Knowles Corporation

Knowles Corporation

33.20
USD
-1.66
(-4.76%)
0.84EPS
52.80P/E
3.56BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Knowles Corp. carries a market capitalization of 3.56B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 3.66B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap3.56B
Enterprise Value3.66B

Important Dates

Knowles Corp.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 22, 2026.

Earnings Date10/22/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Knowles Corp. has 85.41M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding85.41M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Knowles Corp. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 52.80. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.61, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.47.

PE Ratio52.80
PS Ratio5.61
PB Ratio4.47
P/TBV Ratio9.08
P/FCF Ratio35.17
P/OCF Ratio34.33

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Knowles Corp. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 28.30 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 5.76 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 39.69 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Knowles Corp. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 32.32, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 3.66B versus a market cap of 3.56B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales5.76
EV / EBITDA28.30
EV / EBIT39.69
EV / FCF32.32

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Knowles Corp. maintains a current ratio of 3.20, meaning it holds 3.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 18.88, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 11.75 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio3.20
Quick Ratio1.64
Debt / Equity18.88
Debt / EBITDA1.16
Interest Coverage11.75

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Knowles Corp. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 8.76, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 8.26 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 6.24, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 8.09, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 120,379.15 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 5,275.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.63 indicates how many times Knowles Corp. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)8.76
Return on Assets (ROA)6.24
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)8.26
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)8.09
Revenue Per Employee120,379.15
Employee Count5,275.00
Inventory Turnover2.63

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Knowles Corp. recorded 12.30M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 14.39, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 85.50M, leaving 67.50M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax12.30M
Effective Tax Rate14.39

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Knowles Corp.'s stock has gained approximately 40.77% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 36.05, while the 200-day moving average is 32.00.

52-Week Price Change40.77%
50-Day Moving Average36.05
200-Day Moving Average32.00

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Knowles Corp. generated 635.00M in revenue and converted that into 67.50M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.84. EBITDA reached 129.30M, while operating income came in at 93.00M.

Revenue635.00M
Gross Profit284.10M
Operating Income93.00M
Pretax Income85.50M
Net Income67.50M
EBITDA129.30M
EBIT92.20M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.84

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Knowles Corp. holds 49.60M in cash and equivalents against 150.20M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 81.40M. Total book value stands at 795.50M, with working capital of 223.00M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents49.60M
Total Debt150.20M
Net Debt81.40M
Equity (Book Value)795.50M
Book Value Per Share9.31
Working Capital223.00M

Cash Flow

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Knowles Corp. produced 103.80M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow103.80M
Free Cash Flow103.80M
FCF Per Share1.21

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Knowles Corp. posted a gross margin of 44.74, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 14.65 and net profit margin of 10.63 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin44.74
Operating Margin14.65
Pretax Margin13.46
Profit Margin10.63
EBITDA Margin20.36

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 2.84, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.29, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Knowles Corp. shareholders.

Shareholder Yield3.29
FCF Yield2.84

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Knowles Corp. has an Altman Z-Score of 8.29, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score8.29