Kirby Corporation (KEX)vsPangaea Logistic (PANL)
KEX
Kirby Corporation
$141.05
-1.18%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.67B
PANL
Pangaea Logistic
$7.27
-0.55%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $482.76M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kirby Corporation generates 403% more annual revenue ($3.42B vs $679.82M). KEX leads profitability with a 10.5% profit margin vs 5.1%. PANL trades at a lower P/E of 13.7x. KEX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
KEX
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
PANL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-10.8%
Fair Value
$110.32
Current Price
$141.05
$30.73 premium
Margin of Safety
-48.0%
Fair Value
$6.09
Current Price
$7.27
$1.18 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 38.9% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KEX
The strongest argument for KEX centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : PANL
The strongest argument for PANL centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 38.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KEX
The primary concerns for KEX are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PANL
The primary concerns for PANL are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KEX profiles as a value stock while PANL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KEX carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
PANL is growing revenue faster at 38.9% — sustainability is the question.
KEX generates stronger free cash flow (49M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KEX scores higher overall (57/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Kirby Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Visit Website →Pangaea Logistic
INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Pangea Logistics Solutions, Ltd., provides dry bulk shipping and logistics services by sea to industrial customers around the world. The company is headquartered in Newport, Rhode Island.
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