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Knowles Corporation (KN)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US49926D1090
CUSIP
49926D109
IPO Date
Feb 14, 2014

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
$0.43
PE Ratio
60.37
PEG Ratio
0.05
Total Revenue (TTM)
$431.00M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$249.00M
EBITDA (TTM)
$135.80M
Year Range
$12.19 - $28.74
Target Price
$27.00
ROA (TTM)
2.36%
ROE (TTM)
3.20%

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Knowles Corporation

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Knowles Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Knowles Corporation (KN) has returned 19.83% so far this year and 68.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KN has returned 6.95% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Knowles Corporation

1D
4.48%
1M
-5.48%
YTD
19.83%
6M
10.17%
1Y
68.95%
3Y*
14.74%
5Y*
3.68%
10Y*
6.95%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 14, 2014, KN's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% 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%19.83%
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 -6.96%, beta of 1.11, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 18, 2014.

  • This stock participated in 149.79% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 96.76% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.27 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
-6.96%
Beta
1.11
0.27
Upside Capture
96.76%
Downside Capture
149.79%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

KN ranks 88 for risk / return — in the top 88% 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: 8888
Overall Rank
KN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 8888
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KN Sortino Ratio Rank: 8787
Sortino Ratio Rank
KN Omega Ratio Rank: 8585
Omega Ratio Rank
KN Calmar Ratio Rank: 9090
Calmar Ratio Rank
KN Martin Ratio Rank: 9191
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 a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


KNBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.78

0.90

+0.88

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.58

1.39

+1.19

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.34

1.21

+0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.11

1.40

+2.71

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

11.44

6.61

+4.83

Explore KN risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

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. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Knowles Corporation drawdown is 23.43%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-70.24%Aug 27, 2014369Feb 12, 2016
-15.13%Mar 19, 201430Apr 30, 201482Aug 26, 2014112
-11.23%Mar 3, 20146Mar 10, 20146Mar 18, 201412
-1.22%Feb 18, 20141Feb 18, 20142Feb 20, 20143
-0.47%Feb 27, 20141Feb 27, 20141Feb 28, 20142

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.


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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 60.4. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

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 3.5. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

Income Statement



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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