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Benchmark Electronics vs Kimball Electronics: BHE and KE compared
Benchmark Electronics is the larger company: $811M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $391M for Kimball Electronics (Q1 FY27). Benchmark Electronics is growing faster (+19% against +7% a year earlier). Benchmark Electronics is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.8% against 3.2%.
Where the money goes: BHE and KE
Benchmark Electronics (BHE) · Q3 2026
Benchmark Electronics, Q3 2026: revenue $811M (+19% year over year), operating margin 3.8%, net earnings $17.1M, operating cash flow $29.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Kimball Electronics (KE) · Q1 FY27
Kimball Electronics, Q1 FY27: revenue $391M (+7% year over year), operating margin 3.2%, net earnings $2.6M, operating cash flow −$19.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Benchmark Electronics (BHE) | Kimball Electronics (KE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $811M | $391M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +19% | +7% |
| Gross margin | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Operating margin | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Net earnings | $17.1M | $2.6M |
| Net margin | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $29.9M | −$19.3M |
| Free cash flow | $14.4M | — |
| Market value | $2.2B | $473M |
| P/E | 39.2× | 23.1× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $86.00 | $33.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
Kimball Electronics
- Automotive: $170M (44%)
- Medical: $116M (30%)
- Industrial: $105M (27%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Benchmark Electronics or Kimball Electronics?
Benchmark Electronics is the larger company: $811M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $391M for Kimball Electronics (Q1 FY27).
Is Benchmark Electronics or Kimball Electronics growing faster?
Benchmark Electronics is growing faster (+19% against +7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Benchmark Electronics or Kimball Electronics?
Benchmark Electronics is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.8% against 3.2%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.