KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KNX - US4990491049 - Common Stock
56.73 USD
-0.02 (-0.04%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KNX. KNX was compared to 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of KNX get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 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.
KNX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 (1.13%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 in line with its industry peers.
KNX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.90%. This is below the industry average of 6.93%.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 1.90%, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same 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.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 66.32%, KNX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% 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
KNX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KNX has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KNX has less shares outstanding
KNX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KNX has an Altman-Z score of 1.99. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.99, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that KNX is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.38, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC10.13%
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 61.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that KNX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.33, KNX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% 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
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.
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 2Y39.47%
EPS Next 3Y42.3%
EPS Next 5Y32.46%
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
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 43.31, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KNX.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KNX.
KNX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
KNX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.51.
KNX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KNX is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.98. KNX is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KNX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.34 |
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 42.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.47%
EPS Next 3Y42.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%, KNX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.72, KNX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
KNX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
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
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 2Y39.47%
EPS Next 3Y42.3%
NYSE:KNX (1/13/2026, 10:55:53 AM)
56.73
-0.02 (-0.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.4%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners2.92%
Ins Owner Change-2.15%
Market Cap9.21B
Revenue(TTM)7.48B
Net Income(TTM)142.24M
Analysts78.4
Price Target57.51 (1.37%)
Short Float %6.53%
Short Ratio3.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.76%
DP80.22%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
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)5.21%
PT rev (3m)8.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.51 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.26 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | 7.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.34 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY2.31%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY3.63%
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY8.88%
SpS46.06
BVpS43.81
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)1.65
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 | 1.99 |
F-Score7
WACC10.13%
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 2Y39.47%
EPS Next 3Y42.3%
EPS Next 5Y32.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y3.22%
Revenue Next 3Y4.51%
Revenue Next 5Y4.6%
EBIT growth 1Y41.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.46%
EBIT Next Year216.63%
EBIT Next 3Y63.44%
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.
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 26.18% 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%.