Credit Enhanced Corts Trust For Aon Capital A GIC(KTN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 330 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+7.31%
LAST CLOSE
$25.55
09/16/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KTN

09/16/2026: KTN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Credit Enhanced Corts Trust For Aon Capital A GIC is a legacy structured finance vehicle that provides investors with exposure to debt-linked securities issued by Aon Capital. The security functions as a passive income instrument, passing through interest payments from the underlying obligations. Its primary strength lies in the stability provided by Aon's credit profile, while its main weaknesses include significant illiquidity and the lack of transparent operational reporting. The investment is best suited for income-focused investors who understand the risks associated with holding dated, illiquid structured products. Investors should closely monitor Aon Corporation’s financial health and any announcements regarding the maturity or potential redemption of the underlying debt securities.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThis is a passive income-oriented structured vehicle, not a growth-oriented company.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe security lacks the price movement or trading volume required for momentum strategies.
Value investorMixed fitInvestors may analyze the trust's market price relative to the underlying Aon security value, though liquidity constraints are high.
Dividend investorMixed fitIncome is derived from Aon interest payments, but the structure is dated and lacks the stability of direct preferred stocks.
Low-risk investorMixed fitCredit risk is tied to Aon, but the illiquid nature of the trust introduces significant marketability risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThin trading volume can lead to significant price swings on small transactions.
Valuation riskMediumPricing is dependent on the underlying Aon Capital credit and broader interest rate environment.
Competition riskLow / noneThe trust is a unique, closed vehicle and does not compete in an active product market.
Business qualityLowThe vehicle has no operational business or revenue-generating activities.
Dividend incomeMediumIncome depends entirely on the continued performance and payment status of Aon Capital securities.
Execution riskLow / noneThe trust's operations are passive and predefined by its governing documents.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 9.52%
Avg. Invested days 117
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

KTN receives a 2-star rating, supported by available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

KTN has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and soft ownership. Growth and ownership metrics are mixed: slightly negative earnings growth (+0.0%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%), slightly negative revenue growth (+0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

KTN's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 0.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

KTN's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at +0.0% year over year. By comparison, while earnings growth (+0.0%, slightly negative) and free-cash-flow growth (+0.0%, slightly negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 0.0% and approximately 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

KTN generates approximately $0 of gross profit, $0 of operating income, and $0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

Effective Tax Rate: 21.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

KTN has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size ETF
Market Capitalization 0 USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 0.35
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 0.35
Volume (30-day avg) 3.2K shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 24.07 - 25.62
Updated Date 09/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 24.07 - 25.62
Updated Date 09/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Structured Interest Pass-ThroughInterest payments received from Aon Capital A securities which are distributed to KTN holders.You are essentially holding a claim on interest payments made by Aon; there is no underlying 'business' growth.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) -
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding -
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding -
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions -

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Credit Enhanced Corts Trust For Aon Capital A GIC

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters -
IPO Launch date 2003-12-04
CEO -
Sector Financials
Industry Investment Banking & Investment Services
Full time employees -
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