KINDER MORGAN INC (KMI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KMI • US49456B1017
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31.74 USD
+0.01 (+0.03%)
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This KMI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KMI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KMI had positive earnings in the past year.
- KMI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KMI had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years KMI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KMI has a Return On Assets of 4.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KMI outperforms 57.42% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.77%, KMI is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- KMI has a Return On Invested Capital (5.49%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KMI is significantly below the industry average of 22.77%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.35%) for KMI is below the current ROIC(5.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.18% | ||
| ROE | 9.77% | ||
| ROIC | 5.49% |
ROA(3y)3.72%
ROA(5y)3.46%
ROE(3y)8.7%
ROE(5y)8.02%
ROIC(3y)5.35%
ROIC(5y)5.29%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of KMI (17.97%) is better than 72.25% of its industry peers.
- KMI's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KMI has a Operating Margin of 27.89%. This is in the better half of the industry: KMI outperforms 69.38% of its industry peers.
- KMI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- KMI has a Gross Margin (49.31%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KMI has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.97% | ||
| GM | 49.31% |
OM growth 3Y9.91%
OM growth 5Y-1.35%
PM growth 3Y10.78%
PM growth 5Y81.71%
GM growth 3Y9.1%
GM growth 5Y-2.89%
2. KMI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KMI is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KMI remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KMI has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for KMI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.24, we must say that KMI is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- KMI has a Altman-Z score (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KMI has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.07. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KMI would need 11.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KMI has a Debt to FCF ratio (11.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that KMI is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.99, KMI is doing worse than 66.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC7.57%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.64 indicates that KMI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- KMI's Current ratio of 0.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KMI is outperformed by 77.03% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.50 indicates that KMI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- KMI's Quick ratio of 0.50 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KMI is outperformed by 82.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 |
3. KMI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.14% over the past year.
- KMI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.87% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 12.17% in the past year. This is quite good.
- KMI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.14%
EPS 3Y4.17%
EPS 5Y7.87%
EPS Q2Q%41.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y7.68%
Sales Q2Q%13.84%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.94% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KMI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.25% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.98%
EPS Next 2Y6.73%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
EPS Next 5Y6.94%
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y4.91%
Revenue Next 3Y4.82%
Revenue Next 5Y4.25%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. KMI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- KMI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.04.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KMI.
- KMI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
- KMI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.43.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KMI is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KMI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say KMI is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KMI is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.72% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- KMI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KMI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of KMI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.76
PEG (5Y)2.8
EPS Next 2Y6.73%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
5. KMI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KMI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.75%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.23, KMI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, KMI pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KMI has a limited annual growth rate of 2.35%.
- KMI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- KMI has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.35%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
- 85.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KMI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- KMI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP85.57%
EPS Next 2Y6.73%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
KMI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
31.74
+0.01 (+0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)04-22 2026-04-22/amc
Earnings (Next)07-14 2026-07-14/amc
Inst Owners69.3%
Inst Owner Change-0.25%
Ins Owners12.77%
Ins Owner Change0.33%
Market Cap70.62B
Revenue(TTM)16.94B
Net Income(TTM)3.04B
Analysts75.71
Price Target35.29 (11.18%)
Short Float %2.49%
Short Ratio3.52
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
Yearly Dividend1.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.35%
DP85.57%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date02-02 2026-02-02 (0.2925)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.67%
Max EPS beat(2)5.6%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.12%
Max EPS beat(4)5.6%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.25%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.21%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.87%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.47%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.53%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.67%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-8.45%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.11%
PT rev (1m)9.22%
PT rev (3m)11.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.43 | ||
| P/S | 4.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.27 | ||
| P/tB | 7.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.29 |
EPS(TTM)1.44
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY4.67%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY4.09%
OCF(TTM)2.66
OCFY8.38%
SpS7.61
BVpS14.01
TBVpS4.2
PEG (NY)2.76
PEG (5Y)2.8
Graham Number21.3029 (-32.88%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.18% | ||
| ROE | 9.77% | ||
| ROCE | 6.9% | ||
| ROIC | 5.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.49% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.07% | ||
| OM | 27.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 17.97% | ||
| GM | 49.31% | ||
| FCFM | 17.07% |
ROA(3y)3.72%
ROA(5y)3.46%
ROE(3y)8.7%
ROE(5y)8.02%
ROIC(3y)5.35%
ROIC(5y)5.29%
ROICexc(3y)5.35%
ROICexc(5y)5.32%
ROICexgc(3y)8.01%
ROICexgc(5y)8.03%
ROCE(3y)6.72%
ROCE(5y)6.65%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.39%
OM growth 3Y9.91%
OM growth 5Y-1.35%
PM growth 3Y10.78%
PM growth 5Y81.71%
GM growth 3Y9.1%
GM growth 5Y-2.89%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.99 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.07 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.29 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 123.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.61 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.24 |
F-Score6
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)112.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)16.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.31%
Profit Quality(3y)128.8%
Profit Quality(5y)153.7%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.14%
EPS 3Y4.17%
EPS 5Y7.87%
EPS Q2Q%41.18%
EPS Next Y7.98%
EPS Next 2Y6.73%
EPS Next 3Y7.18%
EPS Next 5Y6.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y7.68%
Sales Q2Q%13.84%
Revenue Next Year5.29%
Revenue Next 2Y4.91%
Revenue Next 3Y4.82%
Revenue Next 5Y4.25%
EBIT growth 1Y7.76%
EBIT growth 3Y5.41%
EBIT growth 5Y6.23%
EBIT Next Year73.4%
EBIT Next 3Y23.58%
EBIT Next 5Y15.45%
FCF growth 1Y-3.83%
FCF growth 3Y-4.76%
FCF growth 5Y0.34%
OCF growth 1Y5%
OCF growth 3Y6.01%
OCF growth 5Y5.39%
KINDER MORGAN INC / KMI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KMI stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KMI.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to KINDER MORGAN INC (KMI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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KINDER MORGAN INC (KMI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is KINDER MORGAN INC?
The financial health rating of KINDER MORGAN INC (KMI) is 2 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of KINDER MORGAN INC (KMI) stock?
The dividend rating of KINDER MORGAN INC (KMI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 85.57%.