Historical Valuation
Kirby Corp (KEX) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 16.48 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 26.22. The fair price of Kirby Corp (KEX) is between 54.55 to 302.87 according to relative valuation methord.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
54.55-302.87
Current Price：126.35
Fair
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Kirby Corp (KEX) has a current Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 1.82. Compared to its 3-year average P/B ratio of 1.71 , the current P/B ratio is approximately 6.67% higher. Relative to its 5-year average P/B ratio of 1.53, the current P/B ratio is about 19.31% higher. Kirby Corp (KEX) has a Forward Free Cash Flow (FCF) yield of approximately 3.05%. Compared to its 3-year average FCF yield of 3.55%, the current FCF yield is approximately -14.23% lower. Relative to its 5-year average FCF yield of 4.49% , the current FCF yield is about -32.17% lower.
P/B
Median3y
1.71
Median5y
1.53
FCF Yield
Median3y
3.55
Median5y
4.49
Competitors Valuation Multiple
AI Analysis for KEX
The average P/S ratio for KEX competitors is 1.84, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Kirby Corp Corp (KEX.N) exhibits a P/S ratio of 1.74, which is -5.56% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 4.81%, this premium appears unsustainable.
Performance Decomposition
AI Analysis for KEX
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Market capitalization of KEX increased by 0.00% over the past 1 year. The primary factor behind the change was an decrease in Unknown from 0.00 to 0.00.
The secondary factor is the Unknown, contributed 0.00%to the performance.
Overall, the performance of KEX in the past 1 year is driven by Unknown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is KEX currently overvalued or undervalued?
Kirby Corp (KEX) is now in the Fair zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 16.48 is considered Fairly compared with the five-year average of 26.22. The fair price of Kirby Corp (KEX) is between 54.55 to 302.87 according to relative valuation methord.
What is Kirby Corp (KEX) fair value?
KEX's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average , adjusted by weights. The fair price of Kirby Corp (KEX) is between 54.55 to 302.87 according to relative valuation methord.
How does KEX's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?
The average P/S ratio for KEX's competitors is 1.84, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Kirby Corp Corp (KEX) exhibits a P/S ratio of 1.74, which is -5.56% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 4.81%, this premium appears unsustainable.
What is the current P/B ratio for Kirby Corp (KEX) as of Jan 10 2026?
As of Jan 10 2026, Kirby Corp (KEX) has a P/B ratio of 1.82. This indicates that the market values KEX at 1.82 times its book value.
What is the current FCF Yield for Kirby Corp (KEX) as of Jan 10 2026?
As of Jan 10 2026, Kirby Corp (KEX) has a FCF Yield of 3.05%. This means that for every dollar of Kirby Corp’s market capitalization, the company generates 3.05 cents in free cash flow.
What is the current Forward P/E ratio for Kirby Corp (KEX) as of Jan 10 2026?
As of Jan 10 2026, Kirby Corp (KEX) has a Forward P/E ratio of 16.48. This means the market is willing to pay $16.48 for every dollar of Kirby Corp’s expected earnings over the next 12 months.
What is the current Forward P/S ratio for Kirby Corp (KEX) as of Jan 10 2026?
As of Jan 10 2026, Kirby Corp (KEX) has a Forward P/S ratio of 1.74. This means the market is valuing KEX at $1.74 for every dollar of expected revenue over the next 12 months.