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.

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall KNX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KNX against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. There are concerns on the financial health of KNX while its profitability can be described as average. KNX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KNX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KNX was profitable.
  • In the past year KNX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • KNX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years KNX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
KNX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKNX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • KNX has a Return On Assets (0.55%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • KNX's Return On Equity of 0.93% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.14%, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KNX 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 RankSector 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%
KNX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKNX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • KNX has a Profit Margin of 0.88%. This is comparable 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 has a better Gross Margin (66.32%) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
  • KNX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
KNX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKNX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. KNX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • KNX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KNX has more shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for KNX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • KNX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
KNX Yearly Shares OutstandingKNX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
KNX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKNX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.16 indicates that KNX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.16, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same 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.
  • KNX's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 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 of 0.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 4.99
Altman-Z 2.16
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC10.21%
KNX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKNX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that KNX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.86, KNX is doing worse than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KNX has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that KNX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • KNX's Quick ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KNX is outperformed by 69.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.86
KNX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKNX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. KNX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • KNX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.87%, which is quite good.
  • KNX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -14.39% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, KNX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.80% in the last year.
  • KNX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.83% yearly.
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

  • KNX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 36.10% yearly.
  • KNX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.62% yearly.
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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • 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.
KNX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKNX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B
KNX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKNX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4 5

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4. KNX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • KNX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 45.49.
  • KNX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • KNX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.82, the valuation of KNX can be described as expensive.
  • KNX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • KNX is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.49
Fwd PE 29.82
KNX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKNX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

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.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KNX indicates a rather cheap valuation: KNX is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.76
EV/EBITDA 10.4
KNX Per share dataKNX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • KNX's earnings are expected to grow with 47.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.68%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%

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5. KNX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KNX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, KNX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • KNX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of KNX grows each year by 17.52%, which is quite nice.
  • 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
KNX Yearly Dividends per shareKNX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 178.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KNX. 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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKNX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M
KNX Dividend Payout.KNX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KNX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KNX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION

NYSE:KNX (3/10/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 57.32 0 (0%)

57.32

-0.43 (-0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-21
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners104.94%
Inst Owner Change8.11%
Ins Owners2.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.48%
Market Cap9.31B
Revenue(TTM)7.47B
Net Income(TTM)65.95M
Analysts76.8
Price Target64.56 (12.63%)
Short Float %5.88%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.31%
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.52%
DP178.08%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date03-06
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)-0.19%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 45.49
Fwd PE 29.82
P/S 1.25
P/FCF 19.76
P/OCF 7.35
P/B 1.31
P/tB 7.68
EV/EBITDA 10.4
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY2.2%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY3.35%
FCF(TTM)2.9
FCFY5.06%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY13.6%
SpS45.99
BVpS43.6
TBVpS7.46
PEG (NY)0.87
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.16
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.16
F-Score6
WACC10.21%
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 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 4 / 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%.