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Kirby Corporation · Industrials · United States · $7.9B · Avg Vol: $92M/d

83
StockRank
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Q
64
V
45
M
70
P/E (TTM)
22.2x
ROE
10.7%
D/E
0.3x
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%3.4B3.5B3.8B6.1%
EPS2.043.744.956.3746.2%6.507.068.3114.2%
Shares59.9M58.6M57.3M53.8M-10.2%53.5M
Debt1.3B1.2B1.1B1.1B-3.4%1.2B
Equity3.0B3.2B3.4B3.4B3.6%
Op CF294.1M540.2M756.5M670.2M31.6%731.3M
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)+5.9%
130135140144149Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$148.65
RSI (14)
81.3
52W High
$157.69
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
64
ROIC
9.8%60.3
ROE
10.7%61.3
GP/Assets
19.3%60.2
Op. Margin
13.3%73.7
FCF/Assets
5.9%69.8
Piotroski
890.3
Int. Cover
11.2x52.2
D/E Ratio
0.35x52.0
Current Ratio
1.59x45.0
Value
45
P/E (TTM)
22.2x46.3
EV/EBITDA
11.4x52.5
P/FCF
22.4x48.6
P/B
2.3x42.8
P/S
2.3x35.9
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
70
52W High %
94%87.7
RS 6M
6%76.0
SMA 50/200
1.13x77.7
EPS Rev 4W
-0.2%72.0
EPS Rev 12W
+1.6%76.5
EPS Improve
+27%37.7
Q Growth
7%47.9

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$7.9B
P/E (Forward)
17.5x
Gross Margin
33.9%

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)$7.9B83STRONG BUY
MATXMatson, Inc.$6.4B80STRONG BUY
GNKGenco Shipping & Trading Limited$1.2B58HOLD
PANLPangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.$501M73BUY
TTCThe Toro Company$8.9B85STRONG BUY
AOSA. O. Smith Corporation$8.4B80STRONG BUY
LSTRLandstar System, Inc.$6.8B85STRONG BUY
CMCCommercial Metals Company$7.6B87STRONG BUY
TKRThe Timken Company$9.8B82STRONG BUY
ENSEnerSys$7.0B81STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 10.7% · P/E 30.7x · Gross margin 28.6%

Kirby Corporation (KEX) — Stock Score Summary

Kirby Corporation (KEX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 83/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (45/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. 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$148.65
Market Cap$7.9B
P/E (TTM)22.24
P/E (Forward)17.49
Price/Book2.27
Return on Equity10.7%
Return on Invested Capital9.8%
Debt/Equity0.35x
Gross Margin33.9%
Operating Margin13.3%
Revenue Growth7.4%
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 83/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (45), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Kirby Corporation have an economic moat?
Kirby Corporation (KEX) has a Quality factor score of 64/100. 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 Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 83/100. 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).