KIRBY CORP (KEX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KEX • US4972661064
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This KEX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KEX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KEX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KEX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years KEX 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years KEX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.90%, KEX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- KEX has a Return On Equity of 10.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: KEX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- KEX's Return On Invested Capital of 7.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KEX outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
- KEX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.35%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.27%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.16%) for KEX is above the 3 year average (6.35%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.9% | ||
| ROE | 10.49% | ||
| ROIC | 7.16% |
ROA(3y)4.9%
ROA(5y)2.46%
ROE(3y)8.68%
ROE(5y)4.3%
ROIC(3y)6.35%
ROIC(5y)4.65%
1.3 Margins
- KEX has a better Profit Margin (10.54%) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
- KEX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KEX's Operating Margin of 14.61% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KEX outperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
- KEX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 34.11%, KEX is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KEX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.54% | ||
| GM | 34.11% |
OM growth 3Y29.03%
OM growth 5Y17.71%
PM growth 3Y33.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.49%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
2. KEX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
- KEX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.48 indicates that KEX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KEX (3.48) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KEX is 2.27, which is a good value as it means it would take KEX, 2.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- KEX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.27. This is amongst the best in the industry. KEX outperforms 91.43% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that KEX is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, KEX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC8.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- KEX has a Current Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that KEX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- KEX has a Current ratio (1.53) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.96 indicates that KEX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.96, KEX is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 |
3. KEX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KEX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.07%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, KEX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 28.03% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, KEX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.01% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, KEX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.07%
EPS 3Y46.1%
EPS 5Y28.03%
EPS Q2Q%12.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.01%
Revenue growth 3Y6.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%7.44%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KEX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.75% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.94%
EPS Next 2Y13.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y5.35%
Revenue Next 3Y6.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. KEX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.65, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KEX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KEX is on the same level as its industry peers.
- KEX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.11, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KEX.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KEX.
- KEX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KEX is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- KEX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- KEX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KEX's earnings are expected to grow with 13.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.85
PEG (5Y)0.81
EPS Next 2Y13.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. KEX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for KEX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
KEX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
147.22
-3.32 (-2.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Industry Strength85.71
Industry Growth54.04
Earnings (Last)04-30 2026-04-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-29 2026-07-29/bmo
Inst Owners103.1%
Inst Owner Change-0.4%
Ins Owners0.76%
Ins Owner Change2.81%
Market Cap7.89B
Revenue(TTM)3.36B
Net Income(TTM)354.51M
Analysts90
Price Target155.21 (5.43%)
Short Float %2.61%
Short Ratio1.98
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.23%
Min EPS beat(2)0.77%
Max EPS beat(2)1.69%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.26%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.03%
Max EPS beat(4)2.61%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.45%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.37%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)4.21%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.93%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.93%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.71%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.6%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.09%
PT rev (1m)8.95%
PT rev (3m)17.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.11 | ||
| P/S | 2.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.78 | ||
| P/B | 2.34 | ||
| P/tB | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.56 |
EPS(TTM)6.5
EY4.42%
EPS(NY)8.13
Fwd EY5.52%
FCF(TTM)7.57
FCFY5.14%
OCF(TTM)12.5
OCFY8.49%
SpS62.74
BVpS63.05
TBVpS54.3
PEG (NY)2.85
PEG (5Y)0.81
Graham Number96.0231 (-34.78%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.9% | ||
| ROE | 10.49% | ||
| ROCE | 9.27% | ||
| ROIC | 7.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.99% | ||
| OM | 14.61% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.54% | ||
| GM | 34.11% | ||
| FCFM | 12.06% |
ROA(3y)4.9%
ROA(5y)2.46%
ROE(3y)8.68%
ROE(5y)4.3%
ROIC(3y)6.35%
ROIC(5y)4.65%
ROICexc(3y)6.43%
ROICexc(5y)4.71%
ROICexgc(3y)7.09%
ROICexgc(5y)5.2%
ROCE(3y)8.22%
ROCE(5y)6.02%
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y27.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y33.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.23%
OM growth 3Y29.03%
OM growth 5Y17.71%
PM growth 3Y33.88%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.49%
GM growth 5Y2.32%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.21 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.62 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 114.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.96 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.48 |
F-Score8
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)144.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.38%
Profit Quality(3y)106.98%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.07%
EPS 3Y46.1%
EPS 5Y28.03%
EPS Q2Q%12.78%
EPS Next Y7.94%
EPS Next 2Y13.34%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.01%
Revenue growth 3Y6.5%
Revenue growth 5Y9.15%
Sales Q2Q%7.44%
Revenue Next Year3.14%
Revenue Next 2Y5.35%
Revenue Next 3Y6.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.45%
EBIT growth 3Y37.42%
EBIT growth 5Y28.48%
EBIT Next Year59.59%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-1.96%
FCF growth 3Y49.47%
FCF growth 5Y6.46%
OCF growth 1Y-11.41%
OCF growth 3Y31.59%
OCF growth 5Y8.54%
KIRBY CORP / KEX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KIRBY CORP (KEX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KEX.
Can you provide the valuation status for KIRBY CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to KIRBY CORP (KEX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of KEX stock?
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of KIRBY CORP (KEX) stock?
The financial health rating of KIRBY CORP (KEX) is 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 7.94% in the next year.