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(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 Growth (3Y CAGR): -54.25%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): -18.0%

KTB Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 3.02%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): -1.7%

Description: KTB Kontoor Brands August 03, 2025

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	4,719m
Sub-Industry	Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods
IPO / Inception	2019-05-09

KTB Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	46.3%
Fundamental	67.0%
Dividend Rating	77.8%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	-4.56%
Analyst Rating	3.80 of 5

KTB Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	2.45%
Yield on Cost 5y	7.77%
Annual Growth 5y	20.44%
Payout Consistency	97.3%
Payout Ratio	40.3%

KTB Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	87.7%
Growth Correlation 12m	-34.1%
Growth Correlation 5y	71.1%
CAGR 5y	37.15%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio)	0.83
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio)	3.15
Sharpe Ratio 12m	0.04
Alpha	-8.10
Beta	1.163
Volatility	40.77%
Current Volume	377.4k
Average Volume 20d	484.3k
Stop Loss	81.7 (-3.8%)
Signal	-0.16

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

(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) 67.04

1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0

2. FCF Yield 4.87% = 2.44

3. FCF Margin 11.29% = 2.82

4. Debt/Equity 3.07 = -0.87

5. Debt/Ebitda 3.52 = -2.32

6. ROIC - WACC (= 12.70)% = 12.50

7. RoE 59.76% = 2.50

8. Rev. Trend -1.66% = -0.12

9. EPS Trend -17.98% = -0.90

What is the price of KTB shares?

As of October 27, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 84.91 with a total of 377,400 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.44%, over one month by +5.45%, over three months by +37.85% and over the past year by +12.64%.

Is Kontoor Brands a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Kontoor Brands (NYSE:KTB) is currently (October 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 67.04 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 94.26 USD . This means that KTB is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +11.01% (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	89.8	5.7%
Analysts Target Price	89.8	5.7%
ValueRay Target Price	104.6	23.2%

KTB Fundamental Data Overview October 27, 2025

Market Cap USD = 4.72b (4.72b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 18.9955
P/E Forward = 14.4928
P/S = 1.7803
P/B = 9.2091
Beta = 1.163
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 = 1.53b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 1.42b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 6.14b USD (4.72b + Debt 1.53b - CCE 107.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 8.12 (Ebit TTM 361.0m / Interest Expense TTM 44.4m)
FCF Yield = 4.87% (FCF TTM 299.3m / Enterprise Value 6.14b)
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)
Gross Margin QoQ = 46.31% (prev 47.46%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.26 (Enterprise Value 6.14b / Total Assets 2.72b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.88% (Interest Expense 13.5m / Debt 1.53b)
Taxrate = 24.67% (24.1m / 97.7m)
NOPAT = 272.0m (EBIT 361.0m * (1 - 24.67%))
Current Ratio = 2.18 (Total Current Assets 1.22b / Total Current Liabilities 558.4m)
Debt / Equity = 3.07 (Debt 1.53b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 498.3m)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.52 (Net Debt 1.42b / EBITDA 404.0m)
Debt / FCF = 4.75 (Net Debt 1.42b / FCF TTM 299.3m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 420.5m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
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 / Capital Employed (Equity 420.5m + L.T.Debt 1.37b))
RoIC = 20.64% (NOPAT 272.0m / Invested Capital 1.32b)
WACC = 7.94% (E(4.72b)/V(6.25b) * Re(10.30%) + D(1.53b)/V(6.25b) * Rd(0.88%) * (1-Tc(0.25)))
Discount Rate = 10.30% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -0.89%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 68.36% ; FCFE base≈327.6m ; Y1≈293.8m ; Y5≈250.8m
Fair Price DCF = 57.06 (DCF Value 3.17b / Shares Outstanding 55.6m; 5y FCF grow -12.75% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -17.98 | EPS CAGR: -54.25% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -1.66 | Revenue CAGR: 3.02% | SUE: 1.02 | # QB: 1

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