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Kirby Corporation (KEX)
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Company Info

ISIN

US4972661064

CUSIP

497266106

Sector

Industrials

IPO Date

Aug 21, 1991

Highlights

Market Cap

$5.42B

EPS (TTM)

$4.91

PE Ratio

19.42

PEG Ratio

2.63

Total Revenue (TTM)

$2.46B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$688.05M

EBITDA (TTM)

$540.70M

Year Range

$83.94 - $132.21

Target Price

$131.33

Short %

3.20%

Short Ratio

2.72

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Kirby Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


1,200.00%1,400.00%1,600.00%1,800.00%2,000.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
1,440.69%
1,252.49%
KEX (Kirby Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

Kirby Corporation had a return of -9.90% year-to-date (YTD) and 0.38% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Kirby Corporation had an annualized return of 1.51%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 9.70%, indicating that Kirby Corporation did not perform as well as the benchmark.


KEX

YTD

-9.90%

1M

-5.15%

6M

-22.01%

1Y

0.38%

5Y*

15.48%

10Y*

1.51%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-10.18%

1M

-6.92%

6M

-9.92%

1Y

5.42%

5Y*

12.98%

10Y*

9.70%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of KEX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20253.17%-4.52%-3.08%-5.62%-9.90%
20240.23%11.52%8.66%14.49%13.78%-3.58%2.63%-2.41%2.09%-6.26%10.24%-16.37%34.81%
20239.99%2.47%-3.90%3.07%-0.39%7.53%5.89%1.66%-0.04%-9.78%2.74%2.25%21.96%
20229.69%-0.05%10.81%-9.68%3.57%-9.91%4.27%5.71%-9.38%14.78%0.06%-7.79%8.30%
2021-2.06%23.25%-3.64%5.67%2.56%-7.18%-4.50%-7.46%-10.51%9.28%-0.36%13.79%14.64%
2020-18.14%-13.02%-31.81%22.89%-4.01%4.45%-13.67%-8.22%-14.77%6.41%31.46%2.43%-42.11%
201911.21%-0.92%1.20%8.80%-5.31%2.09%-0.81%-6.09%11.65%-3.65%6.58%6.12%32.91%
201812.13%0.13%2.60%10.85%6.33%-7.83%-0.18%4.61%-5.78%-12.53%6.12%-11.76%0.84%
2017-3.08%7.37%1.95%0.07%-6.16%0.91%-8.90%2.79%5.35%7.43%-5.01%-0.74%0.45%
2016-3.74%11.77%6.50%5.86%9.81%-10.97%-12.66%-4.39%19.31%-5.16%7.63%4.81%26.38%
2015-10.22%6.33%-2.63%4.64%-2.32%-0.07%-5.54%-2.60%-12.17%5.39%-1.06%-18.54%-34.83%
20140.54%4.83%-3.21%-0.62%9.87%5.96%-0.58%2.43%-1.21%-6.17%-13.06%-16.02%-18.65%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of KEX is 49, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of KEX is 4949
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of KEX is 5252
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of KEX is 4444
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of KEX is 4545
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of KEX is 5252
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of KEX is 5252
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kirby Corporation (KEX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for KEX, currently valued at -0.04, compared to the broader market-2.00-1.000.001.002.003.00
KEX: -0.04
^GSPC: 0.24
The chart of Sortino ratio for KEX, currently valued at 0.19, compared to the broader market-6.00-4.00-2.000.002.004.00
KEX: 0.19
^GSPC: 0.47
The chart of Omega ratio for KEX, currently valued at 1.02, compared to the broader market0.501.001.502.00
KEX: 1.02
^GSPC: 1.07
The chart of Calmar ratio for KEX, currently valued at -0.04, compared to the broader market0.001.002.003.004.00
KEX: -0.04
^GSPC: 0.24
The chart of Martin ratio for KEX, currently valued at -0.09, compared to the broader market-5.000.005.0010.0015.0020.00
KEX: -0.09
^GSPC: 1.08

The current Kirby Corporation Sharpe ratio is -0.04. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Kirby Corporation with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio0.001.002.003.00NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
-0.04
0.24
KEX (Kirby Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History


Kirby Corporation doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


-35.00%-30.00%-25.00%-20.00%-15.00%-10.00%-5.00%0.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
-26.98%
-14.02%
KEX (Kirby Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Kirby Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Kirby Corporation was 72.25%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 1058 trading sessions.

The current Kirby Corporation drawdown is 26.98%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-72.25%Sep 12, 20141388Mar 18, 20201058May 31, 20242446
-66.77%May 16, 2008200Mar 3, 2009671Oct 27, 2011871
-42.7%Feb 23, 1994300May 2, 1995706Feb 17, 19981006
-37.5%Oct 11, 1991257Oct 15, 1992123Apr 13, 1993380
-36.23%Mar 13, 2002136Sep 24, 2002309Dec 15, 2003445

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Kirby Corporation volatility is 16.55%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%NovemberDecember2025FebruaryMarchApril
16.55%
13.60%
KEX (Kirby Corporation)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Kirby Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kirby Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio
20.040.060.080.0100.0
KEX: 19.4
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for KEX, comparing it with other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, KEX has a P/E ratio of 19.4. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
KEX: 2.6
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for KEX compared to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. KEX currently has a PEG ratio of 2.6. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
2.04.06.08.010.0
KEX: 1.7
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KEX relative to other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, KEX has a P/S ratio of 1.7. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
2.04.06.08.0
KEX: 1.6
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KEX in comparison with other companies in the Marine Shipping industry. Currently, KEX has a P/B value of 1.6. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Historical P/E Ratio Chart

The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Kirby Corporation.


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Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items
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