Key Tronic Corporation (KTCC) β€” RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$2.09 -3.24% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $2.07

Key Tronic Corporation (KTCC) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 24/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE E β€’ RED ALERT Cap $23.9M
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As of 2026-11-02, Key Tronic Corporation (NASDAQ: KTCC) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 24/100 at a spot price of $2.09 (-3.24% 1D, market cap $23.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, KTCC ranks #678 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Electrical Products), KTCC carries a Roarable E (24/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 6.2%, and ROIC of -5.9%. By comparison, ELTK (Eltek Ltd.) holds a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E 48.9x, ROIC 4.2%, cap $40.4M) and KULR (KULR Technology Group Inc.) posts a E grade (26/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -31.4%, cap $79.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ELTK leads on earnings multiple (48.9x) while RFIL leads on capital efficiency (4.6% ROIC).

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Per KTCC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-06-27, CIK 0000719733), Key Tronic Corporation generated $386.7M in revenue (-17.4% YoY), -$47.8M in net income, and -$1.9M in free cash flow against $325.3M in total assets and $90.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KTCC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±9.2%
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πŸ” WHY KTCC SCORES 24/100 (E) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (33% of score)

Altman Z-Score 1.74 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 4/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+5/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 6.2% Gross Margin

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
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Grade E$2.06+4.9% Next Q
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19
Grade E$2.16-1.9% Next Q
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21
Grade E$2.12-1.4% Next Q
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24
Grade E$2.09-10.9% Hist 90D Ξ±
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While KTCC currently carries a cautious 24/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($2.37) and Max Pain ($2.19) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $4.64.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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ALTMAN-Z SHIELDDISTRESS RISK (<1.8)
1.74>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)
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52-WEEK LASER RANGE2% OF RANGE
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1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: ERQD 5 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: ERQD 6 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: ERQD 13 / 40
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BEARISH (25)

-5.9% ROIC with 6.2% gross margin and -8.06% FCF yield.

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BEARISH (40)

Altman-Z 1.74 and Piotroski 4/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BEARISH (18)

6/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 5/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like KTCC
  • βœ“Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -17.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (KTCC)

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (KTCC vs. ELTK, KULR, RFIL, CETX)

Industry: Electrical Products (35 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Key Tronic Corporation (KTCC) ranks #678 by composite RQD confidence (24/100, grade E) and #602 by equity capitalization ($23.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ELTK leads on earnings valuation at 48.9x trailing P/E, while RFIL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 4.6% ROIC and 33.2% gross margin. RFIL currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 54/100 (D+) compared with KTCC at 24/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
KTCC ACTIVE
Key Tronic Corporation
E 24/100 β€” 6.2% -5.9% -3.24% $23.9M Benchmark Subject
ELTK
Eltek Ltd.
D- 35/100 48.9x 15.4% 4.2% +4.99% $40.4M /eltk-vs-ktcc β†’
KULR
KULR Technology Group Inc.
E 26/100 β€” 4.8% -31.4% -4.09% $79.1M /kulr-vs-ktcc β†’
RFIL
RF Industries Ltd.
D+ 54/100 β€” 33.2% 4.6% -3.27% $86.2M /rfil-vs-ktcc β†’
CETX
Cemtrex Inc.
E 34/100 β€” 42.2% 2.4% -30.34% $3.2M /cetx-vs-ktcc β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2026-06-27 β€’ CIK 0000719733

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-06-27), Key Tronic Corporation (KTCC) reported GAAP revenue of $386.7M (-17.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $467.9M , and -36.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$47.8M, operating cash flow of $4.4M, and free cash flow of -$1.9M (-113.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, KTCC closed FY2025 with $325.3M in total assets against $90.2M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.74, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-06-27 $386.7M -$47.8M $4.4M -$1.9M $325.3M $90.2M
FY2024 (FY) 2025-06-28 $467.9M -$8.3M $18.9M $14.8M $327.8M $106.0M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-07-01 $605.3M $5.2M -$11.3M -$11.3M β€” β€”

3. KTCC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is KTCC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Key Tronic Corporation (NASDAQ: KTCC) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 24/100 at a spot price of $2.09 (-3.24% 1D, market cap $23.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, KTCC ranks #678 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KTCC compare to ELTK and KULR in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Electrical Products), KTCC carries a Roarable E (24/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 6.2%, and ROIC of -5.9%. By comparison, ELTK (Eltek Ltd.) holds a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E 48.9x, ROIC 4.2%, cap $40.4M) and KULR (KULR Technology Group Inc.) posts a E grade (26/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -31.4%, cap $79.1M). Among the 5-stock peer group, ELTK leads on earnings multiple (48.9x) while RFIL leads on capital efficiency (4.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KTCC?

Per KTCC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-06-27, CIK 0000719733), Key Tronic Corporation generated $386.7M in revenue (-17.4% YoY), -$47.8M in net income, and -$1.9M in free cash flow against $325.3M in total assets and $90.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is KTCC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KTCC last traded at $2.09 (-3.24% on volume of 8,128 shares), positioning the stock -11.81% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.37) and -31.92% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.07). Across its 52-week range of $2.04 to $4.42, KTCC sits at the 2.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±9.2% ($1.90 to $2.28).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell KTCC stock right now?

Key Tronic Corporation (KTCC) currently earns a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell β€” SELL) with 24/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-6% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is KTCC's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

KTCC's 12-month base price target is $1.77 (range $1.38 to $4.64), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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KTCC β€” Key Tronic Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

The Roarable RQD rating assigns KTCC a score of 24 out of 100, grade E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid" (per the Roarable RQD rating). The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 5 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of -5.9% and an FCF yield of -8.06%. For a prospective investor, the core operating economics are currently not generating returns on capital or positive free cash flow, which limits the fundamental case for upside.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 3 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar measures institutional accumulation and options positioning. The low score indicates weak institutional support in the source data, which means less evidence of professional capital building a position.
  • Insider Conviction: 3 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The low score indicates the source data does not show meaningful insider conviction behind the stock.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 5 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 with a sector-sensitivity read. A market-equivalent beta means the stock's movement tracks broad market moves rather than offering a differentiated macro tailwind.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 8 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z is 1.74, the Piotroski F is 4/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.85. These readings point to elevated balance-sheet risk relative to the other pillars.

Taken together, the rating frames KTCC as a high-risk, low-conviction situation. The valuation tradeoff is that a $2.16 share price against a $23.9M market cap leaves little margin for error if the cash-generation and balance-sheet pillars do not improve. Any upside thesis would need to rest on a turnaround that the current source data does not yet evidence. This is an educational framing, not personalized advice.

Business

Key Tronic Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Technology sector and Electrical Products industry (per the company profile). The source data does not describe its specific products, customers, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification. Per the financials, the company reported FY 2025 revenue of $386.7M, down from $467.9M in FY 2024. Per the recent news feed, a Letter of Intent with TP-Link Systems Inc. relates to bringing router assembly to the United States, as reported by the news wire.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$386.7M$-14.7M$-47.8MN/A$-1.9M$0.8M$90.2M
FY 2024$467.9M$0.6M$-8.3MN/A$14.8M$4.2M$106.0M
FY 2023$605.3M$16.3M$5.2MN/A$-11.3MN/AN/A

Per the market data, gross margin is 6.2%, operating margin is -3.8%, and net margin is -12.4%. ROIC is -5.9%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 1.74 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9. Debt/Equity is 0.85 per the same rating, and reported debt of $90.2M in FY 2025 compares against cash of $0.8M, indicating a thin cash position relative to obligations.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • TP-Link router assembly (Risk Watch, RED): Per the news feed, TP-Link expects to assemble home routers in Mississippi as early as next year, pending U.S. approval. Flagged RED as a risk-watch item.
  • Letter of Intent with TP-Link Systems (Market Wire, YELLOW): Per the news feed, Key Tronic and TP-Link signed a Letter of Intent to bring router assembly to the United States.
  • Restructuring coverage (Market Wire, YELLOW): Per a TradingView item, the company is referenced in a "Restructuring Plays" watchlist piece.
  • Price action (Market Wire, YELLOW): Per a news item, KTCC edged lower to $2.12 with traders eyeing support near $2.01.
  • Analyst-blog mention (Market Wire, YELLOW): Per a Yahoo Finance item, KTCC is one of several names highlighted in a Zacks analyst blog.
  • General estimates coverage (Market Wire, YELLOW): Per a TradingView item, the wire carries a generic estimates report on KTCC.

The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports a sector of Technology and industry of Electrical Products with supply_chain "NONE," no butterfly links, and no proprietary signals.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, there are no upstream or downstream links, no sector-correlation edges, and no proprietary signals recorded. The source data therefore does not map upstream suppliers or downstream customers. The one identifiable dependency is the TP-Link router-assembly arrangement referenced in the news feed; an investor would watch whether U.S. approval proceeds on the expected timeline, since the news item conditions the assembly start on that approval. Second-order bottlenecks, including regulatory timing and the capacity to ramp assembly, are not resolved in the source data.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's P/E, EPS, and EV/EBITDA values, given that the source data does not provide them?
  • What specific products and customers generate the FY 2025 revenue decline from $467.9M to $386.7M?
  • What is the status of U.S. approval for the TP-Link router-assembly arrangement, and what is the expected revenue contribution?
  • What is the maturity and terms of the $90.2M debt, and how will it be serviced given $0.8M in cash?
  • What drove the FY 2025 net loss of $-47.8M, and is any restructuring charge included?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is KTCC (E β€’ RQD 24/100) a Buy at $2.16?

Welcome to the KTCC (Key Tronic Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 24/100 (Roarable Strong Sell β€” Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Electrical Products. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $1.75 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $2.16

Pump the brakes on KTCC β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on KTCC, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 6.2% gross margins. Unless Key Tronic Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

AL AlphaFlow_Cap Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $2.53 (+17.1%)
Spot @ $2.16

KTCC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on KTCC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Electrical Products and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $2.16 (52-wk range $2.04 - $4.42), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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