KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KNX • US4990491049

62.92 USD
+1.22 (+1.98%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
63 USD
+0.08 (+0.13%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:14:53 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KNX. KNX was compared to 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. KNX has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, KNX is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Of the past 5 years KNX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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

  • With a Return On Assets value of 1.13%, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KNX has a Return On Equity (2.00%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KNX has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KNX is significantly below the industry average of 7.34%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.13%
ROE 2%
ROIC 1.68%
ROA(3y)1.06%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)1.88%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)1.92%
ROIC(5y)4.21%
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's Profit Margin of 1.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
  • KNX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • KNX has a Operating Margin (3.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KNX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.32%, KNX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KNX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.52%
PM (TTM) 1.9%
GM 66.32%
OM growth 3Y-31.61%
OM growth 5Y-19.06%
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
  • 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

  • KNX has an Altman-Z score of 2.10. 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.
  • KNX has a Altman-Z score (2.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that KNX is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of KNX (0.38) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.1
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC10.28%
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 1.33 indicates that KNX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KNX has a Current ratio (1.33) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of KNX (1.33) is better than 61.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
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. Growth

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.
  • The earnings per share for KNX have been decreasing by -14.39% on average. This is quite bad
  • Looking at the last year, KNX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.80% in the last 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

  • KNX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 36.10% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y53.6%
EPS Next 2Y53.8%
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.
  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • KNX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 49.94.
  • KNX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • KNX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.10.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.51 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KNX.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • KNX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.94
Fwd PE 32.51
KNX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKNX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KNX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KNX is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.29
KNX Per share dataKNX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as KNX's earnings are expected to grow with 47.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.8%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.30%, KNX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • KNX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.67.
  • KNX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.3%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of KNX grows each year by 21.76%, 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)21.76%
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

  • 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 2Y53.8%
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

KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION

NYSE:KNX (2/27/2026, 8:14:53 PM)

After market: 63 +0.08 (+0.13%)

62.92

+1.22 (+1.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-21
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners97.4%
Inst Owner Change8.18%
Ins Owners2.92%
Ins Owner Change-0.26%
Market Cap10.21B
Revenue(TTM)7.47B
Net Income(TTM)142.24M
Analysts78.4
Price Target64.56 (2.61%)
Short Float %5.03%
Short Ratio2.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.3%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.76%
DP80.22%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date03-06
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)7.65%
PT rev (3m)18.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.94
Fwd PE 32.51
P/S 1.37
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 12.49
P/B 1.44
P/tB 8.66
EV/EBITDA 12.29
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY2%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY3.08%
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY8.01%
SpS46.06
BVpS43.81
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.13%
ROE 2%
ROCE 2.29%
ROIC 1.68%
ROICexc 1.71%
ROICexgc 3.58%
OM 3.52%
PM (TTM) 1.9%
GM 66.32%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.06%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)1.88%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)1.92%
ROIC(5y)4.21%
ROICexc(3y)1.96%
ROICexc(5y)4.3%
ROICexgc(3y)4.34%
ROICexgc(5y)9.67%
ROCE(3y)2.62%
ROCE(5y)5.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.27%
OM growth 3Y-31.61%
OM growth 5Y-19.06%
PM growth 3Y-56.03%
PM growth 5Y-36.82%
GM growth 3Y1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
Industry RankSector 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 2.1
F-Score7
WACC10.28%
ROIC/WACC0.16
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
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 Y53.6%
EPS Next 2Y53.8%
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 1Y41.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.49%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.11%
EBIT Next Year219.31%
EBIT Next 3Y62.88%
EBIT Next 5Y45.06%
FCF growth 1Y-2743.58%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.59%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

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 53.6% 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%.