KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KNX - US4990491049 - Common Stock
52.995 USD
-0.46 (-0.85%)
Overall KNX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated KNX against 43 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
In the past year KNX was profitable.
In the past year KNX had a positive cash flow from operations.
KNX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KNX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KNX has a Return On Assets (1.13%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KNX has a Return On Equity of 2.00%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 48.84% 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 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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNX has declined.
KNX has a Operating Margin (3.52%) which is in line with its industry peers.
KNX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KNX has a better Gross Margin (66.32%) than 79.07% 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
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
An Altman-Z score of 1.93 indicates that KNX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KNX's Altman-Z score of 1.93 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 44.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that KNX is not too dependend on debt financing.
KNX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.38) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC9.98%
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 better Current ratio (1.33) than 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.
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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 65.82% over the past year.
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.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, KNX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 32.46% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KNX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.60% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KNX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 40.45.
KNX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.43. KNX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.24, the valuation of KNX can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KNX is valued a bit cheaper than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
KNX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.66.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.77% 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 | 10.83 |
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 44.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.55
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 0.72, 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
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.
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
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 2Y40.75%
EPS Next 3Y44.47%
NYSE:KNX (12/17/2025, 2:36:02 PM)
52.995
-0.46 (-0.85%)
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 Cap8.60B
Revenue(TTM)7.48B
Net Income(TTM)142.24M
Analysts78.4
Price Target54.66 (3.14%)
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 | 40.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.24 | ||
| P/S | 1.15 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.52 | ||
| P/B | 1.21 | ||
| P/tB | 7.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.83 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY2.47%
EPS(NY)2.1
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY9.51%
SpS46.06
BVpS43.81
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)1.55
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 | 1.93 |
F-Score7
WACC9.98%
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.