(KTB) Kontoor Brands - Ratings and Ratios
Wrangler, Lee, Jeans, Footwear, Accessories
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Description: KTB Kontoor Brands
Kontoor Brands Inc (NYSE:KTB) is a lifestyle apparel company that designs, produces, and distributes denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories under renowned brands such as Wrangler, Lee, and Rock & Republic. The companys diversified product portfolio and global presence across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific regions provide a strong foundation for growth.
From a financial perspective, Kontoor Brands has a market capitalization of approximately $3.1 billion, indicating a mid-cap status. The companys price-to-earnings ratio is around 13.68, suggesting a relatively reasonable valuation compared to its earnings. Additionally, the forward P/E ratio is 11.25, implying expected earnings growth. The return on equity (RoE) is a notable 59.11%, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
To further analyze Kontoor Brands performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating margin can be examined. The companys revenue growth has been driven by its strong brand portfolio and expanding global presence. Gross margin is a critical KPI, as it indicates the companys ability to maintain pricing power and manage production costs. Operating margin is also essential, as it reflects the companys ability to control operating expenses and maintain profitability.
Some other relevant KPIs for Kontoor Brands include its debt-to-equity ratio, which can indicate the companys level of indebtedness and financial flexibility. The companys dividend yield and payout ratio can also be examined to assess its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Furthermore, Kontoor Brands inventory turnover and accounts receivable turnover can provide insights into its supply chain management and working capital efficiency.
KTB Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 3,154m |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Industry | Apparel Manufacturing |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods |
| IPO / Inception | 2019-05-09 |
KTB Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 49.0 |
| Fundamental | 74.9% |
| Dividend Rating | 82.5 |
| Rel. Strength | -15.0 |
| Analysts | 3.80 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 69.97 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | 71.66 USD |
KTB Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.97% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 11.25% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 16.04% |
| Payout Consistency | 97.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 52.2% |
KTB Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -63.6% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -55.4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 71.5% |
| CAGR 5y | 30.29% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.59 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.02 |
| Alpha | -15.43 |
| Beta | 0.837 |
| Volatility | 39.21% |
| Current Volume | 1008.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 769.7k |
| Stop Loss | 67.3 (-4.3%) |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 7.0
| Net Income (229.2m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 156.0m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.22 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.75pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 26.79% (prev 25.96%; Δ 0.83pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.18 (>3.0%) and CFO 297.2m > Net Income 229.2m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (434.8m) to EBITDA (295.8m) ratio: 1.47 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.78 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (56.1m) change vs 12m ago -1.20% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 45.00% (prev 42.28%; Δ 2.71pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 155.9% (prev 154.8%; Δ 1.08pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 6.35 (EBITDA TTM 295.8m / Interest Expense TTM 41.3m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 4.27
| (A) 0.42 = (Total Current Assets 1.09b - Total Current Liabilities 391.1m) / Total Assets 1.68b |
| (B) 0.13 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 209.6m / Total Assets 1.68b |
| (C) 0.16 = EBIT TTM 262.6m / Avg Total Assets 1.67b |
| (D) 0.08 = Book Value of Equity 95.0m / Total Liabilities 1.25b |
| Total Rating: 4.27 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 74.87
| 1. Piotroski 7.0pt = 2.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 10.37% = 5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin 14.18% = 3.54 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.77 = 1.10 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.56 = -1.06 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 11.40% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 59.11% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 9.75% = 0.49 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 0.50% = 0.06 |
| 10. EPS Trend 5.54% = 0.14 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -11.22% = -1.40 |
As of August 13, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 70.34 with a total of 1,008,694 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +23.12%, over one month by +5.74%, over three months by -2.45% and over the past year by +3.68%.
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) is currently (August 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 74.87 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KTB is around 69.97 USD . This means that KTB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -0.53%.
Kontoor Brands has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.80. Therefor, it is recommend to hold KTB.
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, KTB Kontoor Brands will be worth about 77.3 in August 2026. The stock is currently trading at 70.34. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +9.87%.
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 78.7 | 11.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 77.6 | 10.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 77.3 | 9.9% |
KTB Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 356.7m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 13.9484
P/E Forward = 11.0742
P/S = 1.2135
P/B = 7.14
Beta = 1.123
Revenue TTM = 2.60b USD
EBIT TTM = 262.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = 295.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 735.6m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 21.6m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 757.2m USD (Calculated: Short Term 21.6m + Long Term 735.6m)
Net Debt = 434.8m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 3.55b USD (3.15b + Debt 757.2m - CCE 356.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 6.35 (Ebit TTM 262.6m / Interest Expense TTM 41.3m)
FCF Yield = 10.37% (FCF TTM 368.7m / Enterprise Value 3.55b)
FCF Margin = 14.18% (FCF TTM 368.7m / Revenue TTM 2.60b)
Net Margin = 8.81% (Net Income TTM 229.2m / Revenue TTM 2.60b)
Gross Margin = 45.00% ((Revenue TTM 2.60b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.43b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 37.42 (Enterprise Value 3.55b / Book Value Of Equity 95.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.30% (Interest Expense 9.81m / Debt 757.2m)
Taxrate = 18.45% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 55.6m / 301.4m)
NOPAT = 214.2m (EBIT 262.6m * (1 - 18.45%))
Current Ratio = 2.78 (Total Current Assets 1.09b / Total Current Liabilities 391.1m)
Debt / Equity = 1.77 (Debt 757.2m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 426.7m)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.56 (Net Debt 434.8m / EBITDA 295.8m)
Debt / FCF = 2.05 (Debt 757.2m / FCF TTM 368.7m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 387.7m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 13.68% (Net Income 229.2m, Total Assets 1.68b )
RoE = 59.11% (Net Income TTM 229.2m / Total Stockholder Equity 387.7m)
RoCE = 23.38% (Ebit 262.6m / (Equity 387.7m + L.T.Debt 735.6m))
RoIC = 18.95% (NOPAT 214.2m / Invested Capital 1.13b)
WACC = 7.54% (E(3.15b)/V(3.91b) * Re(9.10%)) + (D(757.2m)/V(3.91b) * Rd(1.30%) * (1-Tc(0.18)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -80.0 | Cagr: -0.95%
Discount Rate = 9.10% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 71.69% ; FCFE base≈379.0m ; Y1≈330.4m ; Y5≈265.8m
Fair Price DCF = 71.66 (DCF Value 3.98b / Shares Outstanding 55.6m; 5y FCF grow -15.67% → 2.90% )
Revenue Correlation: 9.75 | Revenue CAGR: 0.50%
Revenue Growth Correlation: 4.00%
EPS Correlation: 5.54 | EPS CAGR: -11.22%
EPS Growth Correlation: 1.17%
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