KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KNX • US4990491049
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This KNX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KNX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KNX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KNX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years KNX has been profitable.
- KNX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 0.55%, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 0.93%, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- KNX has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.14%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- KNX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.91%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.21%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.14%) for KNX is above the 3 year average (1.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.55% | ||
| ROE | 0.93% | ||
| ROIC | 2.14% |
ROA(3y)1.06%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)1.88%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)1.91%
ROIC(5y)4.2%
1.3 Margins
- KNX's Profit Margin of 0.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNX has declined.
- The Operating Margin of KNX (4.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNX has declined.
- KNX's Gross Margin of 66.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- KNX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.88% | ||
| GM | 66.32% |
OM growth 3Y-31.83%
OM growth 5Y-19.22%
PM growth 3Y-56.03%
PM growth 5Y-36.82%
GM growth 3Y1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
2. KNX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KNX is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KNX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- KNX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for KNX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- KNX has an Altman-Z score of 2.04. This is not the best score and indicates that KNX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KNX (2.04) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KNX is 4.99, which is a neutral value as it means it would take KNX, 4.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KNX (4.99) is better than 76.19% of its industry peers.
- KNX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- KNX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC10.26%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that KNX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.86, KNX is not doing good in the industry: 69.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that KNX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.86, KNX is doing worse than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. KNX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.87% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, KNX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.39% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.80% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 9.83% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.87%
EPS 3Y-36.96%
EPS 5Y-14.39%
EPS Q2Q%-13.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.8%
Revenue growth 3Y0.18%
Revenue growth 5Y9.83%
Sales Q2Q%-0.43%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 36.10% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, KNX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y52.55%
EPS Next 2Y53.68%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
EPS Next 5Y36.1%
Revenue Next Year4.32%
Revenue Next 2Y6.1%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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. KNX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- KNX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.21.
- KNX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.70. KNX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.02, the valuation of KNX can be described as expensive.
- KNX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- KNX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KNX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KNX is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- KNX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KNX is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KNX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KNX's earnings are expected to grow with 47.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.68%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
5. KNX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.54%, KNX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.72, KNX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, KNX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KNX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.52%!
- KNX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- As KNX did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.52%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- KNX pays out 178.08% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- KNX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP178.08%
EPS Next 2Y53.68%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
KNX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
51.93
-0.08 (-0.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-21 2026-01-21/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21
Inst Owners104.94%
Inst Owner Change8.11%
Ins Owners2.93%
Ins Owner Change1.1%
Market Cap8.43B
Revenue(TTM)7.47B
Net Income(TTM)65.95M
Analysts76.8
Price Target64.56 (24.32%)
Short Float %5.88%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.52%
DP178.08%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.16%
Max EPS beat(2)-13.45%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.16%
Max EPS beat(4)8.25%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.16%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.21%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.85%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.56%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)18.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.02 | ||
| P/S | 1.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.66 | ||
| P/B | 1.19 | ||
| P/tB | 6.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.55 |
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY2.43%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY3.7%
FCF(TTM)2.9
FCFY5.59%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY15.02%
SpS45.99
BVpS43.6
TBVpS7.46
PEG (NY)0.78
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.55% | ||
| ROE | 0.93% | ||
| ROCE | 2.92% | ||
| ROIC | 2.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.83% | ||
| OM | 4.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.88% | ||
| GM | 66.32% | ||
| FCFM | 6.31% |
ROA(3y)1.06%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)1.88%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)1.91%
ROIC(5y)4.2%
ROICexc(3y)1.95%
ROICexc(5y)4.3%
ROICexgc(3y)4.33%
ROICexgc(5y)9.66%
ROCE(3y)2.61%
ROCE(5y)5.73%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.43%
OM growth 3Y-31.83%
OM growth 5Y-19.22%
PM growth 3Y-56.03%
PM growth 5Y-36.82%
GM growth 3Y1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 114.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 714.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.04 |
F-Score6
WACC10.26%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)116.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.87%
EPS 3Y-36.96%
EPS 5Y-14.39%
EPS Q2Q%-13.89%
EPS Next Y52.55%
EPS Next 2Y53.68%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
EPS Next 5Y36.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.8%
Revenue growth 3Y0.18%
Revenue growth 5Y9.83%
Sales Q2Q%-0.43%
Revenue Next Year4.32%
Revenue Next 2Y6.1%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
EBIT growth 1Y27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.71%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.28%
EBIT Next Year219.31%
EBIT Next 3Y62.88%
EBIT Next 5Y45.06%
FCF growth 1Y2446.07%
FCF growth 3Y-9.48%
FCF growth 5Y3.41%
OCF growth 1Y58.52%
OCF growth 3Y-4.09%
OCF growth 5Y6.61%
KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION / KNX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KNX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KNX.
Can you provide the valuation status for KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION?
KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KNX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) is expected to grow by 52.55% in the next year.
Is the dividend of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION sustainable?
The dividend rating of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 178.08%.