Kirby Corporation
KEX
Rank in Stocks
#2639
Kirby Corporation is a leading operator of domestic tank barges within the... Kirby Corporation is a leading operator of domestic tank barges within the United States. Its Marine Transportation division specializes in moving bulk liquid products, providing comprehensive marine transport and towing services. These operations cover an extensive network, including the Mississippi River System, the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, all three U.S. coastlines, and extend to Alaska and Hawaii. The company transports a wide array of materials, such as petrochemicals, various black and refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals, primarily via tank barge. This segment also manages offshore dry-bulk barges and their accompanying tugboat units, facilitating the coastal transport of dry-bulk commodities across the U.S. As of December 31, 2021, Kirby's substantial fleet consisted of 1,025 inland tank barges, approximately 255 inland towboats, 31 coastal tank barges, 29 coastal tugboats, 4 offshore dry-bulk cargo barges, 4 offshore tugboats, and a single docking tugboat. The Distribution and Services segment focuses on providing critical support and equipment solutions. This includes selling aftermarket services and authentic replacement parts for a diverse range of machinery, such as engines, transmissions, reduction gears, electric motors, drives, controls, electrical distribution and control systems, energy storage battery systems, and related oilfield service equipment. A key offering is the rebuilding of essential components like diesel engines, transmissions, and reduction gears, along with other related equipment used across various sectors including oilfield services, marine, power generation, on-highway transportation, and other industrial applications. Additionally, this division rents out vital equipment, including generators, industrial compressors, high-capacity lift trucks, and refrigeration trailers. Kirby further extends its capabilities by manufacturing and remanufacturing oilfield service equipment, notably pressure pumping units, as well as producing electric power generation equipment, specialized electrical distribution and control systems, and robust energy storage/battery systems tailored for oilfield clients. Kirby Corporation serves a broad clientele, encompassing both various private businesses and the United States government. Established in 1921, the company was initially known as Kirby Exploration Company, Inc., before its renaming to Kirby Corporation in 1990. Its corporate headquarters are located in Houston, Texas.
Share Price
$136.34
Last synced: 2026-10-19
Market Cap
$7.20B
Change (1 day)
-0.03%
Change (1 year)
57.71%
Country
US
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Category
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P/E ratio for Kirby Corporation (KEX)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 21.07
According to Kirby Corporation latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 21.07. At the end of 2024 the company had a P/E ratio of 21.38.
P/E ratio history for Kirby Corporation from 2000 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 21.07 | 21.75% |
| 2025 | 17.31 | -19.07% |
| 2024 | 21.38 | 2.04% |
| 2023 | 20.96 | -33.66% |
| 2022 | 31.59 | -318.64% |
| 2021 | -14.45 | 26.82% |
| 2020 | -11.39 | -130.32% |
| 2019 | 37.58 | -26.51% |
| 2018 | 51.14 | 333.48% |
| 2017 | 11.80 | -53.07% |
| 2016 | 25.14 | 97.87% |
| 2015 | 12.70 | -21.71% |
| 2014 | 16.23 | -26.59% |
| 2013 | 22.10 | 34.85% |
| 2012 | 16.39 | -15.92% |
| 2011 | 19.49 | -3.54% |
| 2010 | 20.21 | 37.37% |
| 2009 | 14.71 | 58.26% |
| 2008 | 9.30 | -53.44% |
| 2007 | 19.96 | 6.46% |
| 2006 | 18.75 | -1.51% |
| 2005 | 19.04 | -13.34% |
| 2004 | 21.97 | 6.45% |
| 2003 | 20.64 | -14.10% |
| 2002 | 24.03 | 43.90% |
| 2001 | 16.70 | 11.31% |
| 2000 | 15.00 | 0.00% |
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share.
A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.