KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KNX - US4990491049 - Common Stock
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KNX. KNX was compared to 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. While KNX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. KNX is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KNX was profitable.
In the past year KNX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KNX has been profitable.
In the past 5 years KNX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
KNX has a Return On Equity (2.00%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KNX has a Return On Invested Capital (1.80%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KNX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.90%. This is below the industry average of 6.88%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin (1.90%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNX has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.52%, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.49% of the companies in the same 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 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KNX has grown nicely.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for KNX has been increased compared to 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 1.80, we must say that KNX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.80, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.86% of the companies in the same industry.
KNX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.38, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC11.08%
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 of 1.33. This is in the better half of the industry: KNX outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that KNX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KNX (1.33) is better than 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%.
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 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 34.96 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KNX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KNX is on the same level as its industry peers.
KNX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.31.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.99, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KNX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KNX is cheaper than 62.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNX to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.59), we can say KNX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KNX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KNX is cheaper than 72.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.64 |
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 43.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.18%
EPS Next 3Y43.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KNX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.57%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.76, KNX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KNX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
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.
The dividend of KNX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP80.22%
EPS Next 2Y40.18%
EPS Next 3Y43.31%
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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 Cap7.44B
Revenue(TTM)7.48B
Net Income(TTM)142.24M
Analysts77.69
Price Target54.66 (19.34%)
Short Float %5.24%
Short Ratio2.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.57% |
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 | 34.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | 6.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.64 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY2.86%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY4.55%
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY11%
SpS46.07
BVpS43.82
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)1.36
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 | 1.8 |
F-Score7
WACC11.08%
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.