KEX
BULLISHAt a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Key Strengths
Key Risks
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
P/E of 23.88 is reasonable for the sector, but the PEG of 2.63 indicates a valuation stretch.
- Below Intrinsic Value
- Well above Graham Number
- High PEG ratio
Growth is driven more by margin expansion and efficiency than top-line revenue.
- Triple-digit earnings growth
- Positive forward P/E compression (18.57)
- Revenue growth is modest (6.2%) compared to earnings spikes
Exceptional historical reliability in meeting and exceeding analyst expectations.
- Consistent EPS beats over 25 quarters
- Strong 5-year price appreciation (+137.9%)
Extremely stable balance sheet with minimal bankruptcy risk.
- Piotroski 8/9
- Low Debt/Equity (0.34)
- Current Ratio 1.53
- Quick Ratio below 1.0 (0.88)
Company reinvests all capital or uses it for buybacks/debt rather than dividends.
- No dividend paid
- 0% payout ratio
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KEX and closest competitors.
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KEX
Kirby Corporation
Primary
|
+137.9% | +110.1% | +57.6% | +70.3% | +12.5% | +5.0% |
|
AWI
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Peer
|
+142.3% | +157.4% | +25.5% | +11.5% | -2.1% | -4.5% |
|
CAE
CAE Inc.
Peer
|
-18.5% | +12.3% | +4.2% | -11.8% | -5.5% | -5.8% |
|
TTEK
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Peer
|
+27.5% | +15.6% | +1.3% | -3.4% | +5.4% | -1.0% |
|
POOL
Pool Corporation
Peer
|
-37.3% | -30.1% | -23.7% | -21.4% | +7.1% | +5.7% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
Industrials Sector Comparison
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KEX
Kirby Corporation
|
BULLISH | $8.09B | 23.88 | 10.6% | 10.5% | $150.94 | |
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AWI
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $8.1B | 27.1 | 38.0% | 19.1% | $187.28 | Compare |
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CAE
CAE Inc.
|
BEARISH | $8.15B | 29.44 | 7.7% | 7.7% | $25.32 | Compare |
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TTEK
Tetra Tech, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $8.18B | 23.59 | 19.9% | 7.9% | $31.38 | Compare |
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POOL
Pool Corporation
|
BEARISH | $8.3B | 20.8 | 33.1% | 7.7% | $225.64 | Compare |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | O'NEIL CHRISTIAN G | President | Sale | 11,287 | $1,493,722 |
| 2026-03-02 | KUMAR RAJ | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 3,000 | $398,100 |
| 2026-02-24 | GRZEBINSKI DAVID W | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 34,152 | $4,441,468 |
| 2026-02-24 | GRZEBINSKI DAVID W | Chief Executive Officer | Option Exercise | 34,152 | $2,503,000 |
| 2026-02-20 | EMBREE TRACY A | Director | Stock Award | 384 | - |
| 2026-02-20 | HUSTED AMY DELANEY | General Counsel | Sale | 11,667 | $1,508,893 |
| 2026-02-20 | HUSTED AMY DELANEY | General Counsel | Option Exercise | 8,667 | $635,204 |
| 2026-02-19 | DAVIS BARRY E | Director | Sale | 8,480 | $1,089,765 |
| 2026-02-19 | DAVIS BARRY E | Director | Option Exercise | 8,480 | $675,579 |
| 2026-02-13 | MCCAULEY JENNIFER N | Officer | Stock Award | 934 | - |
| 2026-02-10 | MILLER SCOTT P | Chief Technology Officer | Sale | 3,960 | $477,893 |
| 2026-02-09 | WOODRUFF WILLIAM MATTHEW | Officer | Sale | 2,000 | $243,760 |
| 2026-02-04 | DRAGG RONALD A | Officer | Sale | 5,429 | $662,338 |
| 2026-02-04 | DRAGG RONALD A | Officer | Option Exercise | 2,787 | $204,259 |
| 2026-02-03 | NIEMIETZ KURT A. | Officer and Treasurer | Stock Award | 1,656 | - |
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
KEX operates in the marine transportation sector, specializing in inland and coastal tank barge operations and distribution services for the power generation, oil and gas, and industrial markets. While specific financial metrics were not provided in the excerpts, the company's operational risks are centered on industry competition and adherence to environmental and governmental regulations.
Kirby Corporation (KEX) is the largest domestic tank barge operator in the U.S., diversifying its operations through bulk liquid transport, dry-bulk commodities, and industrial after-market services and equipment rentals. While specific financial metrics were not provided in this excerpt, the company's risk factors are incorporated by reference from its Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Kirby Corporation (KEX) is the largest domestic tank barge operator in the U.S., specializing in the transport of bulk liquid products and providing industrial after-market services and equipment rentals. While specific financial metrics were not provided in the excerpt, the company refers investors to its 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a comprehensive discussion of risk factors.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Past News Coverage
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