KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:KNX • US4990491049
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This KNX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KNX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KNX was profitable.
- KNX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KNX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years KNX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.55%, KNX is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of KNX (0.93%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KNX has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.14%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KNX outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
- KNX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 1.91%. This is significantly below the industry average of 7.14%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.14%) for KNX is above the 3 year average (1.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.55% | ||
| ROE | 0.93% | ||
| ROIC | 2.14% |
ROA(3y)1.06%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)1.88%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)1.91%
ROIC(5y)4.2%
1.3 Margins
- KNX has a Profit Margin (0.88%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- KNX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 4.27%, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KNX has declined.
- KNX has a better Gross Margin (66.32%) than 80.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KNX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.88% | ||
| GM | 66.32% |
OM growth 3Y-31.83%
OM growth 5Y-19.22%
PM growth 3Y-56.03%
PM growth 5Y-36.82%
GM growth 3Y1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
2. KNX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KNX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- KNX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for KNX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- KNX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KNX has an Altman-Z score of 2.10. 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.
- KNX has a Altman-Z score (2.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- KNX has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.99. This is a neutral value as KNX would need 4.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.99, KNX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- KNX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.30, KNX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.1 |
ROIC/WACC0.21
WACC10.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that KNX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- KNX has a Current ratio of 0.86. This is in the lower half of the industry: KNX underperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that KNX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of KNX (0.86) is worse than 69.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. KNX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.87% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, KNX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -14.39% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.80% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, KNX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.83% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.87%
EPS 3Y-36.96%
EPS 5Y-14.39%
EPS Q2Q%-13.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.8%
Revenue growth 3Y0.18%
Revenue growth 5Y9.83%
Sales Q2Q%-0.43%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 36.10% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, KNX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y52.55%
EPS Next 2Y53.68%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
EPS Next 5Y36.1%
Revenue Next Year4.32%
Revenue Next 2Y6.1%
Revenue Next 3Y5.73%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. KNX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- KNX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 44.71.
- KNX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KNX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.61), we can say KNX is valued expensively.
- KNX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.31.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KNX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KNX is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KNX is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KNX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KNX is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KNX indicates a rather cheap valuation: KNX is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- KNX's earnings are expected to grow with 47.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.68%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
5. KNX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%, 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.
- KNX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KNX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 17.52%!
- KNX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- KNX has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.52%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- 178.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KNX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KNX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP178.08%
EPS Next 2Y53.68%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
KNX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
56.34
+1.33 (+2.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-21 2026-01-21/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21
Inst Owners104.94%
Inst Owner Change8.11%
Ins Owners2.93%
Ins Owner Change1.1%
Market Cap9.15B
Revenue(TTM)7.47B
Net Income(TTM)65.95M
Analysts76.8
Price Target64.56 (14.59%)
Short Float %4.9%
Short Ratio2.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.52%
DP178.08%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.16%
Max EPS beat(2)-13.45%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.16%
Max EPS beat(4)8.25%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.16%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-12.21%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.61%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.47%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.85%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.56%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)18.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.31 | ||
| P/S | 1.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.22 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | 7.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10 |
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY2.24%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY3.41%
FCF(TTM)2.9
FCFY5.15%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY13.84%
SpS45.99
BVpS43.6
TBVpS7.46
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number35.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.55% | ||
| ROE | 0.93% | ||
| ROCE | 2.92% | ||
| ROIC | 2.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.83% | ||
| OM | 4.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.88% | ||
| GM | 66.32% | ||
| FCFM | 6.31% |
ROA(3y)1.06%
ROA(5y)3.44%
ROE(3y)1.88%
ROE(5y)5.63%
ROIC(3y)1.91%
ROIC(5y)4.2%
ROICexc(3y)1.95%
ROICexc(5y)4.3%
ROICexgc(3y)4.33%
ROICexgc(5y)9.66%
ROCE(3y)2.61%
ROCE(5y)5.73%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-32.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.43%
OM growth 3Y-31.83%
OM growth 5Y-19.22%
PM growth 3Y-56.03%
PM growth 5Y-36.82%
GM growth 3Y1.83%
GM growth 5Y0.35%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 114.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 714.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.1 |
F-Score6
WACC10.33%
ROIC/WACC0.21
Cap/Depr(3y)116.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)112.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.87%
EPS 3Y-36.96%
EPS 5Y-14.39%
EPS Q2Q%-13.89%
EPS Next Y52.55%
EPS Next 2Y53.68%
EPS Next 3Y47.09%
EPS Next 5Y36.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.8%
Revenue growth 3Y0.18%
Revenue growth 5Y9.83%
Sales Q2Q%-0.43%
Revenue Next Year4.32%
Revenue Next 2Y6.1%
Revenue Next 3Y5.73%
Revenue Next 5Y5.62%
EBIT growth 1Y27.26%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.71%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.28%
EBIT Next Year219.31%
EBIT Next 3Y62.88%
EBIT Next 5Y45.06%
FCF growth 1Y2446.07%
FCF growth 3Y-9.48%
FCF growth 5Y3.41%
OCF growth 1Y58.52%
OCF growth 3Y-4.09%
OCF growth 5Y6.61%
KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION / KNX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for KNX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to KNX.
Can you provide the valuation status for KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION?
KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KNX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) is expected to grow by 52.55% in the next year.
Is the dividend of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION sustainable?
The dividend rating of KNIGHT-SWIFT TRANSPORTATION (KNX) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 178.08%.