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Knowles Cor (KN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: KN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $22.5
1 Year Target Price $22.5
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 18.5% | Avg. Invested days 57 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.87B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 72.4 | 1Y Target Price 22.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio 72.4 | 1Y Target Price 22.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.45 | 52 Weeks Range 12.19 - 21.74 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 12.19 - 21.74 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.3 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.4% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.34% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.48% | Return on Equity (TTM) 3.6% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 72.4 | Forward PE 11.93 | Enterprise Value 1973178802 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.31 |
Enterprise Value 1973178802 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.31 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.5 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 20.7 | Shares Outstanding 85887600 | Shares Floating 84241999 |
Shares Outstanding 85887600 | Shares Floating 84241999 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.25 | Percent Institutions 103.77 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Knowles Cor
Company Overview
History and Background
Knowles Corporation, founded in 1946 as Knowles Electronics, initially focused on hearing aid components. It has evolved into a global provider of micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Precision Devices: Manufactures micro-acoustic microphones, speakers, and transducers used in mobile communications, hearing health, and other consumer electronics. It includes MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) microphones used extensively in smartphones and other devices.
- Audio Processing Solutions: Offers audio processing solutions, including digital signal processing (DSP) and software algorithms, to enhance audio quality and performance. These solutions are used in various applications, such as voice control, noise cancellation, and audio enhancement.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The organizational structure comprises business units focused on specific product lines and markets.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- MEMS Microphones: These microphones are used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices for voice capture and audio recording. Knowles is a leading supplier of MEMS microphones. Knowles is estimated to have about a 40% market share. Competitors include Goertek and AAC Technologies.
- Hearing Aid Components: Knowles provides components for hearing aids, including receivers and microphones. They hold a significant share in the hearing health market. Market share is approximately 70% in hearing aid microphones and receivers. Competitors include Sonion and Demant A/S.
- Balanced Armature Receivers: Used in high-end earphones and in-ear monitors. Provides clear and detailed sound reproduction. Market share is approximately 40%. Competitors include Sonion and Bellsing.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The market for micro-acoustic devices and audio processing solutions is driven by the increasing demand for high-quality audio in mobile devices, wearables, IoT devices, and automotive applications.
Positioning
Knowles is a leader in micro-acoustic and audio processing solutions. Their competitive advantage lies in their technology leadership, strong customer relationships, and global manufacturing footprint.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated TAM for Knowles' served markets is several billion USD. Knowles is positioned to capture a significant portion through technological innovation and market expansion.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Technology leadership in micro-acoustic devices
- Strong customer relationships with leading OEMs
- Global manufacturing footprint
- Diversified product portfolio
Weaknesses
- Reliance on a few key customers
- Exposure to cyclical demand in consumer electronics
- Potential for commoditization in certain product segments
Opportunities
- Growth in IoT and wearable devices
- Increasing demand for voice control and audio processing
- Expansion into new markets such as automotive and medical
- Strategic acquisitions
Threats
- Intense competition from other micro-acoustic suppliers
- Disruptive technologies
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
- Global economic slowdown
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GOER (002241.SZ)
- AACAY
- STMicroelectronics (STM)
Competitive Landscape
Knowles has a strong competitive position due to its technology leadership and customer relationships. However, it faces competition from other established players and emerging companies.
Major Acquisitions
Aptina
- Year: 2014
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 360
- Strategic Rationale: Aptina's high-performance imaging technology combined with Knowles' expertise in audio processing will enable it to develop compelling solutions for mobile and other consumer electronics markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Knowles' growth has been driven by its expansion into new markets and its development of innovative products.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Knowles, driven by increasing demand for micro-acoustic devices and audio processing solutions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include acquisitions and investments in R&D.
Summary
Knowles is a strong player in the micro-acoustic and audio processing solutions market. They have a diversified portfolio and global footprint which strengthens the company's performance. A weakness is that it relies on a few customers and the company should continue investing in new emerging markets and monitor threats for global changes. Overall, the company has a strong position in the market.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company reports
- Industry analysis reports
- Market research reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is subject to change. It is not financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Knowles Cor
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Itasca, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-02-14 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Jeffrey S. Niew | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Electronic Components | Full time employees 5500 | Website https://www.knowles.com |
Full time employees 5500 | Website https://www.knowles.com | ||
Knowles Corporation offers capacitors, radio frequency (RF) and microwave filters, balanced armature speakers, and medtech microphones in Asia, the United States, Europe, rest of Americas, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Precision Devices (PD) and Medtech & Specialty Audio (MSA). The PD segment designs and delivers ceramic, film, electrolytic, and mica capacitor products for use in power supplies and medical implants; and RF filtering solutions for use in satellite communications and radar systems for defense applications. The MSA segment designs and manufactures balanced armature speakers and microphones for the hearing health, audio, and True Wireless Stereo markets. It serves the defense, medtech, electric vehicle, industrial, and communications markets through original equipment manufacturers, their contract manufacturers, suppliers, sales representatives, and distributors. Knowles Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.
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