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KEKimball Electronics, Inc.Sell5.7·$24.79-0.48%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Kimball Electronics trades at a deep value multiple with strong cash conversion and a recovering technical setup, but a below-floor quality score and a failed asymmetry gate keep the position sizing at avoid despite a string of earnings beats.

Thesis pillars

  • Strong Cash ConversionStable
  • Deep Value MultipleStable
  • Quality Below Floor RiskImproving
  • +2 more pillars — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Kimball Electronics, Inc. (KE) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5ValueGrowthModerate Confidence

Industrials · Electrical Equipment & Parts

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $24.79: Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.7/10 and A.R:R 2.1:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality; Below long-term trend.

As used herein, the terms "Company," "Kimball Electronics," "we," "us," or "our" refer to Kimball Electronics, Inc., the Registrant, and its subsidiaries. Reference to a year relates to a fiscal year, ended June 30 of the year indicated, rather than a calendar year unless the... Read more

$24.79+17.6% A.UpsideScore 5.7/10#7 of 24 Electrical Equipment & Parts
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield8.95%
Stop $23.03Target $29.11(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 2.1:1
Analyst target$34.25+38.2%4 analysts
$29.11our TP
$24.79price
$34.25mean
$37

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $24.79: Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.7/10 and A.R:R 2.1:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality; Below long-term trend. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 43. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/10 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 19d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on death cross (50MA < 200MA). Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-24

Recent Developments — Kimball Electronics, Inc.

Generated 2026-07-25T09:22:36Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 12, 202619d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)23.3
P/E (Fwd)17.9
Mkt Cap$599M
EV/EBITDA7.0
Profit Mgn1.8%
ROE4.6%
Rev Growth-5.8%
Beta1.22
DividendNone
Rating analysts11

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C0.17bullish
IV82%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Quality below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Gross Margin
0.0
Net Margin
0.9
Operating Margin
1.4
Roe
1.5
Roa
2.4
Moat
3.9
Current Ratio
7.3
Piotroski F
7.8
Fcf Quality
10.0
Excellent cash conversion: 206% FCF/NINo competitive moatStrong Piotroski F-Score: 7/9
GatesDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 4.6<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 4.6>=4.5A.R:R 2.1 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 19d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Aggressive
RSI
43 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $23.17Resistance $26.70

Price Targets

$23
$29
A.Upside+17.6%
A.R:R2.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0)
! Death cross — 50-day MA below 200-day MA

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-12 (19d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KE stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Engine safety override at $24.79: Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0) triggers a hard block regardless of the otherwise-positive setup — overall score 5.7/10 and A.R:R 2.1:1 is above the 1.5:1 BUY gate. Specifically: Below-average business quality; Below long-term trend. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 43. Prior stop was $23.03. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

What is the KE stock price target?

Take-profit target: $29.11 (+17.6% upside). Prior stop was $23.03. Stop-loss: $23.03.

What are the risks of investing in KE?

Quality below floor (3.9 < 4.0).

Is KE overvalued or undervalued?

Kimball Electronics, Inc. trades at a P/E of 23.3 (forward 17.9). TrendMatrix value score: 7.2/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about KE?

11 analysts cover KE with a consensus score of 4.2/5. Average price target: $34.

What does Kimball Electronics, Inc. do?As used herein, the terms "Company," "Kimball Electronics," "we," "us," or "our" refer to Kimball Electronics, Inc.,...

As used herein, the terms "Company," "Kimball Electronics," "we," "us," or "our" refer to Kimball Electronics, Inc., the Registrant, and its subsidiaries. Reference to a year relates to a fiscal year, ended June 30 of the year indicated, rather than a calendar year unless the context indicates otherwise. Additionally, references to the first, second, third, and fourth quarters refer to those respective quarters of the fiscal year indicated.

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