B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$32.31
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-17 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
KE
Kimball ElectronicsCNasdaq / Technology Hardware & Equipment
Last Price
Quote time unavailable
Current thesis
Medical growth, Helvoet integration, and stronger cash generation could support a rerating as KE shifts toward higher-value medical CDMO work. [#SEC-8K-2026-08-12]
Posture
Mixed
Lead driver
Sentiment
What changed
Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta -0.2.
What can break
Helvoet integration, foreign-exchange exposure, and higher strategic inventory could weigh on cash conversion.
Momentum
37
Value
65
Sentiment
62
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $28.32 · Bull $32.31 · Bear $22.76Analysis 2026-08-17; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-08-17 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-09-09 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-08-17 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesisAs of 2026-09-09
Investment thesis
As of 2026-09-09
Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-09-09. Definitions
Supporting evidence
What
Grade C · Mixed
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $34.25
Why
Momentum37 · Δ7d +6.0
Value65 · Δ7d 0.0
Sentiment62 · Δ7d -0.2
So what
Balanced signals (Net Neutral). Wait for confirmation before sizing up.
Confirming evidence
- • Sentiment remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta -0.2.
Contradictions & invalidation
- • Helvoet integration, foreign-exchange exposure, and higher strategic inventory could weigh on cash conversion.
- • Indianapolis facility ramp costs may pressure margins before production scales.
- • Automotive and industrial demand remained weak, while the Indianapolis ramp, supply-chain inventory needs, and acquisition execution could constrain margins and cash flow.
Catalyst clock
2026-08-12
FY2027 growth guidance and Helvoet contribution
Lead driver: Sentiment · See AI snapshot
Momentum
37
9% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+6.0
Δ21d
+6.6
Value
65
28% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
0.0
Δ21d
-4.2
Sentiment
62
62% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
-0.2
Δ21d
-1.3
Why this grade
Composite grade C. Momentum 36.5 / Value 64.6 / Sentiment 62.4
Scenario snapshot
Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-08-17. Scenario method
Most likely
B
Base case
50%
Probability
Target price
$28.32
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-17 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
25%
Probability
Target price
$22.76
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-08-17 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)As of 2026-08-17
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-08-17
Market Cap
$645.71M
Beta
1.19
Shares Out
24.05M
P/E (TTM)
29.7
P/S (TTM)
0.47
P/FCF (TTM)
5.99
Rev YoY
-2.3%
EPS YoY
+33.4%
Gross Margin
+7.9%
Op Margin
+3.6%
Net Debt
$42.33M
Current Ratio
2.09
As of 2026-09-09 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data