On the stock market since 2010, it operates in the world of energy. It has 8 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 32% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The gap is $47.7M. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
The price is looking for direction — no strong breakout, no collapse.
Valuation: The stock trades at a price that looks expensive next to its earnings; that can cap future returns.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
angles, checked one by one.
The 2 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
The stock trades 45% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
The net profit margin is 27% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
Today’s price already includes part of tomorrow’s optimism. Report-card grade: 40/100.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 45/100.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 47/100.
On our five-subject report card, KGEI sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: KGEI is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.