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Key Tronic Corporation (KTCC)

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08/28/2025: KTCC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -16.79%
Avg. Invested days 48
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 29.38M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 9.25
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 1.07
52 Weeks Range 2.21 - 6.14
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 2.21 - 6.14
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.6

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -1.32%
Operating Margin (TTM) 1.08%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.53%
Return on Equity (TTM) -5.11%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 148374145
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06
Enterprise Value 148374145
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.31
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.82
Shares Outstanding 10761900
Shares Floating 10003374
Shares Outstanding 10761900
Shares Floating 10003374
Percent Insiders 6.85
Percent Institutions 42.79

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Key Tronic Corporation

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Key Tronic Corporation was founded in 1969. Initially focused on electronic components, it evolved to specialize in keyboard manufacturing. It has expanded its offerings to include full product assembly and services, catering to various industries.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS): Key Tronic provides a broad range of EMS, including product design, manufacturing, testing, and fulfillment services. It focuses on high-mix, low-to-medium volume production.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Craig A. Gates is the President and CEO. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with various departments for engineering, manufacturing, sales, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Keyboards: Key Tronic manufactures keyboards for various applications, including industrial, medical, and consumer electronics. While specific market share data is unavailable, they compete with companies like Cherry (CHRYY), Logitech (LOGI), and Corsair (CRSR). No direct revenue data available, as it is bundled within overall EMS revenue.
  • Full Product Assembly: Key Tronic offers complete product assembly services. Market share and revenue figures are difficult to isolate as this is part of the broader EMS market. Competitors include Jabil (JBL) and Flex (FLEX).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The EMS industry is driven by outsourcing trends, technological advancements, and global supply chain dynamics. Increasing complexity of electronic devices and the need for specialized manufacturing capabilities are key drivers.

Positioning

Key Tronic positions itself as a provider of high-mix, low-to-medium volume EMS, differentiating itself through its focus on specialized and complex products. They seek long-term relationships with OEM customers.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global EMS market is estimated to be several hundred billion USD. Key Tronic's TAM is focused on their niche in high-mix, low-to-medium volume production within specific industry verticals, which is a smaller, but still substantial portion of the overall EMS market.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Long-standing experience in keyboard manufacturing
  • Strong focus on customer relationships
  • Diversified EMS offerings
  • Vertically integrated production capabilities

Weaknesses

  • Relatively small size compared to larger EMS providers
  • Limited brand recognition outside of keyboard market
  • Dependence on key customers
  • Susceptibility to supply chain disruptions

Opportunities

  • Growth in industrial and medical electronics markets
  • Expansion of EMS services to new industries
  • Increased outsourcing by OEMs
  • Strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities

Threats

  • Intense competition from larger EMS providers
  • Economic downturns affecting customer demand
  • Technological obsolescence
  • Geopolitical risks impacting supply chains

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • JBL
  • FLEX
  • SANM

Competitive Landscape

Key Tronic faces intense competition from larger EMS providers like Jabil and Flex. Its competitive advantage lies in its focus on high-mix, low-to-medium volume production and specialized products.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical Growth should be populated using current year data and historic data which is not available at this time.

Future Projections: Future Projections should be populated using current year data and historic data which is not available at this time.

Recent Initiatives: Key Tronic has focused on expanding its EMS capabilities and investing in automation to improve efficiency.

Summary

Key Tronic is a niche player in the EMS market, with strengths in specialized manufacturing and customer relationships. Its smaller size compared to competitors presents a challenge. Growth opportunities lie in expanding into new markets and increasing automation. It needs to watch out for economic downturns and increasing competition.

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About Key Tronic Corporation

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Spokane Valley, WA, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
President, CEO & Director Mr. Brett R. Larsen CPA
Sector Technology
Industry Computer Hardware
Full time employees 4122
Full time employees 4122

Key Tronic Corporation provides contract manufacturing services to original equipment manufacturers in the United States and internationally. It offers integrated electronic and mechanical engineering, assembly, sourcing and procurement, logistics, and new product testing services. The company's services include product design, surface mount technologies and pin through hole capability for printed circuit board assembly, tool making, precision plastic molding, sheet metal fabrication and painting, liquid injection molding, complex assembly, prototype design, and full product assembly services. It markets its products and services primarily through field sales people and distributors. Key Tronic Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington.