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82.42 (1y: +47%)
Market Cap 4.61 B P/E(ttm) 21.70
Enterprise Value 5.71 B P/B 2.70
KEX- NYSE (USA)
Kirby Corp.
  • Currently 4/5
Business Predictability Rank: 4-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 4-Star stocks: 9.8% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 8%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.01
KEX's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
80% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 0.49 vs. KEX: 0.01 )
KEX' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0   Max: 0.98
Current: 0.01
0
0.98
Equity to Asset 0.301
KEX's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
52% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 0.38 vs. KEX: 0.301 )
KEX' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.25   Max: 0.52
Current: 0.3
0.25
0.52
Interest Coverage 15
KEX's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
55% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 12.85 vs. KEX: 15 )
KEX' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 3   Max: 20
Current: 15
3
20
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 2.9
M-Score: -2.44
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 17.30
KEX's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
81% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 5.70 vs. KEX: 17.30 )
KEX' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 11.3   Max: 20
Current: 17.3
11.3
20
Net-margin (%) 9.9
KEX's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
81% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. KEX: 9.9 )
KEX' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 5.1   Max: 11.6
Current: 9.9
5.1
11.6
ROE (%) 12.4
KEX's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
79% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 6.00 vs. KEX: 12.4 )
KEX' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 6.2   Max: 17.7
Current: 12.4
6.2
17.7
ROA (%) 5.7
KEX's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
82% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 2.40 vs. KEX: 5.7 )
KEX' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 2.8   Max: 10.3
Current: 5.7
2.8
10.3
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 14.00
KEX's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
76% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 8.00 vs. KEX: 14.00 )
KEX' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 9.6   Max: 24.8
Current: 14
9.6
24.8
Revenue Growth (%) 16.9
KEX's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
94% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: -1.80 vs. KEX: 16.9 )
KEX' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -1.2   Max: 16.9
Current: 16.9
-1.2
16.9
EBITDA Growth (%) 12.1
KEX's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
87% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 0.50 vs. KEX: 12.1 )
KEX' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -0.4   Max: 18.1
Current: 12.1
-0.4
18.1
EPS Growth (%) 12.4
KEX's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
80% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 2.10 vs. KEX: 12.4 )
KEX' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -1.6   Max: 24
Current: 12.4
-1.6
24
ยป KEX's 10-Y Financials

Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

KEX Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Jim Simons 470,800 sh (New)
Paul Tudor Jones 9,800 sh (+81.48%)
Mario Gabelli 105,200 sh (+14.72%)
Chuck Royce 1,620,355 sh (+3.39%)
Steven Cohen 36,231 sh (-4.44%)
PRIMECAP Management 1,642,926 sh (-29.82%)
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Q3 2012

KEX Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Columbia Wanger 350,000 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 68,193 sh (+88.22%)
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
Chuck Royce 1,522,095 sh (-6.06%)
PRIMECAP Management 1,449,876 sh (-11.75%)
Mario Gabelli 76,500 sh (-27.28%)
Jim Simons 166,800 sh (-64.57%)
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Q4 2012

KEX Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Columbia Wanger 730,000 sh (+108.57%)
Steven Cohen 106,178 sh (+55.7%)
Jim Simons Sold Out
Chuck Royce 1,461,760 sh (-3.96%)
PRIMECAP Management 1,362,300 sh (-6.04%)
Mario Gabelli 61,800 sh (-19.22%)
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Q1 2013

KEX Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Meridian Funds 425,000 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 161,767 sh (+52.35%)
Columbia Wanger 753,000 sh (+3.15%)
Chuck Royce 1,326,860 sh (-9.23%)
PRIMECAP Management 1,108,000 sh (-18.67%)
Mario Gabelli 19,900 sh (-67.8%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with KEX

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Meridian Funds 2013-03-31 New Buy1.2%$61.89 - $77.03 $ 82.4216%425000
Mario Gabelli 2013-03-31 Reduce -67.8%0.02%$61.89 - $77.03 $ 82.4216%19900
Mario Gabelli 2012-09-30 Reduce -27.28%0.01%$46.25 - $58.52 $ 82.4258%76500
PRIMECAP Management 2012-06-30 Reduce -29.82%0.07%$45 - $66.65 $ 82.4242%1642926
Mario Gabelli 2012-03-31 Reduce -37.7%0.03%$64.93 - $70 $ 82.4230%91700
Ray Dalio 2011-12-31 Sold Out 0.01%$50.18 - $65.99 $ 82.4234%0
Ray Dalio 2011-09-30 New Buy0.01%$47.67 - $59.39 $ 82.4250%18432
Mario Gabelli 2011-06-30 Add 610.87%0.06%$51.21 - $57.47 $ 82.4250%163500
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 New Buy0.01%$43.75 - $56.78 $ 82.4263%23000
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 21.70
KEX's P/E(ttm) is ranked higher than
67% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 18.14 vs. KEX: 21.70 )
KEX' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 7.25   Max: 27.48
Current: 21.7
7.25
27.48
P/B 2.70
KEX's P/B is ranked lower than
80% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 1.13 vs. KEX: 2.70 )
KEX' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 1.1   Max: 3.98
Current: 2.7
1.1
3.98
P/S 2.19
KEX's P/S is ranked lower than
73% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 0.61 vs. KEX: 2.19 )
KEX' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.82   Max: 2.67
Current: 2.19
0.82
2.67
PFCF 161.40
KEX's PFCF is ranked lower than
80% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 15.02 vs. KEX: 161.40 )
KEX' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 8.56   Max: 300.12
Current: 161.4
8.56
300.12
EV-to-EBIT 15.4
KEX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
81% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 14.30 vs. KEX: 15.4 )
KEX' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 5.1   Max: 55.6
Current: 15.4
5.1
55.6
PEG 2.2
KEX's PEG is ranked higher than
88% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. KEX: 2.2 )
KEX' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.32   Max: 5.46
Current: 2.2
0.32
5.46
Shiller P/E 27.1
KEX's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
79% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 13.80 vs. KEX: 27.1 )
KEX' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 10.9   Max: 40.24
Current: 27.1
10.9
40.24

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 14.6
KEX's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
85% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 8.00 vs. KEX: 14.6 )
KEX' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 7.8   Max: 17.2
Current: 14.6
7.8
17.2
Price/Tangible Book 4.3
KEX's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
89% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 1.45 vs. KEX: 4.3 )
KEX' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 2.2   Max: 4.6
Current: 4.3
2.2
4.6
Price/DCF (Projected) 2
KEX's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
93% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. KEX: 2 )
KEX' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 1.7   Max: 11.9
Current: 2
1.7
11.9
Price/Median PS Value 1.4
KEX's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
84% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 0.80 vs. KEX: 1.4 )
KEX' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.6   Max: 1.4
Current: 1.4
0.6
1.4
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 2.3
KEX's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked higher than
97% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 0.95 vs. KEX: 2.3 )
KEX' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 3.6
Current: 2.3
0.4
3.6
Price/Graham Number 2
KEX's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
87% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. KEX: 2 )
KEX' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 1   Max: 2
Current: 2
1
2
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 6.50
KEX's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
88% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 7.10 vs. KEX: 6.50 )
KEX' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 1.8   Max: 19.7
Current: 6.5
1.8
19.7
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 10.72
KEX's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
87% of the 433 Companies
in the Global Shipping & Ports industry.

( Industry Median: 3.78 vs. KEX: 10.72 )
KEX' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: 1.5   Max: 45.5
Current: 10.72
1.5
45.5

Business Description

Kirby Corporation was incorporated in Nevada on January 31, 1969 as a subsidiary of Kirby Industries, Inc. The Company, through its subsidiaries, conducts operations in two business segments: marine transportation and diesel engine services. The Company, through its marine transportation segment, is a provider of marine transportation services, operating tank barges and towing vessels transporting bulk liquid products throughout the Mississippi River System, on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, and along all three United States coasts and in Alaska and Hawaii. The Company transports petrochemicals, black oil products, refined petroleum products, and agricultural chemicals by tank barge. The Company also owns and operates four offshore dry-bulk barges and tugboats engaged in the coastal transportation of dry-bulk cargoes. The segment is a provider of transportation services for its customers and, in almost all cases, does not assume ownership of the products that it transports. The Company, through its diesel engine services segment, sells genuine replacement parts, provides service mechanics to overhaul and repair medium-speed and high-speed diesel engines, transmissions, reduction gears, pumps and compression products, maintains facilities to rebuild component parts or entire medium-speed and high-speed diesel engines, transmissions and reduction gears, and manufactures oilfield service equipment, including hydraulic fracturing equipment. The Company primarily services the marine, power generation, oilfield service, and land-based oil and gas operator and producer markets. The Company operates within the United States inland tank barge industry, a diverse and independent mixture of large integrated transportation companies and small operators, as well as captive fleets owned by United States refining and petrochemical companies. The Company's direct competitors are mainly noncaptive inland tank barge operators. 'Captive' fleets are owned by major oil and/or petrochemical companies which occasionally compete in the inland tank barge market, but mainly transport cargoes for their own account. Kirby's marine transportation operations are subject to regulation by the USCG, federal laws, state laws and certain international conventions.
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Industry: Shipping & Ports
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Kirby Corp. Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Nov 05 2010 
Kirby Corp. Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Aug 09 2010 
Kirby Corp. Reports Operating Results (10-Q) May 06 2010 
Chuck Royce Buys Fifth Third Bancorp, Energy Partners Ltd., Zions Ban Corp., Sells Berkshire Hathawa May 05 2010 
Kirby Corp. (KEX) Chairman of the Board Charles Berdon Lawrence sells 28,400 Shares Dec 15 2009 
Kirby Corp. (KEX) Chairman of the Board Charles Berdon Lawrence sells 57,900 Shares Dec 11 2009 
Kirby Corp. (KEX) Chairman of the Board Charles Berdon Lawrence sells 63,700 Shares Dec 09 2009 
Kirby Corp. (KEX) Chairman of the Board Charles Berdon Lawrence sells 32,900 Shares Dec 04 2009 
Kirby Corp. (KEX) Chairman of the Board Charles Berdon Lawrence sells 117,100 Shares Dec 02 2009 
Kirby Corp. Reports Operating Results (10-Q) Nov 06 2009 

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