KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:KNX • US4990491049

62.92 USD
+1.22 (+1.98%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
63 USD
+0.08 (+0.13%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:14:53 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

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. KNX has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, KNX is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Of the past 5 years KNX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
KNX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKNX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of KNX (1.13%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Return On Equity of KNX (2.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • KNX has a Return On Invested Capital (1.68%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KNX is significantly below the industry average of 7.34%.
Industry RankSector 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%
KNX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKNX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.90%, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNX has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of KNX (3.52%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNX has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.32%, KNX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KNX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
KNX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKNX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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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.
  • The debt/assets ratio for KNX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KNX Yearly Shares OutstandingKNX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
KNX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKNX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • KNX has an Altman-Z score of 2.08. 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.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.08, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.48% 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 (0.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.38
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.08
ROIC/WACC0.16
WACC10.32%
KNX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKNX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that KNX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.33, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • KNX has a better Quick ratio (1.33) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.33
Quick Ratio 1.33
KNX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKNX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

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.
  • Measured over the past years, KNX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.39% on average per year.
  • KNX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.80%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.83% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KNX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKNX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B
KNX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKNX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • KNX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 49.94.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KNX.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.10. KNX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 32.51, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KNX.
  • KNX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, KNX is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 49.94
Fwd PE 32.51
KNX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKNX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KNX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.1
KNX Per share dataKNX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

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)0.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.8%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • KNX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.35%.
  • 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 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.35%

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
KNX Yearly Dividends per shareKNX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 80.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KNX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • KNX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP80.22%
EPS Next 2Y53.8%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
KNX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKNX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M
KNX Dividend Payout.KNX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KNX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION

NYSE:KNX (2/27/2026, 8:14:53 PM)

After market: 63 +0.08 (+0.13%)

62.92

+1.22 (+1.98%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-21
Earnings (Next)04-21
Inst Owners97.4%
Inst Owner Change8.18%
Ins Owners2.92%
Ins Owner Change-0.26%
Market Cap10.21B
Revenue(TTM)7.47B
Net Income(TTM)142.24M
Analysts78.4
Price Target64.56 (2.61%)
Short Float %5.03%
Short Ratio2.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.35%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.76%
DP80.22%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date03-06
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 RankSector Rank
PE 49.94
Fwd PE 32.51
P/S 1.37
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 12.49
P/B 1.44
P/tB 8.66
EV/EBITDA 12.1
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY2%
EPS(NY)1.94
Fwd EY3.08%
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY8.01%
SpS46.06
BVpS43.81
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.24
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.08
F-Score7
WACC10.32%
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 Year221.29%
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%.