KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KNX • US4990491049
56.87 USD
-4.14 (-6.79%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
55.8555 USD
-1.01 (-1.78%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
This KNX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Taking everything into account, KNX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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. While showing a medium growth rate, KNX is valued expensive at the moment.
1. KNX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KNX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KNX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years KNX has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years KNX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.13%, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- KNX has a Return On Equity (2.00%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.68%, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- KNX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.92%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.32%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.13% | ||
| ROE | 2% | ||
| ROIC | 1.68% |
ROA(3y)1.06%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)1.88%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)1.92%
ROIC(5y)4.21%
1.3 Margins
- KNX's Profit Margin of 1.90% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
- KNX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of KNX (3.52%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KNX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KNX's Gross Margin of 66.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KNX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.9% | ||
| GM | 66.32% |
OM growth 3Y-31.61%
OM growth 5Y-19.06%
PM growth 3Y-56.03%
PM growth 5Y-36.82%
GM growth 3Y1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
2. KNX Health Analysis
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 better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KNX has an Altman-Z score of 2.07. 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.
- KNX's Altman-Z score of 2.07 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
- KNX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- 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 | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC10.39%
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 (1.33) which is in line with 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 61.90% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. KNX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KNX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.87%, which is quite good.
- The earnings per share for KNX have been decreasing by -14.39% on average. This is quite bad
- KNX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.80%.
- Measured over the past years, KNX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.83% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.87%
EPS 3Y-36.96%
EPS 5Y-14.39%
EPS Q2Q%-13.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.8%
Revenue growth 3Y0.18%
Revenue growth 5Y9.83%
Sales Q2Q%-0.43%
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 36.10% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KNX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y53.6%
EPS Next 2Y53.8%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
EPS Next 5Y36.1%
Revenue Next Year4.32%
Revenue Next 2Y6.1%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
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.
- 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. KNX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 45.13 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KNX.
- KNX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KNX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say KNX is valued expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.38 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KNX.
- KNX's Price/Forward 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/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KNX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KNX is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.99 |
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 47.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.8%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
5. KNX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%, KNX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, KNX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- KNX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KNX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.52%!
- 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)17.52%
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 2Y53.8%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
KNX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
56.87
-4.14 (-6.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-21 2026-01-21/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21
Inst Owners104.94%
Inst Owner Change8.2%
Ins Owners2.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.58%
Market Cap9.24B
Revenue(TTM)7.47B
Net Income(TTM)142.24M
Analysts76.8
Price Target64.56 (13.52%)
Short Float %5.88%
Short Ratio3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.52%
DP80.22%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.2)
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)7.65%
PT rev (3m)18.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.29 | ||
| P/B | 1.3 | ||
| P/tB | 7.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY2.22%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY3.4%
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY8.86%
SpS46.06
BVpS43.81
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.13% | ||
| ROE | 2% | ||
| ROCE | 2.29% | ||
| ROIC | 1.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.58% | ||
| OM | 3.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.9% | ||
| GM | 66.32% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.06%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)1.88%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)1.92%
ROIC(5y)4.21%
ROICexc(3y)1.96%
ROICexc(5y)4.3%
ROICexgc(3y)4.34%
ROICexgc(5y)9.67%
ROCE(3y)2.62%
ROCE(5y)5.74%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.27%
OM growth 3Y-31.61%
OM growth 5Y-19.06%
PM growth 3Y-56.03%
PM growth 5Y-36.82%
GM growth 3Y1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
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 | 2.07 |
F-Score7
WACC10.39%
ROIC/WACC0.16
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.87%
EPS 3Y-36.96%
EPS 5Y-14.39%
EPS Q2Q%-13.89%
EPS Next Y53.6%
EPS Next 2Y53.8%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
EPS Next 5Y36.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.8%
Revenue growth 3Y0.18%
Revenue growth 5Y9.83%
Sales Q2Q%-0.43%
Revenue Next Year4.32%
Revenue Next 2Y6.1%
Revenue Next 3Y6.01%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
EBIT growth 1Y41.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.49%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.11%
EBIT Next Year219.31%
EBIT Next 3Y62.88%
EBIT Next 5Y45.06%
FCF growth 1Y-2743.58%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y0.59%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
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 53.6% 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%.