KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:KNX - US4990491049 - Common Stock
46.32 USD
+1.98 (+4.47%)
46.32 USD
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Taking everything into account, KNX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KNX was compared to 43 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. There are concerns on the financial health of KNX while its profitability can be described as average. KNX is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years KNX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
KNX's Return On Assets of 1.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 46.51% of its industry peers.
KNX has a Return On Equity of 2.00%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 46.51% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.80%, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.84% of the companies in the same industry.
KNX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.90%. This is below the industry average of 7.65%.
| 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
KNX has a Profit Margin (1.90%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNX has declined.
KNX has a Operating Margin (3.52%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KNX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KNX has a Gross Margin of 66.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: KNX outperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
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 more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
KNX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KNX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.81, we must say that KNX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KNX has a Altman-Z score (1.81) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that KNX is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.38, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.19
WACC9.26%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.33 indicates that KNX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KNX's Current ratio of 1.33 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KNX outperforms 62.79% of 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 65.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 65.82% over the past year.
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.
KNX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.87% yearly.
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 Y25.71%
EPS Next 2Y40.18%
EPS Next 3Y43.31%
EPS Next 5Y32.46%
Revenue Next Year1.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y4.54%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.36, KNX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
KNX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.06, KNX is valued a bit more expensive.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.24, KNX is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KNX is valued a bit cheaper than 62.79% of the companies in the same industry.
KNX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
69.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KNX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as KNX's earnings are expected to grow with 43.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.18%
EPS Next 3Y43.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KNX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.62%.
KNX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.71.
KNX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.62% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KNX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 21.76%!
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)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.
The dividend of KNX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP80.22%
EPS Next 2Y40.18%
EPS Next 3Y43.31%
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+1.98 (+4.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners99.78%
Inst Owner Change-1.27%
Ins Owners3.11%
Ins Owner Change0.07%
Market Cap7.52B
Revenue(TTM)7.48B
Net Income(TTM)142.24M
Analysts77.69
Price Target54.33 (17.29%)
Short Float %5.58%
Short Ratio2.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.62% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.76%
DP80.22%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
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)2.12%
PT rev (3m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.24 | ||
| P/S | 1.01 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.19 | ||
| P/B | 1.06 | ||
| P/tB | 6.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.72 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY2.83%
EPS(NY)2.08
Fwd EY4.5%
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY10.88%
SpS46.07
BVpS43.82
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.94
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 | 1.81 |
F-Score7
WACC9.26%
ROIC/WACC0.19
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 Y25.71%
EPS Next 2Y40.18%
EPS Next 3Y43.31%
EPS Next 5Y32.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year1.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.29%
Revenue Next 3Y4.54%
Revenue Next 5Y4.6%
EBIT growth 1Y41.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.46%
EBIT Next Year227%
EBIT Next 3Y65.92%
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.
What is the valuation status of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION?
KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) stock?
The financial health rating of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) is 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) is expected to grow by 25.71% in the next year.