KNIFE RIVER CORP (KNF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KNF - US4988941047 - Common Stock
68.98 USD
+0.78 (+1.14%)
Taking everything into account, KNF scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KNF was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. KNF has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. While showing a medium growth rate, KNF is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KNF had positive earnings in the past year.
KNF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years KNF has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years KNF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 4.00%, KNF is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KNF's Return On Equity of 9.23% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KNF is outperformed by 76.92% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KNF (6.13%) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KNF is in line with the industry average of 9.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4% | ||
| ROE | 9.23% | ||
| ROIC | 6.13% |
ROA(3y)6.39%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)13.14%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.15%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
KNF's Profit Margin of 4.87% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KNF is outperformed by 84.62% of its industry peers.
KNF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of KNF (8.72%) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNF has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 17.92%, KNF is doing worse than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KNF has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.87% | ||
| GM | 17.92% |
OM growth 3Y8.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y6.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.09%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KNF is destroying value.
KNF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KNF has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.76 indicates that KNF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KNF has a Altman-Z score (2.76) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that KNF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.73, KNF is not doing good in the industry: 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC10.58%
2.3 Liquidity
KNF has a Current Ratio of 2.39. This indicates that KNF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.39, KNF is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that KNF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KNF (1.47) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KNF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.21%.
Measured over the past years, KNF shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.65% on average per year.
KNF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.43%.
Measured over the past years, KNF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.21%
EPS 3Y15.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.43%
Revenue growth 3Y9.16%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%8.9%
3.2 Future
KNF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.43% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.19% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-20.27%
EPS Next 2Y0.06%
EPS Next 3Y6.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.72%
Revenue Next 2Y6.97%
Revenue Next 3Y6.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.43, KNF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KNF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
KNF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.46.
KNF is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.46.
KNF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
KNF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 35.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KNF is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y0.06%
EPS Next 3Y6.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for KNF!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:KNF (11/19/2025, 2:58:32 PM)
68.98
+0.78 (+1.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.25%
Inst Owner Change1.55%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change2.48%
Market Cap3.91B
Revenue(TTM)3.05B
Net Income(TTM)148.32M
Analysts84.29
Price Target105.29 (52.64%)
Short Float %5.34%
Short Ratio4.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-37.85%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.39%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.85%
Max EPS beat(4)20.92%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)9.11%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.3%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.48%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-6.27%
PT rev (3m)-11.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-28.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.46 | ||
| P/S | 1.28 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 15.33 | ||
| P/B | 2.43 | ||
| P/tB | 3.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.21 |
EPS(TTM)2.61
EY3.78%
EPS(NY)3.54
Fwd EY5.14%
FCF(TTM)-1.42
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.5
OCFY6.52%
SpS53.8
BVpS28.37
TBVpS19.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number40.81
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4% | ||
| ROE | 9.23% | ||
| ROCE | 8.23% | ||
| ROIC | 6.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.48% | ||
| OM | 8.72% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.87% | ||
| GM | 17.92% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.39%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)13.14%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.15%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.77%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.28%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y10.27%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y10.85%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y8.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y6.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.09%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 188.76% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.76 |
F-Score4
WACC10.58%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)125.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)140.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.28%
Profit Quality(3y)71.71%
Profit Quality(5y)57.21%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.21%
EPS 3Y15.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-3.08%
EPS Next Y-20.27%
EPS Next 2Y0.06%
EPS Next 3Y6.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.43%
Revenue growth 3Y9.16%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%8.9%
Revenue Next Year8.72%
Revenue Next 2Y6.97%
Revenue Next 3Y6.19%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.68%
EBIT growth 3Y18.28%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year60.94%
EBIT Next 3Y25.3%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.11%
FCF growth 3Y177.55%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-3.99%
OCF growth 3Y21.16%
OCF growth 5YN/A
KNIFE RIVER CORP / KNF FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KNF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to KNF.
Can you provide the valuation status for KNIFE RIVER CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to KNIFE RIVER CORP (KNF). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of KNF stock?
KNIFE RIVER CORP (KNF) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KNF stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNIFE RIVER CORP (KNF) is expected to decline by -20.27% in the next year.