Kirby (KEX) Current Deferred Revenue: $205 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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KEX Kirby Corp KEX
81 GF Score
Price $144.16
GF Value $120.04
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Kirby Current Deferred Revenue?

Kirby KEX +0.56% 81 Current Deferred Revenue is $205 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KEX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.04 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Current Deferred Revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. It can be either current or non-current item. Also called unearned revenue.

Kirby's current deferred revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $205 Mil.

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Kirby Current Deferred Revenue Historical Data

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Kirby Current Deferred Revenue Chart

Kirby Annual Data
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Kirby Quarterly Data
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What does a Current Deferred Revenue of $205 Mil mean?
Kirby (KEX) has a Current Deferred Revenue of $205 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Current Deferred Revenue records the total amount of cash received for unfinished services. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors.
Is Kirby's Current Deferred Revenue too high?
Kirby's current Current Deferred Revenue is $205 Mil. Overall, Kirby has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirby's Current Deferred Revenue compare to MATX and ZIM?
Kirby's Current Deferred Revenue of $205 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Deferred Revenue for a Transportation company?
A good Current Deferred Revenue depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Current Deferred Revenue should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Deferred Revenue mean?
A high Current Deferred Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Current Deferred Revenue records the total amount of cash received for unfinished services. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. Kirby's current Current Deferred Revenue is $205 Mil. 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 $120.04, compared to a current price of $144.16 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Deferred Revenue is $205 Mil. Kirby's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Deferred Revenue calculated?
Current Deferred Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirby (KEX), the current Current Deferred Revenue is $205 Mil as of Mar. 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 $144.16 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $120.04. GuruFocus considers Kirby to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KEX:

  • Current Deferred Revenue: $205 Mil
  • GF Value™: $120.04 vs. price of $144.16 (20.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KIY:Germany
Address 55 Waugh Drive, Suite 1000, Houston, TX, USA, 77007
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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