Kirby Corporation

Kirby Corporation

131.50
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-5.74
(-4.18%)
6.52EPS
20.75P/E
7.22BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Kirby Corporation carries a market capitalization of 7.22B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 8.41B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap7.22B
Enterprise Value8.41B

Important Dates

Kirby Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 28, 2026.

Earnings Date10/28/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Kirby Corporation has 53.07M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding53.07M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Kirby Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20.75. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.11, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.10.

PE Ratio20.75
PS Ratio2.11
PB Ratio2.10
P/TBV Ratio2.42
P/FCF Ratio10.45
P/OCF Ratio10.39

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Kirby Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.03 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.41 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 17.19 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Kirby Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 11.31, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 8.41B versus a market cap of 7.22B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales2.41
EV / EBITDA11.03
EV / EBIT17.19
EV / FCF11.31

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Kirby Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.68, meaning it holds 1.7x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 35.62, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 17.21 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.68
Quick Ratio1.04
Debt / Equity35.62
Debt / EBITDA1.61
Interest Coverage17.21

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kirby Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 10.40, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 7.91 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 5.78, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 8.29, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 661,096.77 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 5,278.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 6.18 indicates how many times Kirby Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)10.40
Return on Assets (ROA)5.78
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)7.91
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)8.29
Revenue Per Employee661,096.77
Employee Count5,278.25
Inventory Turnover6.18

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kirby Corporation recorded 114.36M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 24.32, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 470.25M, leaving 355.23M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax114.36M
Effective Tax Rate24.32

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Kirby Corporation's stock has gained approximately 53.68% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 137.24, while the 200-day moving average is 136.35.

52-Week Price Change53.68%
50-Day Moving Average137.24
200-Day Moving Average136.35

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kirby Corporation generated 3.49B in revenue and converted that into 355.23M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 6.52. EBITDA reached 762.25M, while operating income came in at 483.73M.

Revenue3.49B
Gross Profit885.05M
Operating Income483.73M
Pretax Income470.25M
Net Income355.23M
EBITDA762.25M
EBIT488.92M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)6.52

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Kirby Corporation holds 38.96M in cash and equivalents against 1.23B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 998.39M. Total book value stands at 3.44B, with working capital of 503.54M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents38.96M
Total Debt1.23B
Net Debt998.39M
Equity (Book Value)3.44B
Book Value Per Share64.86
Working Capital503.54M

Cash Flow

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Kirby Corporation produced 709.66M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow709.66M
Free Cash Flow709.66M
FCF Per Share13.09

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kirby Corporation posted a gross margin of 25.36, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 13.86 and net profit margin of 10.18 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin25.36
Operating Margin13.86
Pretax Margin13.48
Profit Margin10.18
EBITDA Margin21.84

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. Free cash flow yield stands at 9.57, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 5.78, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Kirby Corporation shareholders.

Shareholder Yield5.78
FCF Yield9.57

Stock Splits

Kirby Corporation's most recent stock split took place on June 1, 2006 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date6/1/2006
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Kirby Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 3.40, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.40