) has a Quality factor score of 70/100. 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 Kontoor Brands, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 86/100. 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 Kontoor Brands, Inc. in?
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Apparel Manufacturing industry (United States).