KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KNX - US4990491049 - Common Stock
52.36 USD
-0.24 (-0.46%)
52.36 USD
0 (0%)
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 an average financial health and profitability rating. KNX is quite expensive at the moment. 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.
KNX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 51.16% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KNX (2.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.80%, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KNX is below the industry average of 6.83%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of KNX (1.90%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 53.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNX has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 66.32%, KNX is doing good in 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.
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
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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.91, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.19% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that KNX is not too dependend on debt financing.
KNX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.38. This is comparable 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 | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC9.95%
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 62.79% of 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.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.33, KNX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, KNX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.27% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by 0.00% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, KNX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.87% on average per year.
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
KNX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.18%
EPS Next 2Y40.75%
EPS Next 3Y44.47%
EPS Next 5Y32.46%
Revenue Next Year1.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y4.57%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 39.97, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KNX.
KNX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.39. KNX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.94, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of KNX.
KNX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KNX is cheaper than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say KNX is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KNX is valued a bit cheaper than 69.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 44.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.75%
EPS Next 3Y44.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KNX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.75, KNX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, KNX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
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
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 2Y40.75%
EPS Next 3Y44.47%
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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 Cap8.50B
Revenue(TTM)7.48B
Net Income(TTM)142.24M
Analysts78.4
Price Target54.66 (4.39%)
Short Float %5.45%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
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)0.62%
PT rev (3m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.94 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.39 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 7.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.66 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY2.5%
EPS(NY)2.1
Fwd EY4.01%
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY9.62%
SpS46.06
BVpS43.81
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)1.53
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
WACC9.95%
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 2Y40.75%
EPS Next 3Y44.47%
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 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y4.57%
Revenue Next 5Y4.6%
EBIT growth 1Y41.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.46%
EBIT Next Year217.19%
EBIT Next 3Y64.69%
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 4 / 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 26.18% in the next year.