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KE(KE)
KE
Earnings in 1 day · May 5, 2026 · After close
Signal
Leaning Bullish1↑
PRICE
Prev Close
27.21
Open
27.11
Day Range26.81 – 27.12
26.81
27.12
52W Range14.31 – 33.19
14.31
33.19
68% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
159.3K
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
27.9x
EPS (TTM)
—
Div Yield
No dividend
Beta
0.76
Low vol
Performance
1D
+0.74%5D
+1.49%1M
+14.04%3M↓
-11.43%6M
-5.49%YTD
-2.19%1Y↑
+85.48%Best: 1Y (+85.48%)Worst: 3M (-11.43%)
Quick Read
Trend—Insufficient MA data
Momentum
BEARISH
revenue -8% YoY · thin 8% gross marginValuation
EXPENSIVE
P/E 28x vs ~20x sectorHealth
STRONG
CR 1.8 · FCF $4.48/shLean Bearish
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$659.45M
Revenue TTM$1.46B
Net Income TTM$24.12M
Free Cash Flow$110.30M
Gross Margin7.8%
Net Margin1.6%
Operating Margin3.9%
Return on Equity4.2%
Return on Assets2.2%
Debt / Equity0.27
Current Ratio1.83
EPS TTM$0.98
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock
Automotive production volumes and inventory cycles - OEM build rates directly drive assembly demand, particularly for electric vehicle electronics content
Medical device customer order patterns - large program wins or losses with Tier 1 medical OEMs materially impact revenue mix
Capacity utilization rates across manufacturing footprint - operating margins expand significantly above 80% utilization
New program ramps and design wins - multi-year contracts with automotive/medical OEMs provide revenue visibility
Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle
high - Automotive exposure (>50% of revenue) makes Kimball highly sensitive to vehicle production cycles, which correlate strongly with GDP growth and consumer durables spending. Industrial electronics demand tracks capital equipment spending and manufacturing activity. Medical device segment provides some counter-cyclical stability but represents smaller revenue portion. Current -13.3% revenue decline reflects cyclical downturn in automotive sector inventory destocking.
Interest Rates
Rising interest rates negatively impact Kimball through two channels: (1) automotive demand destruction as vehicle financing costs increase, reducing OEM production volumes, and (2) customer capital equipment spending delays in industrial segments. However, the company's modest debt load (0.27 D/E) limits direct financing cost impact. Valuation multiples compress as investors rotate away from cyclical industrials during rate hiking cycles.
Key Risks
Automotive electrification transition risk - shift to EVs changes electronics content and supplier relationships, with risk of being designed out of next-generation platforms if engineering capabilities don't evolve
EMS margin compression - ongoing commoditization of contract manufacturing services as Chinese competitors expand capabilities and customers consolidate supplier bases to extract pricing concessions
Reshoring and geopolitical manufacturing shifts - US-China trade tensions and supply chain localization mandates may require costly facility relocations or duplicate capacity investments
Investor Profile
value - Stock trades at 0.4x sales and 1.1x book value with 24.6% FCF yield, attracting deep value investors betting on cyclical recovery. Recent 43% one-year return suggests momentum players entered on turnaround thesis, but -8.9% three-month decline indicates profit-taking. Not suitable for growth investors given -13.3% revenue contraction. No dividend mentioned, so not income-focused.
Watch on Earnings
North American light vehicle production (SAAR) - leading indicator for automotive electronics demandIndustrial Production Index - tracks manufacturing activity driving industrial electronics ordersSemiconductor lead times and spot pricing - component availability affects production schedules and material marginsUSD/MXN and USD/CNY exchange rates - impacts cost structure for Mexican and Chinese manufacturing operations
Health Radar
2 strong1 watch3 concern
44/100Liquidity
1.83Watch
Leverage
0.27Strong
Coverage
5.1xStrong
ROE
4.2%Concern
ROIC
6.4%Concern
Cash
$89MConcern
ANALYST COVERAGE5 analysts
BUY
▲ +18.1%upside to target
Stock Health
Composite Score
4 of 5 signals bullish
8/10
Technicals
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✓RSI RangeRSI 66 — Bullish momentum
Volume
●
✓Volume FlowAccumulation — institutional buying
Fundamentals
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✗Last EarningsMissed estimates
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✓Analyst ConsensusBuy
●
✓LiquidityCurrent Ratio 1.83 — healthy liquidity
Upcoming Events
EEarnings Report · After CloseMay 5, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateAug 2, 2026
In 90 days
FinancialsFull statements →
Technicals
Technical SetupMIXED
Technicals →Trend
→ PullbackGolden Cross · 50D leads 200D by 31.6%
-5.7% vs SMA 50 · +24.1% vs SMA 200
Momentum
RSI65.6Positive momentum, not extended
MACD-0.56Below zero — bearish pulse · compressing
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$33.19+22.5%
EMA 50
$28.47+5.1%
Current
$27.09
EMA 200
$21.82-19.4%
52W Low
$14.31-47.2%
52-Week RangeMid-range
$14.3168th %ile$33.19
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
Moderate Squeeze SetupAccumulation pattern present — more buying days than selling over the past 20 sessions. Volume conditions support gradual price improvement.
20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:1
Dist days:1
Edge:Even
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)162K
Recent Vol (5D)
95K-42%
Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.
Earnings & Analysts
ANALYST ESTIMATES
Consensus of 3 analysts
Analyst revisions:EPS↓ Revised DownRevenue↓ Revised Down
Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported
| Year | Revenue Est. | Rev Gth | EPS Est. | EPS Gth | Range | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FY2023 | $1.8B $1.8B–$1.8B | — | $2.13 | — | ±2% | Moderate3 |
FY2024 | $1.7B $1.7B–$1.7B | ▼ -3.9% | $1.52 | ▼ -28.5% | ±4% | Moderate3 |
FY2025 | $1.4B $1.4B–$1.5B | ▼ -16.8% | $0.93 | ▼ -38.8% | ±9% | Moderate3 |
Range confidence:Tight (high)ModerateWide (low)
Earnings HistoryKE
Last 8Q
+19.9%avg beat
Beat 4 of 8 quartersMissed 2↓ Estimates falling-15%
Q2'24
-25%
Q3'24
—
Q4'24
+21%
Q1'25
+4%
Q2'25
+70%
Q3'25
+104%
Q4'25
—
Q1'26
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
Financials
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
1
GRACE & WHITE INC /NY
266K—2
Assenagon Asset Management S.A.
226K▲3
SAPIENT CAPITAL LLC
209K▼4
Cardinal Capital Management
108K▲5
WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC
97K▲6
Inspire Investing, LLC
93K▲7
Nuveen, LLC
46K▼8
Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc.
45K—News & Activity
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About
who we are kimball electronics is a leading contract manufacturer of durable goods electronics serving a variety of industries on a global scale. kimball electronics continues to make the customer the focus of everything we do. our touch is felt throughout daily life via the markets we serve: automotive, industrial, medical and public safety. recognized with a reputation for excellence, kimball electronics is committed to a high-performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. our employees know they are part of a corporate culture that builds success for customers while enabling employees to share in the company’s success through personal, professional, and financial growth. what we do kimball electronics is a preeminent electronics manufacturing services (ems) provider serving customers around the world. our contract electronics manufacturing services teams provide manufacturing, engineering and supply
CEO
Donald Charron
Website
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Screen sector →| Symbol | Price | Day % | Mkt Cap↓ | P/E | Rev Grw | Margin | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KE◀ | $27.09 | +0.74% | $662M | 27.8 | -1328.6% | 114.2% | 1500 |
| $199.34 | -0.56% | $4.8T | 40.2 | +6547.4% | 5560.3% | 1495 | |
| $277.45 | +3.28% | $4.1T | 33.6 | +642.6% | 2691.5% | 1494 | |
| $419.14 | +1.57% | $3.1T | 24.6 | +1493.2% | 3614.6% | 1477 | |
| $420.35 | +0.92% | $2.0T | 80.0 | +2387.4% | 3619.8% | 1504 | |
| $584.19 | +4.84% | $611.5B | 25.3 | +4885.1% | 2284.5% | 1534 | |
| $347.57 | +1.71% | $587.8B | 135.6 | +3433.8% | 1251.5% | 1517 | |
| Sector avg | — | +1.79% | — | 52.4 | +2580.1% | 2733.8% | 1503 |