Knife River Corporation
KNF
Rank in Stocks
#4354
Knife River Corporation is a U.S.-based entity focused on supplying... Knife River Corporation is a U.S.-based entity focused on supplying aggregate-derived building materials and offering related contracting services. Its business activities are structured across six distinct operational segments: Pacific, Northwest, Mountain, North Central, South, and Energy Services. The company is involved in extracting, processing, and distributing crucial construction aggregates, including varieties of crushed stone, sand, and gravel. Additionally, it produces and sells both asphalt and ready-mix concrete. To support these core product lines, Knife River also performs various contracting tasks, such as heavy-civil construction, paving with asphalt and concrete, and comprehensive site development and grading work. Its primary clients are governmental bodies at the federal, state, and municipal levels, for whom it undertakes a wide range of public infrastructure initiatives. These projects often include highways, bridges, airports, educational facilities, public buildings, and other foundational community works. Founded in 1917, the organization is headquartered in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Share Price
$58.94
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$3.35B
Change (1 day)
4.50%
Change (1 year)
-17.37%
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Operating Margin for Knife River Corporation (KNF)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 8.38%
According to Knife River Corporation's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 8.38%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 9.08%.
Operating Margin history for Knife River Corporation from 2020 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 8.38% | -7.71% |
| 2025 | 9.08% | -16.77% |
| 2024 | 10.91% | 4.20% |
| 2023 | 10.47% | 36.51% |
| 2022 | 7.67% | -10.50% |
| 2021 | 8.57% | -12.99% |
| 2020 | 9.85% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.22% | -99.14% |
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| 14.39% | -98.28% |
IE
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| 19.15% | -97.71% |
IE
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| 15.90% | -98.10% |
CH
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| 10.25% | -98.78% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Knife River Corporation's operating margin
What is Knife River Corporation's operating margin?
Knife River Corporation's operating margin is 8.38%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Knife River Corporation's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Knife River Corporation's operating margin was 9.08%, compared with 10.91% in 2024.
How has Knife River Corporation's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Knife River Corporation's operating margin was highest in 2024 (10.91%) and lowest in 2022 (7.67%).
How does Knife River Corporation's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Knife River Corporation's operating margin (8.38%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is CRH plc, with 19.15%.