KN vs Q
KN: Knowles is a global leader in high-performance micro-acoustic components and precision devices essential for mobile devices, hearables, and industrial applications. Q: A post-separation electronics company focused on executing a multi-year transformation plan to optimize operations and drive productivity.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | KN | Q | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-08-04 close | $40.40 | $141.67 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-08-05 | $3.5B | $29.7B | |
| P/E as of 2026-08-05 | 47.42 | 64.19 | KN lower |
| PEG as of 2026-08-05 | 0.27 | 2.36 | KN lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-08-05 | +10.6% | +12.2% | Q higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-08-05 | +45.2% | +46.1% | Q higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-08-05 | +14.5% | +21.1% | Q higher |
| ROE as of 2026-08-05 | +8.7% | +5.9% | KN higher |
| ROA as of 2026-08-05 | +6.3% | +3.4% | KN higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-08-05 | 0.16 | 0.56 | KN lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-08-05 | +12.8% | +17.6% | Q higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +7.4% | +8.5% | Q higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-08-05 | n/a | +0.2% | |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | n/a | 1 | |
| Beta as of 2026-08-05 | 1.63 | 1.55 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-08-04 close | +102.1% | n/a |
Fundamentals: market data, as of 2026-08-05. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-08-04.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.