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KirbyKEX +0.26%81 EV-to-EBIT is 16.97 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 18.56. GuruFocus rates KEX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, Kirby ranks worse than 67.43% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Kirby's Enterprise Value is $8,858 Mil.
Kirby's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $522 Mil. Therefore, Kirby's EV-to-EBIT for today is 16.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kirby's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
KEX'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -27.72 Med: 18.56 Max: 68.55
Current: 16.97
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Kirby was 68.55. The lowest was -27.72. And the median was 18.56.
KEX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 67.43% of 869
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.38
vs KEX: 16.97
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.
Kirby's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,235 Mil.
Kirby's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $522 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.
Kirby EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kirby EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirby'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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kirby'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.
Kirby EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kirby's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirby's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kirby's current Enterprise Value is $8,858 Mil.
Kirby's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $522 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.
Kirby (KEX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.97 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #586 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is Kirby's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kirby's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.97 is near median its 10-year median of 18.56. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.38. Kirby's value of 16.97 is 37.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirby ranks #586 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to MATX and ZIM?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #586 out of 869 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kirby in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.38. Kirby's value of 16.97 is 37.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.56 vs. the industry median of 12.38, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.38, based on 869 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. Kirby's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.97 is 37.1% 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 Kirby and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirby's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.56. 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 $120.09, compared to a current price of $144.53 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.56 and 37.1% above the Transportation industry median of 12.38. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirby (KEX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.97 as of Jul. 20, 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 $144.53 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $120.09.
GuruFocus considers Kirby to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KEX:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.97 (near median its 10-year median of 18.56)
GF Value™: $120.09 vs. price of $144.53 (20.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.1% above the Transportation median (#586 of 869)
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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