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.

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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.
  • In the past 5 years KNX has always been profitable.
  • KNX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KNX has a Return On Equity (0.93%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of KNX (2.14%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KNX is significantly below the industry average of 7.14%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (1.91%) for KNX is below the current ROIC(2.14%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 (0.88%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • KNX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of KNX (4.27%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KNX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 66.32%, KNX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KNX has remained more or less at the same level.
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KNX 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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for KNX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 2.07 indicates that KNX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of KNX (2.07) 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.
  • KNX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.99) than 76.19% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that KNX is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • KNX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.30) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.3
Debt/FCF 4.99
Altman-Z 2.07
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC10.33%
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

  • KNX has a Current 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 Current 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.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that KNX may have some problems paying 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.87% over the past year.
  • The earnings per share for KNX have been decreasing by -14.39% on average. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.80% in the past 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 36.10% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • 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 3Y5.73%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 42.99 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KNX.
  • KNX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.54. KNX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.18, KNX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • KNX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. KNX is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.99
Fwd PE 28.18
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

  • 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KNX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KNX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.67
EV/EBITDA 9.74
KNX Per share dataKNX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.68%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%

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5. KNX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%, KNX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • KNX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.75.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, KNX is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.5%

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.
  • KNX has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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.
  • The dividend of KNX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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

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KNX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION

NYSE:KNX (3/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 54.17 0 (0%)

54.17

+0.89 (+1.67%)

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 Change1.1%
Market Cap8.80B
Revenue(TTM)7.47B
Net Income(TTM)65.95M
Analysts76.8
Price Target64.56 (19.18%)
Short Float %4.9%
Short Ratio2.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.5%
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%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.99
Fwd PE 28.18
P/S 1.18
P/FCF 18.67
P/OCF 6.95
P/B 1.24
P/tB 7.26
EV/EBITDA 9.74
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY2.33%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY3.55%
FCF(TTM)2.9
FCFY5.36%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY14.4%
SpS45.99
BVpS43.6
TBVpS7.46
PEG (NY)0.82
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 2.07
F-Score6
WACC10.33%
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 3Y5.73%
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 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%.