Knowles Cor (KN)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
KN
Knowles Cor
$26.65
+1.33%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $2.07B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$206.37
+2.78%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $60.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TE Connectivity Ltd generates 2950% more annual revenue ($18.09B vs $593.20M). TEL leads profitability with a 11.4% profit margin vs 7.4%. KN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
KN
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
TEL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-63.9%
Fair Value
$16.47
Current Price
$26.65
$10.18 premium
Margin of Safety
+29.8%
Fair Value
$325.26
Current Price
$206.37
$118.89 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 44.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
7.4% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KN
The strongest argument for KN centers on Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : KN
The primary concerns for KN are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 41.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TEL
The primary concerns for TEL are P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KN profiles as a value stock while TEL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.50 — expect wider price swings.
TEL is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
TEL generates stronger free cash flow (607M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 61/100) and 21.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Knowles Cor
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
Knowles Corporation designs, manufactures and sells microacoustic, audio processing and precision device solutions for the mobile consumer electronics, communications, medical technology, defense, electric and industrial vehicle markets. The company is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois.
Visit Website →TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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