GROWTH
Top line decelerating.
+3.0% YoY versus +5.6% prior. 3y CAGR +6.5%.
+3.0%
Kirby Corporation KEX
Industrials · Market Cap: $7.7B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-03-26
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Industrials · Market Cap: $7.7B
Live price unavailable
Fundamentals as of 2026-03-26
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
The Question
2 of 2 legendary models say BUY KEX.
What would legendary investors pay for KEX?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Kirby Corporation's ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
Financial story
Kirby Corporation's ROE and debt-to-equity are non-meaningful — large accumulated buybacks have driven stockholders' equity below zero, so the ratio denominators are uninterpretable. Operating margin and free cash flow are the better lenses here.
Bottom line: KEX is rated BUY by all 2 legendary models, 26% below avg fair value $191, but earns a B sector grade (60/100) in Industrials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
KEX's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
KEX is in the Industrials sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
2 of 2 legendary investor models rate KEX a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $191. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
KEX trades at 21.9x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
KEX and VMI differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full KEX vs VMI compare matrix.
+3.0% YoY versus +5.6% prior. 3y CAGR +6.5%.
+3.0%Net margin 10.5% versus 8.8% prior (+1.8pp). Operating 14.6%.
10.5%P/E 21.7x — 7% below the 5y median of 23.3x. Forward 20.1x hints at EPS expansion next year.
How does KEX compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingKEX sits at #24 in Industrials with a B grade (60/100).
