KNIFE RIVER CORP (KNF) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KNF • US4988941047

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83.5575 USD
-1.26 (-1.49%)
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This KNF fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. KNF Profitability Analysis

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 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • KNF's Return On Assets of 4.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KNF is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • KNF has a Return On Equity of 9.57%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNF outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
  • KNF's Return On Invested Capital of 6.59% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KNF is outperformed by 61.54% 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 8.79%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.3%
ROE 9.57%
ROIC 6.59%
ROA(3y)6.14%
ROA(5y)5.88%
ROE(3y)12.56%
ROE(5y)12.52%
ROIC(3y)8.63%
ROIC(5y)8.35%
KNF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKNF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10

1.3 Margins

  • KNF's Profit Margin of 4.99% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KNF is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KNF has declined.
  • KNF's Operating Margin of 9.26% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KNF is outperformed by 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNF has remained more or less at the same level.
  • KNF has a worse Gross Margin (18.35%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
  • KNF's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.26%
PM (TTM) 4.99%
GM 18.35%
OM growth 3Y7.15%
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3Y2.88%
PM growth 5Y-5.89%
GM growth 3Y8.83%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
KNF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKNF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

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2. KNF Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • KNF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • KNF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for KNF is higher compared to a year ago.
KNF Yearly Shares OutstandingKNF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • KNF has an Altman-Z score of 3.15. This indicates that KNF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KNF has a better Altman-Z score (3.15) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.70 indicates that KNF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of KNF (0.70) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.15
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC11.11%
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 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • KNF has a Current Ratio of 2.54. This indicates that KNF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • KNF has a Current ratio of 2.54. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNF outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that KNF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KNF has a Quick ratio (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.54
Quick Ratio 1.39
KNF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKNF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. KNF Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for KNF have decreased strongly by -22.03% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, KNF shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.17% on average per year.
  • KNF shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.52%.
  • Measured over the past years, KNF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.63% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.03%
EPS 3Y10.35%
EPS 5Y1.17%
EPS Q2Q%36.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.52%
Revenue growth 3Y7.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%14.9%

3.2 Future

  • KNF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.84% yearly.
  • KNF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.51%
EPS Next 2Y16.75%
EPS Next 3Y15.56%
EPS Next 5Y17.84%
Revenue Next Year9.29%
Revenue Next 2Y7.44%
Revenue Next 3Y6.92%
Revenue Next 5Y7.81%

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 accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
KNF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKNF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B
KNF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKNF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. KNF Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • KNF is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.27.
  • KNF's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KNF is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, KNF is valued at the same level.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.76, KNF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • KNF's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • KNF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.27
Fwd PE 25.76
KNF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKNF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KNF indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KNF is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.06
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

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • KNF's earnings are expected to grow with 15.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)25.82
EPS Next 2Y16.75%
EPS Next 3Y15.56%

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5. KNF Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for KNF!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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KNF Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KNIFE RIVER CORP

NYSE:KNF (4/16/2026, 1:57:07 PM)

83.5575

-1.26 (-1.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners95.72%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change-3.32%
Market Cap4.73B
Revenue(TTM)3.15B
Net Income(TTM)157.07M
Analysts81.25
Price Target107.02 (28.08%)
Short Float %6.99%
Short Ratio5.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.39%
Max EPS beat(2)33.17%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-37.85%
Max EPS beat(4)33.17%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.67%
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)0.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.3%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.17%
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)2.76%
PT rev (3m)6.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.27
Fwd PE 25.76
P/S 1.5
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 17
P/B 2.89
P/tB 4.35
EV/EBITDA 12.06
EPS(TTM)2.76
EY3.3%
EPS(NY)3.24
Fwd EY3.88%
FCF(TTM)-1.23
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)4.91
OCFY5.88%
SpS55.52
BVpS28.96
TBVpS19.21
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)25.82
Graham Number42.4086 (-49.25%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.3%
ROE 9.57%
ROCE 8.9%
ROIC 6.59%
ROICexc 6.85%
ROICexgc 8.31%
OM 9.26%
PM (TTM) 4.99%
GM 18.35%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)6.14%
ROA(5y)5.88%
ROE(3y)12.56%
ROE(5y)12.52%
ROIC(3y)8.63%
ROIC(5y)8.35%
ROICexc(3y)9.55%
ROICexc(5y)8.92%
ROICexgc(3y)11.28%
ROICexgc(5y)10.58%
ROCE(3y)11.66%
ROCE(5y)11.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.54%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.01%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y7.15%
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3Y2.88%
PM growth 5Y-5.89%
GM growth 3Y8.83%
GM growth 5Y1.52%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.7
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.38
Cap/Depr 179.64%
Cap/Sales 11.06%
Interest Coverage 3.7
Cash Conversion 57.4%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.54
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z 3.15
F-Score4
WACC11.11%
ROIC/WACC0.59
Cap/Depr(3y)135.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)145.96%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.25%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.03%
EPS 3Y10.35%
EPS 5Y1.17%
EPS Q2Q%36.59%
EPS Next Y17.51%
EPS Next 2Y16.75%
EPS Next 3Y15.56%
EPS Next 5Y17.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.52%
Revenue growth 3Y7.47%
Revenue growth 5Y7.63%
Sales Q2Q%14.9%
Revenue Next Year9.29%
Revenue Next 2Y7.44%
Revenue Next 3Y6.92%
Revenue Next 5Y7.81%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.17%
EBIT growth 3Y15.15%
EBIT growth 5Y6.7%
EBIT Next Year99.33%
EBIT Next 3Y32.95%
EBIT Next 5Y23.64%
FCF growth 1Y-146.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-13.6%
OCF growth 3Y10.31%
OCF growth 5Y3.68%

KNIFE RIVER CORP / KNF Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KNF stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to KNF.


What is the valuation status for KNF stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to KNIFE RIVER CORP (KNF). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is KNIFE RIVER CORP (KNF) stock?

KNIFE RIVER CORP (KNF) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the valuation of KNIFE RIVER CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KNIFE RIVER CORP (KNF) is 30.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.89.


What is the expected EPS growth for KNIFE RIVER CORP (KNF) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNIFE RIVER CORP (KNF) is expected to grow by 17.51% in the next year.