KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KNX - US4990491049 - Common Stock
44.17 USD
+2.49 (+5.97%)
44.17 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, KNX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KNX was compared to 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. There are concerns on the financial health of KNX while its profitability can be described as average. While showing a medium growth rate, KNX is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KNX was profitable.
KNX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years KNX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KNX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KNX's Return On Assets of 1.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KNX (2.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KNX has a Return On Invested Capital (1.80%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KNX is below the industry average of 7.13%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.13% | ||
| ROE | 2% | ||
| ROIC | 1.8% |
ROA(3y)3.22%
ROA(5y)4.29%
ROE(3y)5.27%
ROE(5y)6.84%
ROIC(3y)3.9%
ROIC(5y)5.25%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 1.90%, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.51% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNX has declined.
KNX's Operating Margin of 3.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 53.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNX has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.32%, KNX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
KNX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.9% | ||
| GM | 66.32% |
OM growth 3Y-43.02%
OM growth 5Y-19.6%
PM growth 3Y-49.59%
PM growth 5Y-24.29%
GM growth 3Y0.74%
GM growth 5Y1.66%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KNX is destroying value.
KNX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KNX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KNX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.77, we must say that KNX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KNX's Altman-Z score of 1.77 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 41.86% of its industry peers.
KNX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KNX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 48.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC11.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that KNX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.33, KNX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
KNX has a Quick Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that KNX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KNX's Quick ratio of 1.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KNX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 65.82%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for KNX have been decreasing by -13.27% on average. This is quite bad
KNX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by 0.00%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.82%
EPS 3Y-39.22%
EPS 5Y-13.27%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KNX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 32.46% on average per year.
KNX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y25.71%
EPS Next 2Y40.18%
EPS Next 3Y43.31%
EPS Next 5Y32.46%
Revenue Next Year1.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y4.54%
Revenue Next 5Y4.6%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.72 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KNX.
KNX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, KNX is valued a bit more expensive.
KNX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.20.
KNX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KNX is cheaper than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. KNX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KNX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KNX's earnings are expected to grow with 43.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.18%
EPS Next 3Y43.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KNX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.73%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.81, KNX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, KNX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of KNX grows each year by 21.76%, which is quite nice.
KNX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)21.76%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
80.22% 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.
DP80.22%
EPS Next 2Y40.18%
EPS Next 3Y43.31%
44.17
+2.49 (+5.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.78%
Inst Owner Change-2.39%
Ins Owners3.11%
Ins Owner Change-0.23%
Market Cap7.17B
Revenue(TTM)7.48B
Net Income(TTM)142.24M
Analysts77.69
Price Target54.66 (23.75%)
Short Float %5.24%
Short Ratio2.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.73% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.76%
DP80.22%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.45%
Max EPS beat(2)4.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.45%
Max EPS beat(4)9.28%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.34%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.01%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.25%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.11%
PT rev (1m)2.75%
PT rev (3m)0.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.2 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.77 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | 6.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.39 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY2.97%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY4.72%
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY11.41%
SpS46.07
BVpS43.82
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)1.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.13% | ||
| ROE | 2% | ||
| ROCE | 2.29% | ||
| ROIC | 1.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.85% | ||
| OM | 3.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.9% | ||
| GM | 66.32% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.22%
ROA(5y)4.29%
ROE(3y)5.27%
ROE(5y)6.84%
ROIC(3y)3.9%
ROIC(5y)5.25%
ROICexc(3y)3.98%
ROICexc(5y)5.37%
ROICexgc(3y)8.67%
ROICexgc(5y)12.23%
ROCE(3y)4.95%
ROCE(5y)6.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-42.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-21.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y-41.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y-19.4%
OM growth 3Y-43.02%
OM growth 5Y-19.6%
PM growth 3Y-49.59%
PM growth 5Y-24.29%
GM growth 3Y0.74%
GM growth 5Y1.66%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.77 |
F-Score7
WACC11.06%
ROIC/WACC0.16
Cap/Depr(3y)123.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.82%
EPS 3Y-39.22%
EPS 5Y-13.27%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
EPS Next Y25.71%
EPS Next 2Y40.18%
EPS Next 3Y43.31%
EPS Next 5Y32.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year1.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y4.54%
Revenue Next 5Y4.6%
EBIT growth 1Y41.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.46%
EBIT Next Year227%
EBIT Next 3Y65.92%
EBIT Next 5Y38.01%
FCF growth 1Y-195.84%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-32.43%
OCF growth 3Y-12.44%
OCF growth 5Y-0.98%
KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION / KNX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KNX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KNX.
What is the valuation status of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION?
KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) stock?
The financial health rating of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) is expected to grow by 25.71% in the next year.