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Kimball Electronics vs CTS: KE and CTS compared
Kimball Electronics is the larger company: $391M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $150M for CTS (Q3 2026). Kimball Electronics is growing faster (+7% against +5% a year earlier). CTS is more profitable, with an operating margin of 17.1% against 3.2%.
Where the money goes: KE and CTS
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.
CTS (CTS) · Q3 2026
CTS, Q3 2026: revenue $150M (+5% year over year), operating margin 17.1%, net earnings $17.8M, operating cash flow $43.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Kimball Electronics (KE) | CTS (CTS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $391M | $150M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +7% | +5% |
| Gross margin | 7.9% | 42.2% |
| Operating margin | 3.2% | 17.1% |
| Net earnings | $2.6M | $17.8M |
| Net margin | 0.7% | 11.9% |
| Operating cash flow | −$19.3M | $43.5M |
| Free cash flow | — | $41.1M |
| Market value | $473M | — |
| P/E | 23.1× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $33.50 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Kimball Electronics
- Automotive: $170M (44%)
- Medical: $116M (30%)
- Industrial: $105M (27%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Kimball Electronics or CTS?
Kimball Electronics is the larger company: $391M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $150M for CTS (Q3 2026).
Is Kimball Electronics or CTS growing faster?
Kimball Electronics is growing faster (+7% against +5% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Kimball Electronics or CTS?
CTS is more profitable, with an operating margin of 17.1% against 3.2%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.