KEQU

Kewaunee Scientific Corporation (KEQU) PESTLE Analysis Analysis (2026)

Invetso Score: 5.8/10 — Balanced · Last Updated: 2026-09-01

Monthly Update

No material changes this month.

Overall Score

Score: 5.8 (Moderate)

Political

Score:

No major political or regulatory developments were reported this month.

The company remains exposed to general U.S. industrial policy and trade conditions, but no new policy shift is evident in the fresh data.

Economic

Score:

Valuation remains inexpensive at 0.37x sales and 7.1x free cash flow, which helps cushion macro uncertainty.

Profitability is still modest with a 3.4% net margin and 6.2% EBIT margin, so the business remains sensitive to demand softness and input-cost pressure.

Social

Score:

No material social or workforce-related news was reported this month.

Customer demand trends are not updated in the fresh data, leaving the social demand backdrop unchanged.

Technological

Score:

R&D intensity remains very low at 0.3% of revenue, suggesting limited technology-led differentiation.

No new product, automation, or digital transformation developments were reported this month.

Legal

Score:

No new litigation, compliance, or legal actions were reported in the latest news flow.

Interest coverage remains adequate at 4.3x, reducing near-term covenant or creditor stress risk.

Environmental

Score:

No material environmental, sustainability, or regulatory disclosures were reported this month.

Capex remains light at 1.4% of revenue, which limits visible environmental investment but also reduces capital intensity.

Sources

  • Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
  • Financial and market data providers
  • Public news and industry information

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