Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) EV-to-EBIT: 66.91 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 291% Above Median

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FRA:KSX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc FRA:KSX
83 GF Score
Price €60.00
GF Value €48.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings EV-to-EBIT?

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings FRA:KSX -1.64% 83 EV-to-EBIT is 66.91 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 291% above its 10-year median of 17.13. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Transportation companies, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks worse than 94.91% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Enterprise Value is €11,842 Mil. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €177 Mil. Therefore, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is 66.91.

The historical rank and industry rank for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:KSX' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.96   Med: 17.13   Max: 76.62
Current: 66.58

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings was 76.62. The lowest was 7.96. And the median was 17.13.

FRA:KSX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
94.91% of 864 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.225 vs FRA:KSX: 66.58

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13,244 Mil. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €177 Mil. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.34%.


Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings  (FRA:KSX) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Jun. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=176.986/13243.501
=1.34 %

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €13,244 Mil.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €177 Mil.

* 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.


Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's EV-to-EBIT 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.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings EV-to-EBIT Chart

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Quarterly Data
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FRA:KSX vs SAIA, SNDR, RXO: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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.


Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=11842.471/176.986
=66.91

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €11,842 Mil.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €177 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 66.91 mean?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 66.91 as of Aug. 11, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and its competitors. This is 291% above median its historical median of 17.13. Over the past decade, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.96 to 76.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #820 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 66.91 is 291% above median its 10-year median of 17.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.96 to a high of 76.62. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' value of 66.91 is 447.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #820 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to SAIA and SNDR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #820 out of 864 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' value of 66.91 is 447.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 7.96 to 76.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.13 vs. the industry median of 12.23, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.23, based on 864 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 66.91 is 447.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 66.91, which is 291% above median its own 10-year median of 17.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.34, compared to a current price of €60.00 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 66.91, which is 291% above median its 10-year median of 17.13 and 447.3% above the Transportation industry median of 12.23. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 66.91 as of Aug. 11, 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 Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €60.00 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.34. GuruFocus considers Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KSX:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 66.91 (291% above median its 10-year median of 17.13)
  • GF Value™: €48.34 vs. price of €60.00 (24.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 447.3% above the Transportation median (#820 of 864)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges KNX:USAKSX:Germany
Address 2002 West Wahalla Lane, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85027
Knight-Swift Transportation is the largest full-truckload carrier in the US, with a diversified transportation offering. Roughly 82% of revenue derives from Knight's asset-based trucking business, with full truckload (for-hire dry van, refrigerated, and dedicated contract) making up 63% and less than truckload 19%. Truck brokerage and other asset-light logistics services make up 8% of revenue, with intermodal near 5%. Knight's intermodal operations use the Class I railroads for the underlying movement of its shipping containers and include drayage (regional trucking services to and from inland intermodal ramps/terminals). The remainder of revenue is from services offered to shippers and third-party truckers, including equipment maintenance and leasing.
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