KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KNX - US4990491049 - Common Stock
53.45 USD
+1.09 (+2.08%)
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KNX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. KNX has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, KNX is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KNX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KNX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KNX has been profitable.
KNX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KNX has a Return On Assets (1.13%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KNX has a Return On Equity of 2.00%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
KNX has a Return On Invested Capital (1.80%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KNX is below the industry average of 6.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.13% | ||
| ROE | 2% | ||
| ROIC | 1.8% |
ROA(3y)3.22%
ROA(5y)4.29%
ROE(3y)5.27%
ROE(5y)6.84%
ROIC(3y)3.9%
ROIC(5y)5.25%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of KNX (1.90%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
KNX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KNX has a Operating Margin of 3.52%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
KNX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 66.32%, KNX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KNX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.9% | ||
| GM | 66.32% |
OM growth 3Y-43.02%
OM growth 5Y-19.6%
PM growth 3Y-49.59%
PM growth 5Y-24.29%
GM growth 3Y0.74%
GM growth 5Y1.66%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KNX is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for KNX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KNX has less shares outstanding
KNX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
KNX has an Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is not the best score and indicates that KNX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.91, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
KNX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.38, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC0.18
WACC10.18%
2.3 Liquidity
KNX has a Current Ratio of 1.33. This is a normal value and indicates that KNX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KNX has a better Current ratio (1.33) than 61.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.33 indicates that KNX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.33, KNX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KNX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 65.82%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, KNX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.27% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, KNX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by 0.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KNX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.87% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.82%
EPS 3Y-39.22%
EPS 5Y-13.27%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
3.2 Future
KNX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.46% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y26.18%
EPS Next 2Y40.75%
EPS Next 3Y44.47%
EPS Next 5Y32.46%
Revenue Next Year1.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y4.57%
Revenue Next 5Y4.6%
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.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 40.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KNX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KNX is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.39, KNX is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 25.45, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KNX.
KNX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KNX is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
KNX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KNX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KNX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
KNX's earnings are expected to grow with 44.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.75%
EPS Next 3Y44.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%, KNX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.75, KNX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, KNX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KNX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 21.76%!
KNX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As KNX did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.76%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
80.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KNX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
KNX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP80.22%
EPS Next 2Y40.75%
EPS Next 3Y44.47%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.34%
Inst Owner Change-2.39%
Ins Owners2.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.56%
Market Cap8.68B
Revenue(TTM)7.48B
Net Income(TTM)142.24M
Analysts78.4
Price Target54.66 (2.26%)
Short Float %5.45%
Short Ratio2.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)21.76%
DP80.22%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.45%
Max EPS beat(2)4.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.45%
Max EPS beat(4)9.28%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.34%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.01%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.93%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.25%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.11%
PT rev (1m)0.62%
PT rev (3m)0.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 10.61 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | 7.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.66 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY2.45%
EPS(NY)2.1
Fwd EY3.93%
FCF(TTM)-0.31
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY9.42%
SpS46.06
BVpS43.81
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.93
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.13% | ||
| ROE | 2% | ||
| ROCE | 2.29% | ||
| ROIC | 1.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.83% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.85% | ||
| OM | 3.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.9% | ||
| GM | 66.32% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.22%
ROA(5y)4.29%
ROE(3y)5.27%
ROE(5y)6.84%
ROIC(3y)3.9%
ROIC(5y)5.25%
ROICexc(3y)3.98%
ROICexc(5y)5.37%
ROICexgc(3y)8.67%
ROICexgc(5y)12.23%
ROCE(3y)4.95%
ROCE(5y)6.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-42.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-21.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y-41.74%
ROICexc growth 5Y-19.4%
OM growth 3Y-43.02%
OM growth 5Y-19.6%
PM growth 3Y-49.59%
PM growth 5Y-24.29%
GM growth 3Y0.74%
GM growth 5Y1.66%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.33 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
F-Score7
WACC10.18%
ROIC/WACC0.18
Cap/Depr(3y)123.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)65.82%
EPS 3Y-39.22%
EPS 5Y-13.27%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
EPS Next Y26.18%
EPS Next 2Y40.75%
EPS Next 3Y44.47%
EPS Next 5Y32.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.87%
Sales Q2Q%2.68%
Revenue Next Year1.05%
Revenue Next 2Y3.28%
Revenue Next 3Y4.57%
Revenue Next 5Y4.6%
EBIT growth 1Y41.06%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.86%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.46%
EBIT Next Year217.19%
EBIT Next 3Y64.69%
EBIT Next 5Y38.01%
FCF growth 1Y-195.84%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-32.43%
OCF growth 3Y-12.44%
OCF growth 5Y-0.98%
KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION / KNX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KNX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KNX.
What is the valuation status of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the financial health of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) stock?
The financial health rating of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) is expected to grow by 26.18% in the next year.