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ISIN
US49926D1090
CUSIP
49926D109
IPO Date
Feb 14, 2014

Highlights

Market Cap
$3.17B
Enterprise Value
$3.28B
EPS (TTM)
$0.79
PE Ratio
46.67
PEG Ratio
0.04
Total Revenue (TTM)
$461.00M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$261.30M
EBITDA (TTM)
$143.70M
Year Range
$17.34 - $42.93
Target Price
$30.00
ROA (TTM)
4.38%
ROE (TTM)
5.92%

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Knowles Corporation

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Performance

KN Performance Chart

Knowles Corporation (KN) is up 72.9% since the beginning of the year. At $37 per share, KN is trading 13.7% below its 52-week high of $43. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of KN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,896.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Knowles Corporation (KN) has returned 72.89% so far this year and 101.58% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KN has returned 9.41% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.41% annually.


Knowles Corporation

1D
-0.51%
1M
-6.86%
6M
60.18%
YTD
72.89%
1Y
101.58%
3Y*
27.44%
5Y*
13.65%
10Y*
9.41%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.42%
1M
1.94%
6M
8.74%
YTD
10.66%
1Y
21.02%
3Y*
19.50%
5Y*
11.63%
10Y*
13.41%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

KN Monthly Returns History

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 14, 2014, KN's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.5 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +22.2%, while the worst month was Oct 2014 at -26.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, KN closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 3, 2023 with a return of +18.7%, while the worst single day was Feb 5, 2020 at -19.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202613.11%12.09%-5.48%21.46%19.94%10.88%-10.68%72.89%
2025-5.02%-12.36%-8.38%3.55%4.26%7.37%15.27%5.12%9.18%1.29%-4.79%-4.67%7.53%
2024-8.93%0.18%-1.47%-1.68%10.68%-1.48%5.85%0.99%-2.28%-3.94%12.36%2.42%11.28%
202317.11%-11.70%0.12%-0.71%6.52%0.44%1.16%-12.26%-7.61%-12.29%22.17%12.85%9.07%
2022-9.16%2.69%-1.15%-13.98%3.78%-9.83%13.96%-23.29%-19.67%12.98%13.45%5.26%-29.68%
20214.67%7.78%0.63%-0.10%-1.72%-3.89%1.52%-0.20%-6.30%11.21%4.22%7.50%26.70%

Benchmark Metrics

Knowles Corporation has an annualized alpha of -6.12%, beta of 1.12, and R2 of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 14, 2014.

  • This stock participated in 146.01% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 95.96% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R2 of 0.26 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-6.12%
Beta
1.12
0.26
Upside Capture
95.96%
Downside Capture
146.01%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

KN ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.


KN Risk / Return Rank: 9494
Overall Rank
KN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9696
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KN Sortino Ratio Rank: 9393
Sortino Ratio Rank
KN Omega Ratio Rank: 9292
Omega Ratio Rank
KN Calmar Ratio Rank: 9595
Calmar Ratio Rank
KN Martin Ratio Rank: 9696
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Knowles Corporation (KN) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.


KNBenchmarkDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility

+1.03

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk

+0.94

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.42

1.30

+0.12

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

5.25

2.28

+2.97

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

16.63

9.88

+6.75

Dividends

Dividend History


Knowles Corporation doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Knowles Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Knowles Corporation was 70.24%, occurring on Feb 12, 2016. Recovery took 2571 trading sessions.

The current Knowles Corporation drawdown is 13.43%.


Related event

Drawdown

Fall

Recovery

Underwater

2016 bear market2016
-70.24%Feb 2016
1y 5mo10y 2mo
11y 8moAug 2014 - May 2026
2026 correction2026
-19.39%Jul 2026
14d
20d 20hJun 2026 - now
2014 correction2014
-15.13%Apr 2014
1mo 12d3mo 28d
5mo 10dMar 2014 - Aug 2014
2014 correction2014
-12.80%Feb 2014
4d28d
1mo 2dFeb 2014 - Mar 2014
2026 pullback2026
-6.96%May 2026
5d3d
8dMay 2026 - May 2026

Drawdown Indicators


KNBenchmarkDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-70.24%

-56.78%

-13.46%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-19.39%

-9.10%

-10.29%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

-38.00%

-18.90%

-19.10%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-49.55%

-25.43%

-24.12%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-49.55%

-33.92%

-15.63%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-13.43%

-0.45%

-12.98%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-44.75%

-10.71%

-34.04%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

6.11%

2.09%

+4.02%

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Knowles Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Knowles Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KN, comparing it with other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. Currently, KN has a P/E ratio of 46.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for KN compared to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. KN currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KN relative to other companies in the Communication Equipment industry. Currently, KN has a P/S ratio of 4.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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