Kirby Corporation (KEX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Kirby Corporation stock (KEX) is currently trading at $135.88. Kirby Corporation PE ratio is 21.47. Kirby Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.17. Analyst consensus price target for KEX is $139.67. WallStSmart rates KEX as Hold.
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- Kirby Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- KEX Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- KEX analyst price target and Smart Rating
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KEX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Kirby Corporation (KEX)
KEX trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $296.24, offering a 59% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Kirby Corporation (KEX) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/book, revenue growth, eps growth. Concerns around operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Kirby Corporation (KEX) Key Strengths (5)
Earnings per share surging 102.10% year-over-year
103.34% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.38x book value, attractively priced
Strong revenue growth at 20.60% annually
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Kirby Corporation (KEX) Areas to Watch (5)
Losing money on operations
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.17x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $11 per $100 revenue
Kirby Corporation (KEX) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 63/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 8.6/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Institutional Own., Price/Book. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.38) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 20.60%, EPS Growth at 102.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.63), Price/Sales (2.17) suggest expensive pricing. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.50%, Operating Margin at -53.10%, Profit Margin at 10.50%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 20.60% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (EPS Growth, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Operating Margin, PEG Ratio). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
KEX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
KEX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.17x sits near its historical average of 2.05x (70th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 56% below its historical high of 4.98x set in May 2006, and 149% above its historical low of 0.87x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Kirby Corporation (KEX) · INDUSTRIALS › MARINE SHIPPING
The Big Picture
Kirby Corporation is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 3.4B with 21% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 10.5% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Generating 265M in free cash flow and 312M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Kirby Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Kirby Corporation maintain 21%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor MARINE SHIPPING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Kirby Corporation.
Bottom Line
Kirby Corporation offers an attractive blend of growth (21% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Kirby Corporation(KEX)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
MARINE SHIPPING
USA
Kirby Corporation operates domestic tank barges in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.