KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KNX - US4990491049 - Common Stock
52.28 USD
-0.32 (-0.61%)
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Overall KNX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KNX against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. KNX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. KNX is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
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.
In the past 5 years KNX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KNX has a Return On Assets of 1.13%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.00%, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
KNX has a Return On Invested Capital (1.80%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KNX is below the industry average of 6.82%.
| 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
KNX's Profit Margin of 1.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
KNX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KNX's Operating Margin of 3.52% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
KNX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of KNX (66.32%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
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
KNX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
KNX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KNX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, KNX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.91 indicates that KNX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KNX (1.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC10.15%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that KNX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KNX's Current ratio of 1.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that KNX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KNX's Quick ratio of 1.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 64.29% 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
The Revenue has decreased by 0.00% in the past year.
KNX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.87% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 32.46% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y26.18%
EPS Next 2Y39.47%
EPS Next 3Y42.3%
EPS Next 5Y32.46%
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.6%
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.
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
KNX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.91.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KNX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, KNX is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.35, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KNX.
61.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KNX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say KNX is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KNX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KNX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
KNX's earnings are expected to grow with 42.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.47%
EPS Next 3Y42.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KNX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.74, KNX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KNX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KNX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 21.76%!
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)21.76%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
KNX pays out 80.22% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KNX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP80.22%
EPS Next 2Y39.47%
EPS Next 3Y42.3%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.34%
Inst Owner Change-2.39%
Ins Owners2.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.56%
Market Cap8.49B
Revenue(TTM)7.48B
Net Income(TTM)142.24M
Analysts78.4
Price Target57.51 (10%)
Short Float %6.53%
Short Ratio3.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.76%
DP80.22%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
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)5.21%
PT rev (3m)5.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.35 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.38 | ||
| P/B | 1.19 | ||
| P/tB | 7.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY2.51%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY3.94%
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY9.64%
SpS46.06
BVpS43.81
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.93
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 | 1.91 |
F-Score7
WACC10.15%
ROIC/WACC0.18
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 Y26.18%
EPS Next 2Y39.47%
EPS Next 3Y42.3%
EPS Next 5Y32.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.6%
EBIT growth 1Y41.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.46%
EBIT Next Year216.63%
EBIT Next 3Y63.44%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION?
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.
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 26.18% 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 80.22%.