KIRBY CORP (KEX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KEX - US4972661064 - Common Stock
111.8 USD
+0.86 (+0.78%)
Overall KEX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KEX against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. KEX has an average financial health and profitability rating. KEX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KEX was profitable.
KEX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years KEX reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years KEX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KEX has a better Return On Assets (5.04%) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.09%, KEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KEX (6.74%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
KEX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.97%. This is below the industry average of 7.02%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.74%) for KEX is above the 3 year average (4.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.04% | ||
| ROE | 9.09% | ||
| ROIC | 6.74% |
ROA(3y)3.67%
ROA(5y)0.36%
ROE(3y)6.52%
ROE(5y)0.44%
ROIC(3y)4.97%
ROIC(5y)3.63%
1.3 Margins
KEX has a Profit Margin of 9.22%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KEX outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
KEX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KEX has a Operating Margin of 14.13%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KEX outperforms 45.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KEX has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 33.64%, KEX is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KEX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.22% | ||
| GM | 33.64% |
OM growth 3Y59.45%
OM growth 5Y10.82%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.9%
GM growth 3Y7.28%
GM growth 5Y2.75%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KEX is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KEX has less shares outstanding
KEX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KEX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KEX has an Altman-Z score of 2.98. This is not the best score and indicates that KEX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.98, KEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KEX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.12. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as KEX would need 2.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KEX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.12) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
KEX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.31, KEX is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC8.15%
2.3 Liquidity
KEX has a Current Ratio of 1.70. This is a normal value and indicates that KEX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KEX's Current ratio of 1.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KEX outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
KEX has a Quick Ratio of 1.08. This is a normal value and indicates that KEX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KEX's Quick ratio of 1.08 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KEX is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KEX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.01%, which is quite good.
KEX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.41% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KEX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.59% in the last year.
KEX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.01%
EPS 3Y104.33%
EPS 5Y13.41%
EPS Q2Q%6.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.59%
Revenue growth 3Y13.28%
Revenue growth 5Y2.85%
Sales Q2Q%4.81%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KEX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.29% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.34% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.36%
EPS Next 2Y14.16%
EPS Next 3Y12.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3%
Revenue Next 2Y3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y5.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.82, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KEX.
KEX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
KEX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.39.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.71, KEX is valued correctly.
KEX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. KEX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KEX is valued a bit more expensive than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KEX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KEX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of KEX may justify a higher PE ratio.
KEX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.29% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)1.4
EPS Next 2Y14.16%
EPS Next 3Y12.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KEX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:KEX (12/22/2025, 9:50:33 AM)
111.8
+0.86 (+0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners104.02%
Inst Owner Change-4.14%
Ins Owners0.75%
Ins Owner Change-0.34%
Market Cap6.06B
Revenue(TTM)3.31B
Net Income(TTM)305.53M
Analysts90
Price Target129.25 (15.61%)
Short Float %3.3%
Short Ratio2.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.03%
Max EPS beat(2)0.77%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.86%
Max EPS beat(4)2.61%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.23%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.82%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.42%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.71%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.93%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.3%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.12%
PT rev (1m)11.01%
PT rev (3m)3.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.71 | ||
| P/S | 1.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.49 | ||
| P/B | 1.8 | ||
| P/tB | 2.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.65 |
EPS(TTM)5.94
EY5.31%
EPS(NY)7.12
Fwd EY6.37%
FCF(TTM)9.12
FCFY8.16%
OCF(TTM)14.92
OCFY13.35%
SpS61.15
BVpS62.01
TBVpS53.35
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)1.4
Graham Number91.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.04% | ||
| ROE | 9.09% | ||
| ROCE | 8.7% | ||
| ROIC | 6.74% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.46% | ||
| OM | 14.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.22% | ||
| GM | 33.64% | ||
| FCFM | 14.92% |
ROA(3y)3.67%
ROA(5y)0.36%
ROE(3y)6.52%
ROE(5y)0.44%
ROIC(3y)4.97%
ROIC(5y)3.63%
ROICexc(3y)5.03%
ROICexc(5y)3.67%
ROICexgc(3y)5.57%
ROICexgc(5y)4.08%
ROCE(3y)6.42%
ROCE(5y)4.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y77.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y12.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y77.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.13%
OM growth 3Y59.45%
OM growth 5Y10.82%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.9%
GM growth 3Y7.28%
GM growth 5Y2.75%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 121.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.48% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.35 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 111.21% | ||
| Profit Quality | 161.86% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
F-Score6
WACC8.15%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)139.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)106.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.17%
Profit Quality(3y)101.95%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.01%
EPS 3Y104.33%
EPS 5Y13.41%
EPS Q2Q%6.45%
EPS Next Y16.36%
EPS Next 2Y14.16%
EPS Next 3Y12.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.59%
Revenue growth 3Y13.28%
Revenue growth 5Y2.85%
Sales Q2Q%4.81%
Revenue Next Year3%
Revenue Next 2Y3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y5.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.65%
EBIT growth 3Y80.63%
EBIT growth 5Y13.97%
EBIT Next Year67.49%
EBIT Next 3Y22.38%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y281%
FCF growth 3Y22.78%
FCF growth 5Y9.44%
OCF growth 1Y76.91%
OCF growth 3Y32.99%
OCF growth 5Y8.13%
KIRBY CORP / KEX FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KIRBY CORP (KEX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KEX.
What is the valuation status for KEX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KIRBY CORP (KEX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KIRBY CORP?
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KIRBY CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KIRBY CORP (KEX) is expected to grow by 16.36% in the next year.