KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:KNX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US4990491049 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, KNX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KNX was compared to 41 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. KNX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. KNX is not valued too expensively and it also shows 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.
KNX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
KNX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KNX (0.93%) is worse than 60.98% of its industry peers.
KNX has a Return On Equity of 1.65%. This is in the lower half of the industry: KNX underperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.80%, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KNX is below the industry average of 7.87%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.93% | ||
| ROE | 1.65% | ||
| 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 1.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 41.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNX has declined.
KNX has a Operating Margin (3.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNX has declined.
KNX's Gross Margin of 65.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
KNX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.59% | ||
| GM | 65.06% |
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.
The debt/assets ratio for KNX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
KNX has an Altman-Z score of 1.62. This is a bad value and indicates that KNX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of KNX (1.62) is worse than 60.98% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.62 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC9.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.85 indicates that KNX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KNX (0.85) is worse than 68.29% of its industry peers.
KNX has a Quick Ratio of 0.85. 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 has a worse Quick ratio (0.85) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KNX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.91%, which is quite good.
The earnings per share for KNX have been decreasing by -13.27% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.76% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.91%
EPS 3Y-39.22%
EPS 5Y-13.27%
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%0.1%
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 32.52% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.72% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y72%
EPS Next 2Y70.29%
EPS Next 3Y58.01%
EPS Next 5Y32.52%
Revenue Next Year3.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.45%
Revenue Next 5Y4.72%
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
KNX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.98.
KNX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
KNX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.69, which indicates a correct valuation of KNX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KNX is valued a bit cheaper than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.65. KNX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KNX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KNX is cheaper than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.38 |
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 58.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y70.29%
EPS Next 3Y58.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KNX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of KNX has falen by -29.49%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.70, KNX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KNX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
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.
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
88.55% 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.
DP88.55%
EPS Next 2Y70.29%
EPS Next 3Y58.01%
NYSE:KNX (4/25/2025, 10:22:03 AM)
39.015
-1.34 (-3.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.96%
Inst Owner Change0.71%
Ins Owners3.16%
Ins Owner Change0.46%
Market Cap6.32B
Analysts74.62
Price Target56.06 (43.69%)
Short Float %3.92%
Short Ratio1.8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.76%
DP88.55%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.94%
Min EPS beat(2)4.6%
Max EPS beat(2)9.28%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-10.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-42.01%
Max EPS beat(4)9.28%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-16.4%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.54%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.83%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.93%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.71%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.37%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.42%
PT rev (1m)-3.44%
PT rev (3m)4.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.87%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.69 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.91 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 5.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.38 |
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY3.13%
EPS(NY)3.07
Fwd EY7.88%
FCF(TTM)-0.12
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.93
OCFY12.64%
SpS45.74
BVpS43.88
TBVpS6.73
PEG (NY)0.44
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.93% | ||
| ROE | 1.65% | ||
| ROCE | 2.28% | ||
| ROIC | 1.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.15% | ||
| OM | 3.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.59% | ||
| GM | 65.06% | ||
| 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-42.4%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.62 |
F-Score6
WACC9.22%
ROIC/WACC0.19
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)9.91%
EPS 3Y-39.22%
EPS 5Y-13.27%
EPS Q2Q%133.33%
EPS Next Y72%
EPS Next 2Y70.29%
EPS Next 3Y58.01%
EPS Next 5Y32.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.76%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%0.1%
Revenue Next Year3.29%
Revenue Next 2Y5.59%
Revenue Next 3Y6.45%
Revenue Next 5Y4.72%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.85%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.46%
EBIT Next Year263.99%
EBIT Next 3Y73.29%
EBIT Next 5Y39.14%
FCF growth 1Y-122.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-31.21%
OCF growth 3Y-12.44%
OCF growth 5Y-0.98%