KE
Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE) Management Analysis (2026)
Overall Score
Capital Allocation
Balance sheet remains conservative with net debt to EBITDA at 0.27x and a current ratio of 1.87x.
The company continues to generate solid free cash flow, with free cash flow yield at 17.7% and free cash flow to equity of 107.0M.
No dividend is being paid, leaving capital allocation flexibility.
Operational Efficiency
Margins remain thin, with gross margin at 8.1% and net margin at 2.0%.
Working capital remains manageable, with a cash conversion cycle of 84.2 days.
Asset turnover is healthy at 1.31x, supporting moderate efficiency despite low profitability.
Profitability
Return on equity is modest at 4.8% and return on invested capital is 4.7%.
Operating return on assets is 6.3%, but bottom-line profitability remains low at 2.0%.
Earnings yield is 4.8%, indicating only moderate earnings power relative to valuation.
Sources
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
- Financial and market data providers
- Public news and industry information
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