KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KNX • US4990491049
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This KNX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KNX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KNX was profitable.
- In the past year KNX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years KNX has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years KNX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KNX has a Return On Assets (0.55%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- KNX's Return On Equity of 0.93% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
- KNX has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.14%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KNX is significantly below the industry average of 7.15%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.14%) for KNX is above the 3 year average (1.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.55% | ||
| ROE | 0.93% | ||
| ROIC | 2.14% |
ROA(3y)1.06%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)1.88%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)1.91%
ROIC(5y)4.2%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 0.88%, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- KNX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KNX has a Operating Margin of 4.27%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
- KNX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- KNX has a better Gross Margin (66.32%) than 80.95% 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 | 4.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.88% | ||
| GM | 66.32% |
OM growth 3Y-31.83%
OM growth 5Y-19.22%
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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KNX is destroying value.
- KNX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KNX has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, KNX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.32 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 2.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 40.48% of its industry peers.
- KNX has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.99. This is a neutral value as KNX would need 4.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KNX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.99. This is in the better half of the industry: KNX outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
- KNX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- KNX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.30. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC10.42%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that KNX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of KNX (0.86) is worse than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that KNX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- KNX's Quick ratio of 0.86 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KNX is outperformed by 69.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. KNX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for KNX have decreased strongly by -12.30% in the last year.
- KNX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -14.39% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.80% in the past year.
- 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)-12.3%
EPS 3Y-36.96%
EPS 5Y-14.39%
EPS Q2Q%-67.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.8%
Revenue growth 3Y0.18%
Revenue growth 5Y9.83%
Sales Q2Q%1.42%
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 29.31% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KNX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.74% on average per year.
EPS Next Y52.51%
EPS Next 2Y54.22%
EPS Next 3Y47.71%
EPS Next 5Y29.31%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y6.43%
Revenue Next 3Y5.99%
Revenue Next 5Y5.74%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 60.62, the valuation of KNX can be described as expensive.
- KNX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- KNX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.47.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.64 indicates a rather expensive valuation of KNX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KNX is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.62), we can say KNX is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KNX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KNX indicates a rather cheap valuation: KNX is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.58 |
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 47.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.22%
EPS Next 3Y47.71%
5. KNX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.22%, KNX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- KNX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.65.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, KNX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KNX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.52%!
- KNX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- KNX pays out 178.08% 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.
DP178.08%
EPS Next 2Y54.22%
EPS Next 3Y47.71%
KNX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:KNX (4/24/2026, 10:15:04 AM)
64.86
-0.91 (-1.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Earnings (Next)07-21 2026-07-21
Inst Owners105.15%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners2.87%
Ins Owner Change1.1%
Market Cap10.54B
Revenue(TTM)7.47B
Net Income(TTM)65.95M
Analysts79.2
Price Target66.16 (2%)
Short Float %4.33%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.52%
DP178.08%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.16%
Max EPS beat(2)-13.45%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.16%
Max EPS beat(4)8.25%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.16%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.21%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.85%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.56%
PT rev (1m)2.48%
PT rev (3m)10.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 60.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.64 | ||
| P/S | 1.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.32 | ||
| P/B | 1.49 | ||
| P/tB | 8.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY1.65%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY4.62%
FCF(TTM)2.9
FCFY4.47%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY12.02%
SpS45.98
BVpS43.6
TBVpS7.46
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number32.3968 (-50.05%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.55% | ||
| ROE | 0.93% | ||
| ROCE | 2.92% | ||
| ROIC | 2.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.83% | ||
| OM | 4.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.88% | ||
| GM | 66.32% | ||
| FCFM | 6.31% |
ROA(3y)1.06%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)1.88%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)1.91%
ROIC(5y)4.2%
ROICexc(3y)1.95%
ROICexc(5y)4.3%
ROICexgc(3y)4.33%
ROICexgc(5y)9.66%
ROCE(3y)2.61%
ROCE(5y)5.73%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.43%
OM growth 3Y-31.83%
OM growth 5Y-19.22%
PM growth 3Y-56.03%
PM growth 5Y-36.82%
GM growth 3Y1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 114.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 714.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.32 |
F-Score6
WACC10.42%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)116.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.3%
EPS 3Y-36.96%
EPS 5Y-14.39%
EPS Q2Q%-67.86%
EPS Next Y52.51%
EPS Next 2Y54.22%
EPS Next 3Y47.71%
EPS Next 5Y29.31%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.8%
Revenue growth 3Y0.18%
Revenue growth 5Y9.83%
Sales Q2Q%1.42%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y6.43%
Revenue Next 3Y5.99%
Revenue Next 5Y5.74%
EBIT growth 1Y27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.71%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.28%
EBIT Next Year218.57%
EBIT Next 3Y63.81%
EBIT Next 5Y36.03%
FCF growth 1Y2446.07%
FCF growth 3Y-9.48%
FCF growth 5Y3.41%
OCF growth 1Y58.52%
OCF growth 3Y-4.09%
OCF growth 5Y6.61%
KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION / KNX Fundamental Analysis 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 5 / 10 to KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KNX stock?
KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) is 60.62 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.49.
Can you provide the financial health for KNX stock?
The financial health rating of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) is 3 / 10.