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KNIFE RIVER CORP (KNF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:KNF - US4988941047 - Common Stock

72.69 USD
+0.39 (+0.54%)
Last: 10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
72.69 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, KNF scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KNF was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. KNF has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, KNF is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year KNF was profitable.
In the past year KNF had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KNF has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KNF had a positive operating cash flow.
KNF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKNF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

KNF has a worse Return On Assets (4.22%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.49%, KNF is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
KNF has a worse Return On Invested Capital (5.96%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KNF is in line with the industry average of 10.33%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.22%
ROE 10.49%
ROIC 5.96%
ROA(3y)6.39%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)13.14%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.15%
ROIC(5y)N/A
KNF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKNF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

KNF has a worse Profit Margin (5.20%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
KNF's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 8.77%, KNF is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
KNF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 18.13%, KNF is doing worse than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
KNF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.77%
PM (TTM) 5.2%
GM 18.13%
OM growth 3Y8.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y6.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.09%
GM growth 5YN/A
KNF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKNF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KNF is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KNF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KNF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
KNF Yearly Shares OutstandingKNF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
KNF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKNF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.75 indicates that KNF is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KNF's Altman-Z score of 2.75 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KNF outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that KNF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
KNF has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.92) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.75
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC9.94%
KNF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKNF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

KNF has a Current Ratio of 2.78. This indicates that KNF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KNF has a better Current ratio (2.78) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
KNF has a Quick Ratio of 1.57. This is a normal value and indicates that KNF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KNF has a Quick ratio of 1.57. This is in the better half of the industry: KNF outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 1.57
KNF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKNF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KNF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.48%.
KNF shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.65% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KNF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.43% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KNF shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.16% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.48%
EPS 3Y15.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-35.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.43%
Revenue growth 3Y9.16%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%3.33%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KNF will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.60% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, KNF will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-13.68%
EPS Next 2Y6.32%
EPS Next 3Y7.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.44%
Revenue Next 2Y7.66%
Revenue Next 3Y6.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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.
KNF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKNF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
KNF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKNF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.02, the valuation of KNF can be described as expensive.
KNF's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
KNF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.86.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.16, the valuation of KNF can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KNF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KNF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.02
Fwd PE 18.16
KNF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKNF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

KNF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.91
KNF Per share dataKNF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.32%
EPS Next 3Y7.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for KNF!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

KNIFE RIVER CORP

NYSE:KNF (10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 72.69 0 (0%)

72.69

+0.39 (+0.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/bmo
Inst Owners96.25%
Inst Owner Change-3.88%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change2.48%
Market Cap4.12B
Analysts85.71
Price Target112.32 (54.52%)
Short Float %5.66%
Short Ratio4.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-34.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-37.85%
Max EPS beat(2)-30.75%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.85%
Max EPS beat(4)20.92%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)14.17%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.3%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.3%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.98%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.27%
PT rev (3m)-4.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)-23.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.02
Fwd PE 18.16
P/S 1.4
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 16.86
P/B 2.82
P/tB 4.3
EV/EBITDA 12.91
EPS(TTM)2.69
EY3.7%
EPS(NY)4
Fwd EY5.51%
FCF(TTM)-0.94
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.31
OCFY5.93%
SpS52.06
BVpS25.79
TBVpS16.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.22%
ROE 10.49%
ROCE 8%
ROIC 5.96%
ROICexc 6.1%
ROICexgc 7.26%
OM 8.77%
PM (TTM) 5.2%
GM 18.13%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)6.39%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)13.14%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.15%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)10%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.77%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.28%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y10.27%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y10.85%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y8.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y6.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y8.09%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.21
Cap/Depr 186.91%
Cap/Sales 10.08%
Interest Coverage 4.54
Cash Conversion 58.47%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 1.57
Altman-Z 2.75
F-Score5
WACC9.94%
ROIC/WACC0.6
Cap/Depr(3y)125.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)140.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.28%
Profit Quality(3y)71.71%
Profit Quality(5y)57.21%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.48%
EPS 3Y15.65%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-35.04%
EPS Next Y-13.68%
EPS Next 2Y6.32%
EPS Next 3Y7.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.43%
Revenue growth 3Y9.16%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%3.33%
Revenue Next Year9.44%
Revenue Next 2Y7.66%
Revenue Next 3Y6.41%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y6.68%
EBIT growth 3Y18.28%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year63.6%
EBIT Next 3Y25.46%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-29.11%
FCF growth 3Y177.55%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-3.99%
OCF growth 3Y21.16%
OCF growth 5YN/A