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KEX · NYSE · United States · Water Transportation
In shortKIRBY CORP is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+3.0% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 14.8% | 66/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 10.5% | 62/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 10.5% | 53/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 8.7% | 58/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.53× | 60/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.27× | 96/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 1.10× | 83/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 10.71× | 88/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 4.12 | 77/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 12.1% | 68/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.14× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 8.7% | 79/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 10.5% | 13/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 6.5% | 53/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 46.1% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,247 | 2,785 | 3,092 | 3,266 | 3,364 |
| Selling, general & admin | 267 | 303 | 335 | 337 | 356 |
| Operating income | (258) | 193 | 335 | 399 | 496 |
| Interest expense | 42 | 45 | 52 | 49 | 46 |
| Pre-tax income | (291) | 165 | 294 | 363 | 471 |
| Income tax | (44) | 42 | 71 | 76 | 116 |
| Net income | (247) | 122 | 223 | 287 | 355 |
| Diluted EPS | −$4.11 | $2.03 | $3.72 | $4.91 | $6.33 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 56 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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4.12 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
7/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Aug 5, 2026