KirbyKEX +0.48%83 Buyback Yield % is 4.16 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 2.45. GuruFocus rates KEX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $119.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Transportation companies, Kirby ranks better than 88.77% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Kirby's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KEX vs MATX, ZIM, SBLK: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kirby's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kirby Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kirby's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirby's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Kirby (KEX) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.16 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 2.45. Over the past decade, Kirby's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 6.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #31 out of 276 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Kirby's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kirby's current Buyback Yield % of 4.16 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 2.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 6.26. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Kirby's value of 4.16 is 5100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirby ranks #31 out of 276 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kirby has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirby's Buyback Yield % compare to MATX and ZIM?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #31 out of 276 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kirby in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.08. Kirby's value of 4.16 is 5100% above this benchmark. Historically, Kirby's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.02 to 6.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.45 vs. the industry median of 0.08, Kirby has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.08, based on 276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kirby's current Buyback Yield % of 4.16 is 5100% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirby's current Buyback Yield % is 4.16, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 2.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kirby stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirby (KEX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $119.17, compared to a current price of $137.43 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.16, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 2.45 and 5100% above the Transportation industry median of 0.08. Kirby's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirby (KEX), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.16 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kirby (KEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kirby stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $137.43 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $119.17.
GuruFocus considers Kirby to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KEX:
Buyback Yield %: 4.16 (70% above median its 10-year median of 2.45)
GF Value™: $119.17 vs. price of $137.43 (15.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5100% above the Transportation median (#31 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kirby Corp is a domestic tank barge operator, transporting bulk liquid products throughout three United States coasts. The Company transports petrochemicals, liquid cargoes, inland waterway systems, and dry bulk cargoes. The Company conducts operations in two reportable business segments: The Marine transportation segment which provides marine transportation services, operating tank barges and towing vessels transporting bulk liquid products, and the Distribution and services segment, which provides after-market service, and genuine replacement parts for engines, transmissions, reduction gears, and power generation equipment used in oil and gas and commercial and industrial applications. The company's majority revenue is generated from the Marine Transportation segment.
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