Kirby Corp
NYSE:KEX

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Price: 128.3 USD -0.4% Market Closed
Market Cap: 7.4B USD
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Intrinsic Value

The intrinsic value of one KEX stock under the Base Case scenario is 159.01 USD. Compared to the current market price of 128.3 USD, Kirby Corp is Undervalued by 19%.

The Intrinsic Value is calculated as the average of DCF and Relative values:

KEX Intrinsic Value
159.01 USD
Undervaluation 19%
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Business Breakdown

Kirby Corporation, a prominent player in the marine transportation and industrial sectors, has carved out a vital niche in the US economy by specializing in the transportation of bulk liquid products. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Kirby operates a fleet of over 800 vessels, making it one of the largest inland tank barge operators in North America. The company is particularly focused on hauling petrochemicals, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals across major waterways. With a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and safety, Kirby has built a reputation as a reliable partner for its clients, which include some of the largest names in the energy an...

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Balance Sheet Decomposition
Kirby Corp

Current Assets 1.2B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 67.1m
Receivables 590.5m
Other Current Assets 506.8m
Non-Current Assets 4.7B
PP&E 4.1B
Intangibles 475.3m
Other Non-Current Assets 82.3m
Current Liabilities 698m
Accounts Payable 248.9m
Accrued Liabilities 251m
Other Current Liabilities 198m
Non-Current Liabilities 1.9B
Long-Term Debt 970.4m
Other Non-Current Liabilities 900m
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Earnings Waterfall
Kirby Corp

Revenue
3.3B USD
Cost of Revenue
-2.2B USD
Gross Profit
1B USD
Operating Expenses
-604.9m USD
Operating Income
439.1m USD
Other Expenses
-133.3m USD
Net Income
305.7m USD

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Kirby Corporation reported third-quarter earnings per share of $1.55, a significant increase from $1.05 a year prior, attributed to steady demand and effective execution. Revenue rose 9% year-over-year, driven by an 11% increase in inland marine transportation and a remarkable 23% in coastal revenues. The company generated over $130 million in free cash flow, using $70 million to reduce debt and $56 million for stock buybacks. Looking ahead, 2024 forecasts highlight cash flow from operations between $600-$700 million, with inland margins expected to improve 200-300 basis points. However, some seasonal headwinds might lead to a slight revenue decline in Q4.

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KEX Profitability Score
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Kirby Corp's profitability score is 51/100. The higher the profitability score, the more profitable the company is.

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Kirby Corp's profitability score is 51/100. The higher the profitability score, the more profitable the company is.

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Kirby Corp's solvency score is 53/100. The higher the solvency score, the more solvent the company is.

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Kirby Corp's solvency score is 53/100. The higher the solvency score, the more solvent the company is.

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KEX Price Targets Summary
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Wall Street analysts forecast KEX stock price to rise over the next 12 months.

According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for KEX is 143.09 USD with a low forecast of 137.36 USD and a high forecast of 154.35 USD.

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137.36 USD
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Kirby Corp

Country

United States of America

Industry

Marine

Market Cap

7.4B USD

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Description

Kirby Corp. engages in the provision of diesel engines, reduction gears and ancillary products for marine and power generation applications. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and currently employs 5,125 full-time employees. The firm operates through two segments: Marine Transportation, and Distribution and Services. The Marine Transportation segment provides marine transportation services, operating tank barges and towing vessels transporting bulk liquid products throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, coastwise along all three United States coasts. The Distribution and Services segment sells after-market service and replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, and controls, specialized electrical distribution and control systems, energy storage battery systems, and related oilfield services equipment, rebuilds component parts or entire diesel engines, transmissions and reduction gears, and related equipment used in oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway and other industrial applications.

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Houston
55 Waugh Dr Ste 1000
+17134351000.0
kirbycorp.com

IPO

1981-05-22

Employees

5 125

Officers

CEO & Director
Mr. David W. Grzebinski C.F.A.
President & COO
Mr. Christian G. O'Neil
Executive VP & CFO
Mr. Raj Kumar
VP & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Scott P. Miller
Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Ms. Amy D. Husted
VP, Controller & Assistant Secretary
Mr. Ronald A. Dragg
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VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer
Mr. Kurt A. Niemietz
Vice President of Public & Government Affairs
Mr. William Matthew Woodruff
Vice President of Human Resources
Ms. Julie M. Kruger
President of Kirby Engine Systems
Mr. Dorman Lynn Strahan
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What is the Intrinsic Value of one KEX stock?

The intrinsic value of one KEX stock under the Base Case scenario is 159.01 USD.

Is KEX stock undervalued or overvalued?

Compared to the current market price of 128.3 USD, Kirby Corp is Undervalued by 19%.

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