Knowles [KN] vs Universal Display [OLED] Detailed Stock Comparison

Knowles

NYSE
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Universal Display

NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Knowles wins in 6 metrics, Universal Display wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Universal Display appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

MetricKnowlesUniversal DisplayBetter
P/E Ratio (TTM)80.1728.03Universal Display
Price-to-Book Ratio2.773.99Knowles
Debt-to-Equity Ratio28.271.27Universal Display
PEG Ratio-0.780.99Knowles
EV/EBITDA22.6620.95Universal Display
Profit Margin (TTM)4.40%36.95%Universal Display
Operating Margin (TTM)12.34%39.90%Universal Display
EBITDA Margin (TTM)12.34%39.90%Universal Display
Return on Equity3.60%15.09%Universal Display
Return on Assets (TTM)3.48%8.69%Universal Display
Free Cash Flow (TTM)$116.50M$211.10MUniversal Display
Dividend YieldN/A1.50%N/A
1-Year Return35.95%-32.09%Knowles
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)3.6710.32Knowles
Enterprise Value$2.17B$6.33BUniversal Display
EV/Revenue Ratio3.869.56Knowles
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)41.54%77.18%Universal Display
Revenue per Share (TTM)$6$14Universal Display
Earnings per Share (Diluted)$0.30$5.13Universal Display
Beta (Stock Volatility)1.531.55Knowles
Performance
News Sentiment
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends

Knowles vs Universal Display Stock Performance Analysis

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Knowles
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Knowles Stock Overview | Universal Display Stock Overview

Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Knowles0.04%3.04%14.63%31.93%78.54%20.19%
Universal Display-2.41%-3.83%3.37%-10.20%22.35%-3.91%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Knowles35.95%91.18%51.26%13.28%-16.17%-16.17%
Universal Display-32.09%44.52%-28.89%260.98%461.64%1,251.32%

News Based Sentiment: Knowles vs Universal Display

Knowles

News based Sentiment: MIXED

Knowles delivered a strong Q2 2025, exceeding revenue and earnings forecasts and reaching a 52-week high. However, conflicting technical indicators suggest potential short-term volatility, creating a mixed investment picture. The increased institutional investment provides a positive counterbalance.

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Universal Display

News based Sentiment: POSITIVE

October proved to be a positive month for Universal Display, marked by a breakout above its 200-day moving average, continued institutional investment, and upward revisions to both short-term and full-year financial guidance. These factors collectively suggest strengthening investor confidence and a positive trajectory for the company.

View Universal Display News Sentiment Analysis

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Knowles vs Universal Display

MetricKNOLED
Market Information
Market Cap i$2.07B$7.08B
Market Cap CategoryMid capMid cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i620,370611,870
90 Day Avg. Volume i625,373742,250
Last Close$24.05$143.78
52 Week Range$12.19 - $24.48$103.70 - $214.57
% from 52W High-1.76%-32.99%
All-Time High$33.82 (Aug 25, 2014)$262.77 (Jan 18, 2021)
% from All-Time High-28.89%-45.28%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.08%0.08%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.08%0.29%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.04%0.37%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.12%0.40%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.04%0.15%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i28.271.27
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$8.69$36.07
Cash per Share (MRQ)$1.20$11.05
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$125.60M$197.07M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$147.45M$103.10M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/A1.50%
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/A$2.15

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Knowles vs Universal Display

MetricKNOLED
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i80.1728.03
Forward P/E i20.2126.87
PEG Ratio i-0.780.99
Price to Sales (TTM) i3.6710.32
Price to Book (MRQ) i2.773.99
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$2.07B$7.08B
Enterprise Value i$2.17B$6.33B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i3.869.56
Enterprise to EBITDA i22.6620.95
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i1.531.55
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$8.69$36.07

Financial Statements Comparison: Knowles vs Universal Display

Financial Metrics

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EBITDA

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Operating Margin

Free Cash Flow

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Current Ratio

Operating Cash Flow

Income Statement (MRQ)

Metric (MRQ)KNOLED
Revenue/Sales i$132.20M$166.28M
Cost of Goods Sold i$78.90M$38.13M
Gross Profit i$53.30M$128.14M
Research & Development i$9.70M$34.90M
Operating Income (EBIT) i$6.40M$69.66M
EBITDA i$14.90M$80.76M
Pre-Tax Income i$800,000$80.12M
Income Tax i$1.20M$15.67M
Net Income (Profit) i$-2.00M$64.44M

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)

Metric (MRQ)KNOLED
Cash & Equivalents i$101.90M$157.47M
Total Current Assets i$337.90M$1.02B
Total Current Liabilities i$167.60M$113.10M
Long-Term Debt i$136.30M$18.79M
Total Shareholders Equity i$755.80M$1.66B
Retained Earnings i$-615.60M$977.56M
Property, Plant & Equipment i$19.80M$19.82M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)

Metric (MRQ)KNOLED
Operating Cash Flow i$35.00M$45.02M
Capital Expenditures iN/A$-13.06M
Free Cash Flow i$31.30M$17.50M
Debt Repayment i$-100,000N/A
Common Stock Repurchase i$-30.00MN/A

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricKNOLED
Shares Short i3.93M2.15M
Short Ratio i7.443.75
Short % of Float i0.07%0.06%
Average Daily Volume (10 Day) i620,370611,870
Average Daily Volume (90 Day) i625,373742,250
Shares Outstanding i87.36M47.47M
Float Shares i84.24M43.77M
% Held by Insiders i0.02%0.08%
% Held by Institutions i1.04%0.87%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Knowles vs Universal Display

MetricKNOLED
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/A$2.15
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/A1.50%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend iN/A$1.65
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield iN/A0.25%
3-Year Total Dividends iN/A$4.95
Ex-Dividend DateN/ASep 16, 2025