A Business at a Glance
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THE COMPANY Kirby Corporation (the “Company”) is the nation’s largest domestic tank barge operator, transporting bulk liquid products throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and coastwise along all three United States coasts. The Company, through its marine transportation segment (“KMT”), transports petrochemicals, black oil, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals by tank barge. In addition, the Company participates in the transportation of dry-bulk commodities in United States coastwise trade.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3.4B | 3.4B | 3.3B | 3.1B | 2.8B | 2.2B |
| Net Income | 355M | 355M | 287M | 223M | 122M | -247M |
| EPS | $6.33 | $6.33 | $4.91 | $3.72 | $2.03 | $-4.11 |
| Free Cash Flow | 406M | 406M | 414M | 138M | 122M | 224M |
| ROIC | 8.4% | 8.7% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.5% | -5.7% |
| Gross Margin | 34.6% | 34.6% | 31.4% | 30.2% | 26.6% | 11.8% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.37 | 0.41 | 0.47 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | 496M | 496M | 399M | 335M | 193M | -258M |
| Operating Margin | 14.8% | 14.8% | 12.2% | 10.8% | 6.9% | -11.5% |
| ROE | 10.5% | 10.5% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 4.1% | -8.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | 56M | 56M | 58M | 60M | 60M | 60M |
KIRBY CORP passes 5 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
KIRBY CORP trades at 22.4x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 23.5x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 18.8x vs a median of 19.7x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 4.0% with a gross margin of 26.9%. Total shareholder yield (buybacks) is 4.5%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +8.5%.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a current P/E ratio of 22.4, compared to its historical median P/E of 23.5. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 4.0%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a market capitalization of $7.9B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) does not currently pay a regular dividend. However, the company returns capital to shareholders through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 4.46%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, KIRBY CORP (KEX) appears fair. The current P/E of 22.4 is 5% below its historical median of 23.5. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 19.4%.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) operates in the Water Transportation industry, within the Industrials sector.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) reported annual revenue of $3.4 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a net profit margin of 10.5%. This is a healthy margin.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) generated $406 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $6.33 in its most recent fiscal year.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.5%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a 5-year average gross margin of 26.9%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 16 years of financial data for KIRBY CORP (KEX), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
KIRBY CORP (KEX) has a book value per share of $60.36, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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