Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Knowles Corp (KN) - $23.59 as of 10/29/2025 8:55:13 PM EST
Total Score
10 out of 30
Safety Score
36 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for KN
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for KN
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for KN
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for KN
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for KN (36 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for KN
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | KN |
| Company Name | Knowles Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Knowles Corporation (KN) is a leading innovator in microacoustic microphones and audio processing solutions, catering to a wide array of sectors including mobile consumer electronics, communications, medical technology, and defense. Headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, the company leverages its technological expertise to enhance user experiences in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Knowles is well-positioned for future growth, particularly in the industrial and automotive markets, due to its dedication to quality, performance, and adaptability in response to changing consumer needs and technological advancements. |
| Sector Name | TECHNOLOGY |
| Industry Name | ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 23.59 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 23.35 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 10/29/2025 8:55:13 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 616,246 |
| Average Daily Volume | 702,874 |
| 52-Week High | 24.54 |
| 52-Week Low | 12.19 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 93.52% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 60.00 |
| Industry PE | 80.42 |
| Sector PE | 87.26 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 20.10 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 21.64 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 34.61 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 40.80 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.90 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.09 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 8.83 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 2.77 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 4.54 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 7.92 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.56 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.00 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 6.36 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 85,152,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 2,008,735,680 |
| Institutional Ownership | 105.77% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | N/A |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 6,637.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -430.80% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.40 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.75 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 0.97 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 43,300,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | -239,500,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 72,400,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 7.30% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | -8.33% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 17.00% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 92,500,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 130,100,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 87,300,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -26,500,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -3,900,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 134,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 224,100,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 119,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.85 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.86 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 756,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,034,100,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 751,800,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 81,800,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 0.96 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 116,500,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 105,500,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 15.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.36 |
| MACD Signal | 0.38 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 16.64 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 20.99 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 25.34 |
| Beta | 1.53 |
| RSI | 60.58 |
| 50-Day SMA | 18.82 |
| 150-Day SMA | 17.46 |
| 200-Day SMA | 17.57 |
System |
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| Modified | 10/28/2025 3:11:52 AM EST |