Kirby Corporation
Kirby Corporation Fundamental Analysis
Kirby Corporation (KEX) shows moderate financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 19.65, profit margin of 10.54%, and ROE of 10.54%. The company generates $3.5B in annual revenue with moderate year-over-year growth of 5.64%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 59.1/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The C grade reflects average fundamentals, with notable risks in certain areas.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze KEX's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakKEX struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentKEX trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
ExcellentKEX delivers strong and consistent growth momentum.
Financial Health Score
ExcellentKEX maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
WeakKEX struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is KEX Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
KEX trades at 19.65 times earnings. This indicates a fair valuation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, KEX's PEG of 1.13 indicates fair valuation.
Price to Book
The market values Kirby Corporation at 2.06 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 7.61 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does KEX Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Kirby Corporation keeps $10.54 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 14.61 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $10.54 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Kirby Corporation generates $5.87 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Kirby Corporation produces operating cash flow of $690.17M, showing steady but balanced cash generation.
Free Cash Flow
Kirby Corporation generates strong free cash flow of $417.82M, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $7.49 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
KEX converts 5.65% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
19.65
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
1.13
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
2.06
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
2.13
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.39
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
1.53
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.11
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.06
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.09
vs 25 benchmark
How KEX Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | KEX Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 19.65 | 26.49 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 10.54% | 1307.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 10.54% | -5131.00% (disorted) | Strong |
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | 0.81 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 1.53 | 10.48 | Neutral |
| ROA | 5.87% | -1549793.00% (disorted) | Weak |
KEX outperforms its industry in 3 out of 6 key metrics, particularly excelling in Net Margin, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Kirby Corporation's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
18.64%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
High GrowthEPS CAGR
107.68%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
High GrowthFCF CAGR
52.41%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Infrastructure
High Growth