Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE) Financial Ratios
14 years of historical data (2012–2025) · Industrials · Electrical Equipment & Parts
EV/EBITDA
↑
8.36
+16% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.20
30Y Low5.1·High8.8
P/FCF
↓
4.21
↓-58% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.91
30Y Low3.2·High165.1
P/B Ratio
↓
1.14
+3% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.11
30Y Low0.8·High1.5
ROE
↓
3.1%
↑-61% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.8%
30Y Low3%·High14%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
1.78
↓-14% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.07
30Y Low0.1·High3.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
KE Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Kimball Electronics, Inc. trades at 38.2x earnings, 104% above its 5-year average of 18.8x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.5x, the stock trades at a premium of 50%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 4.2x P/FCF, 58% below the 5-year average of 9.9x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $632M | $481M | $556M | $693M | $507M | $550M | $344M | $424M | $494M | $497M | $363M |
| Enterprise Value | $690M | $539M | $772M | $931M | $638M | $509M | $397M | $501M | $456M | $462M | $318M |
| P/E Ratio → | 38.19 | 28.28 | 27.14 | 12.45 | 16.21 | 9.71 | 19.07 | 13.42 | 29.52 | 14.56 | 16.38 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.43 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.43 | 0.29 | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.43 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.14 | 0.84 | 1.03 | 1.32 | 1.12 | 1.24 | 0.91 | 1.15 | 1.39 | 1.45 | 1.12 |
| P/FCF | 4.21 | 3.20 | 20.47 | — | — | 6.06 | 10.11 | — | 36.13 | 39.81 | 165.11 |
| P/OCF | 3.44 | 2.62 | 7.59 | — | — | 4.23 | 4.73 | — | 12.29 | 10.63 | 9.86 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
KE EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 8.4x EBITDA, 16% above its 5-year average of 7.2x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 39% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.39 | 0.33 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.38 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.36 | 6.54 | 8.85 | 7.75 | 7.78 | 5.11 | 6.32 | 7.48 | 6.64 | 6.90 | 6.40 |
| EV / EBIT | 15.16 | 13.16 | 16.08 | 10.23 | 13.75 | 7.05 | 13.44 | 11.76 | 10.07 | 10.38 | 10.68 |
| EV / FCF | — | 3.59 | 28.46 | — | — | 5.61 | 11.67 | — | 33.34 | 37.04 | 144.32 |
KE Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Kimball Electronics, Inc. earns an operating margin of 3.1%, roughly in line with the Industrials sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 4.8% to 3.1% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 3.1% is modest, trailing the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 4.9% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.2% | 8.6% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.0% | 8.1% | 7.7% |
| Operating Margin | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.6% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.9% | 11.4% | 7.0% | 13.8% | 4.9% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| ROA | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| ROIC | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | 8.0% | 11.8% | 5.5% | 7.5% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 8.5% |
| ROCE | 5.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 12.4% | 9.2% | 12.9% | 6.5% | 8.8% | 11.5% | 12.5% | 9.0% |
KE Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Kimball Electronics, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.8x, which is manageable (44% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $58M ($147M total debt minus $89M cash). Interest coverage of just 2.8x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.78 | 1.78 | 3.38 | 2.34 | 2.20 | 0.66 | 1.88 | 1.89 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.18 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.10 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.29 | -0.09 | 0.14 | 0.21 | -0.11 | -0.10 | -0.14 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.71 | 0.71 | 2.48 | 1.99 | 1.60 | -0.40 | 0.85 | 1.15 | -0.55 | -0.52 | -0.92 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.39 | 7.99 | — | — | -0.44 | 1.56 | — | -2.78 | -2.77 | -20.79 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.78 | 2.78 | 1.77 | 4.32 | 10.90 | 33.36 | 6.69 | 10.46 | 85.96 | 164.30 | 371.52 |
KE Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.20x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.34x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.96x to 2.20x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.20 | 2.20 | 2.26 | 1.96 | 1.86 | 1.94 | 2.05 | 2.02 | 1.91 | 1.95 | 2.07 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.36 | 1.01 | 0.89 | 1.27 | 1.24 | 1.28 | 1.03 | 1.22 | 1.31 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.21 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.36 | 0.24 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.31 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.38 | 1.42 | 1.45 | 1.30 | 1.59 | 1.55 | 1.55 | 1.76 | 1.68 | 1.65 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.05 | 5.05 | 4.66 | 3.70 | 3.15 | 5.86 | 5.10 | 5.36 | 4.89 | 5.91 | 5.85 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 72.29 | 76.35 | 77.46 | 77.61 | 70.42 | 76.15 | 85.70 | 59.09 | 66.57 | 64.87 |
KE Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Kimball Electronics, Inc. returns 1.9% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks. The earnings yield of 2.6% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.6% | 3.5% | 3.7% | 8.0% | 6.2% | 10.3% | 5.2% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| FCF Yield | 23.8% | 31.2% | 4.9% | — | — | 16.5% | 9.9% | — | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $25M | $25M | $25M | $25M | $25M | $25M | $26M | $27M | $28M | $29M |
Peer Comparison
Compare KE with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 KEYou | $632M | 38.2 | 8.4 | 4.2 | 7.0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8 |
 BHE | $3B | 137.7 | 22.6 | 39.3 | 10.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 6.7% | 2.7 |
 PLXS | $8B | 48.5 | 28.6 | 52.9 | 10.1% | 5.0% | 12.4% | 11.8% | 0.6 |
 FLEX | $57B | 73.8 | 34.6 | 53.7 | 8.4% | 4.5% | 16.2% | 13.0% | 2.4 |
 JBL | $40B | 63.7 | 22.2 | 34.0 | 8.9% | 4.0% | 40.4% | 30.9% | 1.8 |
 CLS | $43B | 51.7 | 34.4 | 92.9 | 11.7% | 8.6% | 41.2% | 34.0% | 0.7 |
 SCI | $10B | 19.3 | 11.4 | 18.3 | 26.5% | 22.6% | 32.7% | 11.3% | 3.9 |
 SANM | $14B | 56.8 | 28.0 | 29.2 | 8.8% | 4.4% | 10.0% | 13.0% | 0.8 |
 HON | $145B | 31.0 | 20.9 | 26.8 | 36.9% | 17.5% | 27.3% | 12.6% | 4.3 |
 AVT | $8B | 33.6 | 13.7 | 13.1 | 10.7% | 2.8% | 4.8% | 6.0% | 3.8 |
 ARW | $12B | 21.5 | 13.7 | — | 11.2% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 2.9 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.5 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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KE — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KE stock.
What is Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 38.2x. The historical average is 18.5x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.9x.
What is Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s ROE?
Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 3.1%. The historical average is 8.1%.
Is KE stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Kimball Electronics, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 38.2x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s profit margins?
Kimball Electronics, Inc. has 7.0% gross margin and 3.1% operating margin.
How much debt does Kimball Electronics, Inc. have?
Kimball Electronics, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.8x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.