KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KNX - US4990491049 - Common Stock
56.95 USD
-2.49 (-4.19%)
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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to KNX. KNX was compared to 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. KNX has an average financial health and profitability rating. KNX is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
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.
- Of the past 5 years KNX 4 years were profitable.
- Of the past 5 years KNX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of KNX (1.13%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KNX's Return On Equity of 2.00% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
- KNX's Return On Invested Capital of 1.80% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KNX 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.90%, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- KNX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.52%, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- 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.
- KNX has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.04 indicates that KNX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KNX has a Altman-Z score of 2.04. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that KNX is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of KNX (0.38) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.04 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC10.18%
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 of 1.33. This is in the better half of the industry: KNX outperforms 61.90% 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.
- 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 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.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.87%
EPS 3Y-36.96%
EPS 5Y-14.39%
EPS Q2Q%-13.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y61.94%
EPS Next 2Y55.84%
EPS Next 3Y50.7%
EPS Next 5Y36.1%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y6.1%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y5.51%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 45.20, the valuation of KNX can be described as expensive.
- KNX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. KNX is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.91, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KNX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNX is on the same level as its industry peers.
- KNX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.26, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.91 |
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 | 11.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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 50.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.84%
EPS Next 3Y50.7%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KNX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.70, 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 | 1.24% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KNX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 21.76%!
- 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.
- KNX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP80.22%
EPS Next 2Y55.84%
EPS Next 3Y50.7%
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 61.94% 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%.