KirbyKEX -1.52%83 EBITDA Margin % is 21.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 15.58. GuruFocus rates KEX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $119.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Kirby ranks better than 68.52% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Kirby's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $183 Mil. Kirby's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $844 Mil. Therefore, Kirby's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.70%.
Kirby (NYSE:KEX) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Kirby EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Kirby EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirby's EBITDA Margin % 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, SBLK, ZIM: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kirby's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kirby's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirby's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 21.70% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 15.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #317 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Kirby's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Kirby's current EBITDA Margin % of 21.70% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 15.58. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69. Kirby's value of 21.70% is 58.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirby ranks #317 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to MATX and SBLK?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #317 out of 1007 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Kirby in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69. Kirby's value of 21.70% is 58.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.58 vs. the industry median of 13.69, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.69, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kirby's current EBITDA Margin % of 21.70% is 58.5% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirby's current EBITDA Margin % is 21.70%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 15.58. 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 $119.13, compared to a current price of $136.13 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 21.70%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 15.58 and 58.5% above the Transportation industry median of 13.69. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirby (KEX), the current EBITDA Margin % is 21.70% 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 $136.13 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $119.13.
GuruFocus considers Kirby to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KEX:
EBITDA Margin %: 21.70% (39% above median its 10-year median of 15.58)
GF Value™: $119.13 vs. price of $136.13 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% above the Transportation median (#317 of 1007)
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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