(KTB) Kontoor Brands - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US50050N1037
KTB: Denim, Apparel, Footwear, Accessories
Kontoor Brands, Inc., a global lifestyle apparel company, specializes in designing, producing, and distributing denim, apparel, footwear, and accessories. The company primarily operates under the iconic Wrangler and Lee brands, which have deep-rooted histories dating back to the mid-20th century. Wrangler, known for its rugged denim and western-inspired designs, and Lee, recognized for its classic fits and innovative fabric technologies, collectively form the backbone of Kontoor’s product portfolio. The company also licenses the Rock & Republic brand, adding a premium edge to its offerings. Kontoor’s products are distributed across a diverse network, including mass merchants, specialty stores, department stores, company-operated retail locations, and e-commerce platforms.
Headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Kontoor Brands was established in 2018 as a spin-off from VF Corporation, a move that allowed the company to focus on its denim-centric portfolio. The company operates in key regions such as the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific, ensuring a strong global presence. Kontoor’s strategic segmentation into Wrangler and Lee allows for targeted brand management, enabling the company to cater to different consumer preferences and market demands. This dual-brand approach has been instrumental in maintaining its competitive position in the apparel industry.
From a technical standpoint, KTB has shown recent strength, with its last price of 61.47 exceeding the 20-day SMA of 58.89. However, it remains below the 50-day SMA of 64.69 and the 200-day SMA of 75.91, indicating potential resistance at higher levels. The Average True Range (ATR) of 3.23 suggests moderate volatility, which could provide trading opportunities. Fundamental analysis highlights a market cap of $3.17 billion, with a P/E ratio of 13.15 and a forward P/E of 13.35, signaling reasonable valuation. The price-to-book ratio of 7.75 and a price-to-sales ratio of 1.22 indicate premium valuation, though the return on equity of 61.44% underscores strong profitability.
Looking ahead, KTB is expected to experience moderate volatility over the next three months, with potential upside driven by its strong brand portfolio and improving margins. The stock may face resistance near the 50-day SMA of 64.69, while support is likely to hold around the 20-day SMA of 58.89. The ATR of 3.23 suggests that price movements could remain contained, offering a relatively stable trading environment. Fundamental strength, particularly the high return on equity, could support further upside, though investors should monitor the premium valuation metrics.
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KTB Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 3,455m |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
Industry | Apparel Manufacturing |
GiC Sub-Industry | Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods |
IPO / Inception | 2019-05-09 |
KTB Stock Ratings
Growth Rating | 63.0 |
Fundamental | 63.4 |
Dividend Rating | 84.8 |
Rel. Strength | -12 |
Analysts | 4/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 60.72 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 114.98 USD |
KTB Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 3.11% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 12.96% |
Annual Growth 5y | 16.04% |
Payout Consistency | 97.3% |
KTB Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -79.3% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 7.5% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 72.9% |
CAGR 5y | 30.75% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.60 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.05 |
Alpha | -10.93 |
Beta | 0.837 |
Volatility | 37.88% |
Current Volume | 688.1k |
Average Volume 20d | 590.4k |
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 60.15 with a total of 688,145 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.40%, over one month by -6.21%, over three months by -33.94% and over the past year by -0.30%.
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 63.35 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of KTB as of May 2025 is 60.72. This means that KTB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 0.95%.
Kontoor Brands has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefor, it is recommend to buy KTB.
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KTB Kontoor Brands will be worth about 67.1 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 60.15. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +11.62%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 72.4 | 20.4% |
Analysts Target Price | 94.4 | 57% |
ValueRay Target Price | 67.1 | 11.6% |