Knightscope Inc (KSCP) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Knightscope Inc stock (KSCP) is currently trading at $5.20. Knightscope Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.30. Analyst consensus price target for KSCP is $15.00. WallStSmart rates KSCP as Sell.
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Smart Analysis
Knightscope Inc (KSCP) · 8 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in revenue growth. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Knightscope Inc (KSCP) Key Strengths (1)
Strong revenue growth at 23.50% annually
Supporting Valuation Data
Knightscope Inc (KSCP) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very low institutional interest at 10.08%
Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility
Premium valuation at 5.3x annual revenue
Fairly priced relative to book value
Supporting Valuation Data
Knightscope Inc (KSCP) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 24/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.1/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Revenue Growth. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 23.50%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (5.30), Price/Book (2.17) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -164.50%, Operating Margin at -303.70%, Profit Margin at -256.10%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -164.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 23.50% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
KSCP Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
KSCP's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.30x sits near its historical average of 5.51x (61th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 77% below its historical high of 23.18x set in Feb 2022, and 2550% above its historical low of 0.2x in Jul 2024. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~3.0x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
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Data-driven financial summary for Knightscope Inc (KSCP) · INDUSTRIALS › SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
The Big Picture
Knightscope Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 12M with 24% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -256.1% profit margin.
Key Findings
Spending 32% of revenue (4M) on R&D, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and future growth.
The company is unprofitable with a -256.1% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
Free cash flow is -9M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Knightscope Inc maintain 24%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.71, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Knightscope Inc.
Bottom Line
Knightscope Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (24% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Knightscope Inc(KSCP)
NASDAQ
INDUSTRIALS
SECURITY & PROTECTION SERVICES
USA
Knightscope, Inc. designs, develops, builds, deploys and supports physical security technologies in the United States. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.