(KTB) Kontoor Brands - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US50050N1037

Wrangler, Lee, Jeans, Footwear, Accessories

KTB EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of KTB over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -0.047683516483516, "2020-06": -0.58425111099401, "2020-09": 1.0545262135249, "2020-12": 0.73805488504271, "2021-03": 1.0944110556518, "2021-06": 0.3982242738729, "2021-09": 1.0696838838096, "2021-12": 0.74671791034623, "2022-03": 1.3972266408465, "2022-06": 1.0931741637425, "2022-09": 0.90332449160035, "2022-12": 0.91068718455511, "2023-03": 1.1643133122585, "2023-06": 0.64025613059846, "2023-09": 1.0452103378046, "2023-12": 1.2068898950546, "2024-03": 1.0487847864784, "2024-06": 0.91697959472864, "2024-09": 1.2585720911978, "2024-12": 1.1417303162253, "2025-03": 0.76494407677625, "2025-06": 1.3196784278696,

KTB Revenue

Revenue of KTB over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 504.498, 2020-06: 349.254, 2020-09: 583.222, 2020-12: 660.865, 2021-03: 651.762, 2021-06: 490.765, 2021-09: 652.298, 2021-12: 681.091, 2022-03: 679.743, 2022-06: 613.572, 2022-09: 606.521, 2022-12: 731.608, 2023-03: 667.123, 2023-06: 616.009, 2023-09: 654.54, 2023-12: 669.749, 2024-03: 631.149, 2024-06: 608.113, 2024-09: 670.194, 2024-12: 699.284, 2025-03: 622.901, 2025-06: 658.259,

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 4,258m
Sub-Industry Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
IPO / Inception 2019-05-09

KTB Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 34.8%
Fundamental 71.3%
Dividend Rating 87.6%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -8.10%
Analyst Rating 3.80 of 5

KTB Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.44%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.85%
Annual Growth 5y 16.04%
Payout Consistency 97.3%
Payout Ratio 40.3%

KTB Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 22%
Growth Correlation 12m -56.4%
Growth Correlation 5y 71.4%
CAGR 5y 32.90%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.65
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.04
Alpha -8.22
Beta 0.837
Volatility 38.50%
Current Volume 527.6k
Average Volume 20d 739.8k
Stop Loss 74.4 (-3%)
Signal -2.55

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0

Net Income (251.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 159.0m TTM)
FCFTA 0.11 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -11.94pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 24.80% (prev 25.31%; Δ -0.51pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.12 (>3.0%) and CFO 318.9m > Net Income 251.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (1.42b) to EBITDA (404.0m) ratio: 3.52 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 2.18 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (56.0m) change vs 12m ago -0.85% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 45.48% (prev 43.16%; Δ 2.32pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 122.4% (prev 159.0%; Δ -36.56pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 8.12 (EBITDA TTM 404.0m / Interest Expense TTM 44.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 3.08

(A) 0.24 = (Total Current Assets 1.22b - Total Current Liabilities 558.4m) / Total Assets 2.72b
(B) 0.09 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 249.5m / Total Assets 2.72b
(C) 0.17 = EBIT TTM 361.0m / Avg Total Assets 2.17b
(D) 0.07 = Book Value of Equity 159.9m / Total Liabilities 2.22b
Total Rating: 3.08 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 71.27

1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0
2. FCF Yield 5.39% = 2.69
3. FCF Margin 11.29% = 2.82
4. Debt/Equity 2.82 = -0.50
5. Debt/Ebitda 3.48 = -2.29
6. ROIC - WACC 15.31% = 12.50
7. RoE 59.76% = 2.50
8. Rev. Trend -1.66% = -0.08
9. Rev. CAGR 3.02% = 0.38
10. EPS Trend 31.18% = 0.78
11. EPS CAGR 14.78% = 1.48

What is the price of KTB shares?

As of August 30, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 76.73 with a total of 527,600 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.58%, over one month by +23.76%, over three months by +11.20% and over the past year by +8.15%.

Is Kontoor Brands a good stock to buy?

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 71.27 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 86.34 USD . This means that KTB is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +12.52% (Margin of Safety).

Is KTB a buy, sell or hold?

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

What are the forecasts/targets for the KTB price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 80.4 4.8%
Analysts Target Price 80.4 4.8%
ValueRay Target Price 95 23.8%

Last update: 2025-08-28 04:44

KTB Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 4.26b (4.26b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 107.5m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 17.1409
P/E Forward = 15.083
P/S = 1.6064
P/B = 8.5121
Beta = 1.123
Revenue TTM = 2.65b USD
EBIT TTM = 361.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 404.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.37b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 39.1m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 1.41b USD (Calculated: Short Term 39.1m + Long Term 1.37b)
Net Debt = 1.42b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 5.56b USD (4.26b + Debt 1.41b - CCE 107.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 8.12 (Ebit TTM 361.0m / Interest Expense TTM 44.4m)
FCF Yield = 5.39% (FCF TTM 299.3m / Enterprise Value 5.56b)
FCF Margin = 11.29% (FCF TTM 299.3m / Revenue TTM 2.65b)
Net Margin = 9.48% (Net Income TTM 251.3m / Revenue TTM 2.65b)
Gross Margin = 45.48% ((Revenue TTM 2.65b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.45b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 34.74 (Enterprise Value 5.56b / Book Value Of Equity 159.9m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.96% (Interest Expense 13.5m / Debt 1.41b)
Taxrate = 18.45% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 55.6m / 301.4m)
NOPAT = 294.4m (EBIT 361.0m * (1 - 18.45%))
Current Ratio = 2.18 (Total Current Assets 1.22b / Total Current Liabilities 558.4m)
Debt / Equity = 2.82 (Debt 1.41b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 498.3m)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.48 (Net Debt 1.42b / EBITDA 404.0m)
Debt / FCF = 4.70 (Debt 1.41b / FCF TTM 299.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 420.5m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 9.25% (Net Income 251.3m, Total Assets 2.72b )
RoE = 59.76% (Net Income TTM 251.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 420.5m)
RoCE = 20.20% (Ebit 361.0m / (Equity 420.5m + L.T.Debt 1.37b))
RoIC = 22.35% (NOPAT 294.4m / Invested Capital 1.32b)
WACC = 7.04% (E(4.26b)/V(5.66b) * Re(9.10%)) + (D(1.41b)/V(5.66b) * Rd(0.96%) * (1-Tc(0.18)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -90.0 | Cagr: -1.23%
Discount Rate = 9.10% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 72.61% ; FCFE base≈327.6m ; Y1≈293.8m ; Y5≈250.8m
Fair Price DCF = 67.90 (DCF Value 3.77b / Shares Outstanding 55.6m; 5y FCF grow -12.75% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -1.66 | Revenue CAGR: 3.02%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 3.47
EPS Correlation: 31.18 | EPS CAGR: 14.78%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -7.08

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