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Kirby Corporation · Industrials · United States · $7.3B · Avg Vol: $65M/d

65
StockRank
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Q
62
V
46
M
51
P/E (TTM)
21.7x
ROE
10.4%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Kirby has quality Q64 and momentum M69 with a buyback on file, but value at V46 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Kirby Corporation is the largest operator of inland tank barges in the United States, providing essential marine transportation for bulk liquid products across the country's extensive waterway network. The company also offers diversified pressure pumping and other oilfield services. Kirby's dominant market share, high barriers to entry in marine transport, and crucial role in industrial supply chains provide a significant competitive moat.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.8B3.1B3.3B3.4B6.5%3.5B3.6B3.9B7.2%
EPS2.043.744.956.3746.2%6.507.138.3914.8%
Shares59.9M58.6M57.3M53.8M-10.2%52.8M
Debt1.3B1.2B1.1B1.1B-3.4%1.2B
Equity3.0B3.2B3.4B3.4B3.6%
Op CF294.1M540.2M756.5M670.2M31.6%709.7M
Inv CF-139.6M-413.1M-400.1M-352.2M
Fin CF-108.8M-175.1M-314.5M-313.7M
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PRICE (1Y)+5.7%
131134137140143Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$138.57
RSI (14)
49.7
52W High
$157.69
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
62
ROIC
9.8%56.3
ROE
10.4%57.5
GP/Assets
19.3%55.9
Op. Margin
13.8%73.2
FCF/Assets
5.9%69.4
Piotroski
891.8
Int. Cover
11.2x53.8
D/E Ratio
0.36x49.1
Current Ratio
1.68x49.2
Value
46
P/E (TTM)
21.7x46.3
EV/EBITDA
11.1x54.6
P/FCF
20.7x50.6
P/B
2.2x46.7
P/S
2.1x39.0
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
51
52W High %
88%75.1
RS 6M
-4%62.8
SMA 50/200
1.05x65.7
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%16.5
EPS Rev 12W
+0.7%35.8
EPS Improve
+28%39.8
Q Growth
-5%31.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$7.3B
P/E (Forward)
16.9x
Gross Margin
33.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KEX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
KEXKirby Corporation(you)$7.3B65Hold
MATXMatson, Inc.$6.7B88Strong Buy
GNKGenco Shipping & Trading Limited$1.1B68Buy
PANLPangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.$528M87Strong Buy
FSSFederal Signal Corporation$7.2B66Buy
AWIArmstrong World Industries, Inc.$7.4B63Hold
CNMCore & Main, Inc.$8.3B63Hold
ZWSZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation$8.0B68Buy
AOSA. O. Smith Corporation$8.2B68Buy
VMIValmont Industries, Inc.$9.2B66Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.6x · Gross margin 29.2%

Kirby Corporation (KEX): Stock Score Summary

Kirby Corporation (KEX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 65/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (46/100), and Momentum (51/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Kirby has quality Q64 and momentum M69 with a buyback on file, but value at V46 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails. Insider selling is separately adverse.

Kirby Corporation is the largest operator of inland tank barges in the United States, providing essential marine transportation for bulk liquid products across the country's extensive waterway network. The company also offers diversified pressure pumping and other oilfield services. Kirby's dominant market share, high barriers to entry in marine transport, and crucial role in industrial supply chains provide a significant competitive moat.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$138.57
Market Cap$7.3B
P/E (TTM)21.66
P/E (Forward)16.89
Price/Book2.17
Return on Equity10.4%
Return on Invested Capital9.8%
Debt/Equity0.36x
Gross Margin33.2%
Operating Margin13.8%
Revenue Growth7.8%
Free Cash Flow$355M

Kirby Corporation operates in the Marine Shipping industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kirby Corporation’s (KEX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Kirby Corporation (KEX) is 65/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (46), and Momentum (51) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Kirby Corporation have an economic moat?
Kirby Corporation (KEX) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Kirby Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Kirby Corporation (KEX) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 65/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Kirby Corporation in?
Kirby Corporation (KEX) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Marine Shipping industry (United States).