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Kontoor Brands, Inc. · Consumer Cyclical · United States · $4.2B · Avg Vol: $49M/d

84
StockRank
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Q
73
V
52
M
57
P/E (TTM)
14.9x
ROE
49.5%
D/E
2.1x
Dividend %
2.9%
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%3.4B2.7B2.8B-3.7%
EPS4.404.134.424.10-2.3%4.943.884.835.6%
Shares55.5M55.7M55.3M55.2M-0.5%54.7M
Debt851.3M841.7M791.2M1.3B15.0%1.3B
Equity250.8M371.9M400.1M564.9M31.1%
Op CF83.6M356.5M368.2M455.8M76.0%446.1M
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)-21.2%
67.1671.6776.1780.6885.18Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$67.16
RSI (14)
22.5
52W High
$88.32
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
73
ROIC
19.1%84.6
ROE
49.5%97.0
GP/Assets
65.6%89.3
Op. Margin
15.5%83.2
FCF/Assets
15.3%92.3
Piotroski
654.2
Int. Cover
5.5x43.1
D/E Ratio
2.06x8.6
Current Ratio
1.83x61.0
Value
52
P/E (TTM)
14.9x59.0
EV/EBITDA
8.7x59.6
P/FCF
10.7x67.6
P/B
6.5x11.7
P/S
1.2x43.7
Div Yield
2.9%53.9
Momentum
57
52W High %
76%51.0
RS 6M
-13%51.1
SMA 50/200
1.14x87.6
EPS Rev 4W
+3.3%71.1
EPS Rev 12W
+2.8%82.8
EPS Improve
+33%45.2
Q Growth
-12%28.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$4.2B
P/E (Forward)
11.2x
Gross Margin
49.3%

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)$4.2B84Strong Buy
LEVILevi Strauss & Co.$8.2B80Buy
GIIIG-III Apparel Group, Ltd.$1.4B82Strong Buy
PVHPVH Corp.$3.7B62Hold
COLMColumbia Sportswear Company$3.0B66Buy
VFCV.F. Corporation$5.4B57Hold
FIGSFIGS, Inc.$2.6B59Hold
RLRalph Lauren Corporation$21.1B74Buy
SGCSuperior Group of Companies, Inc.$194M87Strong Buy
UAUnder Armour, Inc.$2.1B19Strong Sell

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 19.7x · Gross margin 36.5%

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

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 84/100 based on Quality (73/100), Value (52/100), and Momentum (57/100) 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$67.16
Market Cap$4.2B
P/E (TTM)14.90
P/E (Forward)11.18
Price/Book6.50
Return on Equity49.5%
Return on Invested Capital19.1%
Debt/Equity2.06x
Gross Margin49.3%
Operating Margin15.5%
Revenue Growth18.6%
Dividend Yield2.9%
Free Cash Flow$395M

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 84/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (73), Value (52), and Momentum (57) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Kontoor Brands, Inc. have an economic moat?
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) has a Quality factor score of 73/100. 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 84/100. 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).