Kirby Corporation KEX
Composite 58/100; the shares have moved about 27% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Its least supportive area is Income at 50 — still above average.
Balance-sheet strength ranks 70/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Momentum ranks 60/100 — a slight point in its favour. Growth ranks 57/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Its least supportive area is Income at 50 — still above average.
What the company does Kirby Corporation (KEX) operates domestic tank barges and towing vessels in the U.S., transporting bulk liquid products including petrochemicals, refined petroleum, and agricultural chemicals via its inland and coastal fleet of 1,105 tank barges and 266 towboats.
Key financials KEX reports ROE 10.7%, ROA 5.3%, and net margins 10.5%. Revenue grew 7.4% and EPS 12.8% recently. Debt/Equity is 0.35 and interest coverage 10.93x. Forward P/E is 21.19x and EV/EBITDA 11.48x.
Stock health Momentum shows -13.27% over 3m and -16.08% from the 52-week high; RSI(14) is 35.60. Sideravia scores Weak quality (40.4) but fair valuation (56.9), with overall 53.3/100.
Price vs fair value KEX trades at a PREMIUM of 39.10% versus our fair-value estimate and a discount of 24.93% to the analyst 12-month target. - Q2 earnings lagged estimates despite strong marine demand commentary (Zacks, 2026-07-29; Motley Fool, 2026-07-30) - Shares slid on mixed Q2 call sentiment (StockStory, 2026-07-30) - Analysts still see 27.41% upside citing cash flow potential (Zacks, 2026-07-30)
Looking forward Forward PEG of 2.67x and P/E 21.19x imply growth expectations are moderate. Management commentary on marine demand and cost discipline will be key to closing the valuation gap.
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