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Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Kontoor Brands Inc stock (KTB) is currently trading at $69.51. Kontoor Brands Inc PE ratio is 17.57. Kontoor Brands Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.25. Analyst consensus price target for KTB is $92.67. WallStSmart rates KTB as Hold.

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KTB

Kontoor Brands Inc

NYSECONSUMER CYCLICAL
$69.51
$1.66 (-2.33%)
52W$48.60
$85.77
Target$92.67+33.3%

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KTB Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB)

Margin of Safety
+45.1%
Strong Buy Zone
KTB Fair Value
$122.80
Graham Formula
Current Price
$69.51
$53.29 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $122.80
Overvalued
Price $69.51
Graham IV $122.80
Analyst $92.67

KTB trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $122.80, offering a 45% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

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 return on equity, price/sales, revenue growth. Concerns around price/book. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Return on EquityProfitability
47.10%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $47 in profit

Revenue GrowthGrowth
45.60%10/10

Revenue surging 45.60% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
99.15%10/10

99.15% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Price/SalesValuation
1.258/10

Paying $1.25 for every $1 of annual revenue

Market CapQuality
$3.96B7/10

Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
10.68
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
1.255
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.55
Undervalued
KTB Target Price
$92.67
41% Upside

Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 4.5/10
Price/BookValuation
6.552/10

Very expensive at 6.5x book value

Profit MarginProfitability
7.22%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Operating MarginProfitability
17.00%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

EPS GrowthGrowth
14.70%6/10

Solid earnings growth at 14.70%

Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 61/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 4.5/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.25) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 47.10%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 45.60%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (6.55) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at 14.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 17.00%, Profit Margin at 7.22%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 47.10% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 45.60% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Revenue Growth) and negatives (Price/Book, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

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.

KTB Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

KTB's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.25x sits near its historical average of 1.13x (55th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 36% below its historical high of 1.96x set in Jan 2025, and 292% above its historical low of 0.32x in May 2020.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) · CONSUMER CYCLICALAPPAREL MANUFACTURING

The Big Picture

Kontoor Brands Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 3.2B with 46% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.2%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 46% YoY, reaching 3.2B. This pace significantly outperforms most APPAREL MANUFACTURING peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 47.1% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Kontoor Brands Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Kontoor Brands Inc maintain 46%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor APPAREL MANUFACTURING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Kontoor Brands Inc.

Bottom Line

Kontoor Brands Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 46% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 7.2% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.

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(18 last 3 months)

Total Buys
10
Total Sells
8

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 1:30:23 PM

About Kontoor Brands Inc(KTB)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER CYCLICAL

Industry

APPAREL MANUFACTURING

Country

USA

Kontoor Brands, Inc., a lifestyle apparel company, designs, manufactures, acquires, markets and distributes apparel under the Wrangler and Lee brands in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.