Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 16.2x · EV/EBITDA 9.8x · ROE 47.1%. (2017–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.6B | $3.5B | $4.8B | $3.6B | $2.3B | $3.0B | $2.3B | $2.4B | — | — |
| Enterprise Value | $4.8B | $4.6B | $5.3B | $4.2B | $3.1B | $3.7B | $3.1B | $3.3B | — | — |
| P/E Ratio → | 16.22 | 15.19 | 19.54 | 15.37 | 9.28 | 15.48 | 34.67 | 24.85 | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 1.15 | 1.09 | 1.84 | 1.36 | 0.87 | 1.22 | 1.12 | 0.94 | — | — |
| P/B Ratio | 6.53 | 6.11 | 11.99 | 9.56 | 9.08 | 20.44 | 27.73 | 34.69 | — | — |
| P/FCF | 6.41 | 6.09 | 13.86 | 11.13 | 41.28 | 12.26 | 13.07 | 3.24 | — | — |
| P/OCF | 6.18 | 5.87 | 13.03 | 9.97 | 27.25 | 10.67 | 9.70 | 3.09 | — | — |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.47 | 2.02 | 1.60 | 1.17 | 1.49 | 1.47 | 1.29 | — | — |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.75 | 9.39 | 13.65 | 11.70 | 7.80 | 11.55 | 19.45 | 16.58 | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 10.80 | 12.72 | 15.35 | 13.39 | 8.67 | 13.02 | 25.05 | 19.30 | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 8.18 | 15.18 | 13.10 | 55.63 | 14.95 | 17.15 | 4.46 | — | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 46.7% | 46.7% | 44.5% | 41.7% | 43.1% | 44.7% | 41.2% | 39.4% | 40.3% | 41.4% |
| Operating Margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | 13.1% | 12.2% | 13.6% | 11.4% | 5.9% | 6.6% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.2% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 9.5% | 4.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 47.1% | 47.1% | 63.7% | 74.2% | 123.1% | 167.9% | 88.3% | 10.8% | 17.1% | 8.6% |
| ROA | 10.7% | 10.7% | 14.9% | 14.3% | 15.8% | 12.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 11.5% | 5.5% |
| ROIC | 25.7% | 25.7% | 27.7% | 23.5% | 28.8% | 26.1% | 10.4% | 8.8% | 14.5% | 17.3% |
| ROCE | 27.5% | 27.5% | 27.3% | 26.7% | 32.1% | 25.6% | 10.9% | 11.3% | 20.0% | 24.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.29 | 2.29 | 1.98 | 2.26 | 3.39 | 5.73 | 11.59 | 14.50 | 0.16 | 0.20 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.06 | 2.36 | 2.16 | 2.66 | 6.20 | 5.05 | 0.75 | 0.70 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 2.10 | 1.14 | 1.68 | 3.16 | 4.48 | 8.66 | 12.96 | 0.10 | 0.14 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.40 | 2.40 | 1.19 | 1.75 | 2.01 | 2.08 | 4.63 | 4.51 | 0.48 | 0.49 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.09 | 1.32 | 1.96 | 14.35 | 2.69 | 4.08 | 1.21 | — | 1.36 |
| Interest Coverage | 5.54 | 5.54 | 8.38 | 7.73 | 10.14 | 7.29 | 2.46 | 4.78 | 290.92 | 285.37 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.82 | 1.82 | 2.70 | 2.66 | 2.23 | 2.00 | 2.18 | 2.32 | 3.15 | 2.47 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | 0.87 | 1.71 | 1.38 | 0.88 | 1.20 | 1.36 | 1.11 | 2.38 | 1.78 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.85 | 0.55 | 0.13 | 0.41 | 0.60 | 0.28 | 0.16 | 0.13 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.22 | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.66 | 1.62 | 1.36 | 1.68 | 1.12 | 1.33 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.97 | 2.97 | 3.71 | 3.04 | 2.51 | 3.77 | 3.62 | 3.37 | 3.48 | 3.77 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 31.99 | 34.11 | 30.47 | 31.33 | 42.72 | 41.26 | 32.72 | 174.13 | 131.16 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.6% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 51.0% | 51.0% | 45.6% | 47.0% | 42.2% | 48.7% | 80.6% | 65.8% | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 6.2% | 6.6% | 5.1% | 6.5% | 10.8% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 15.6% | 16.4% | 7.2% | 9.0% | 2.4% | 8.2% | 7.7% | 30.8% | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 2.6% | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $56M | $56M | $57M | $57M | $59M | $58M | $57M | $57M | $57M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KTB stock.
Kontoor Brands, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 16.2x. The historical average is 19.2x. This places it at the 57th percentile of its historical range.
Kontoor Brands, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.9x.
Kontoor Brands, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 47.1%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 66.7%.
Based on historical data, Kontoor Brands, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 16.2x. This is at the 57th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Kontoor Brands, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.15% with a payout ratio of 51.0%.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. has 46.7% gross margin and 14.1% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Kontoor Brands, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.6x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Gross margin sustainability and demand volatility
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Expansion at a Potential Peak
Gross margin surged to 56.2% in 2026Q2 from 43.7% in 2024Q4, a 1250 bps expansion, per reported financials, but sustainability is uncertain as revenue growth has turned negative.
The gross margin expansion appears driven by lower cotton costs and favorable mix, yet the sequential decline from 56.2% to 53.7% in 2026Q1 suggests a peak. Operating margin improved to 15.5% in 2026Q2, reflecting disciplined SG&A, but net margin volatility (15.1% in 2026Q1 vs. 7.2% in 2025Q4) indicates earnings quality concerns. Investors should monitor whether margin gains are structural or a temporary commodity windfall.
ROIC Volatility Masks Underlying Efficiency
ROIC swung from 8.0% in 2024Q3 to 3.7% in 2026Q2, per SEC filings, reflecting asset growth and uneven earnings, while ROE peaked at 19.5% in 2024Q3.
The decline in ROIC from 8.0% to 3.7% over eight quarters suggests that capital deployed in acquisitions and working capital is not yet generating commensurate returns. ROE's volatility (7.2% to 19.5%) is driven by fluctuating net margins rather than asset turnover, which remained stable around 0.3x. This implies that returns are margin-dependent, not efficiency-driven, and may normalize as cotton prices stabilize.
Working Capital Drag Intensifies
Cash conversion cycle lengthened to 125 days in 2026Q2 from 89 days in 2024Q4, per reported data, driven by a surge in days inventory outstanding to 176.
DIO expanded from 102 to 176 days over the period, indicating inventory buildup that may signal slowing sell-through or deliberate stockpiling ahead of demand. DSO rose modestly to 36 days, while DPO increased to 88 days, suggesting some supplier leverage, but not enough to offset the inventory drag. The negative FCF margin of -2.8% in 2026Q2 highlights the cash cost of this inefficiency, which could pressure liquidity if not reversed.
Leverage Creeps Higher Despite Low D/E
Debt-to-equity rose to 2.06 in 2026Q2 from 1.98 in 2024Q4, while D/EBITDA spiked to 13.95, per financial statements, indicating increased debt burden relative to cash flow.
Although the D/E ratio appears low, the D/EBITDA of 13.95 in 2026Q2 is elevated versus 8.08 in 2024Q4, reflecting both higher debt and temporarily depressed EBITDA. Interest coverage fell from 8.57 to 5.82, still comfortable but trending down. The recent acquisition activity and cash decline to $58M suggest that leverage may be understated, and investors should monitor refinancing needs given the rising debt load.
Liquidity Buffer Thins Rapidly
Current ratio fell to 1.83 in 2026Q2 from 2.70 in 2024Q4, while cash dropped from $334M to $58M, per SEC filings, signaling a tighter liquidity position.
The quick ratio of 0.99 in 2026Q2 indicates that inventory now constitutes a larger share of current assets, reducing the quality of the liquidity buffer. With cash levels at a multi-year low and negative FCF, the company may rely on credit lines or asset sales to fund operations if demand softens. The declining current ratio warrants close monitoring, especially given the inventory buildup and potential for markdowns.
Misapplied P/E Overstates Value
The trailing P/E of 20.15 appears reasonable, but forward P/E of 14.85 and PEG of 0.71 suggest the market is pricing in growth that may not materialize, per valuation data.
The P/E is commonly used for KTB, but it fails to capture the cyclicality of cotton costs and the volatility of working capital. A more appropriate metric is EV/EBITDA, which at 11.53 is below the forward 13.91, indicating that the market expects EBITDA to decline. Investors should adjust for the non-cash impact of acquisitions and the potential for inventory write-downs, which the P/E does not reflect. Using P/FCF of 7.96 provides a clearer picture of cash generation, but FCF has been negative recently, making even that metric unreliable.