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Knife RiverKNF -2.24%80 EV-to-EBIT is 21.33 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 17.99. GuruFocus rates KNF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 321 Building Materials companies, Knife River ranks worse than 72.59% on this metric.
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.
Knife River's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,104 Mil.
Knife River'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 $286 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.
Knife River EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Knife River EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knife River'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 Building Materials subindustry, Knife River'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.
Knife River EV-to-EBIT vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Knife River's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knife River's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Knife River's current Enterprise Value is $6,107 Mil.
Knife River'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 $286 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.
Knife River (KNF) has a EV-to-EBIT of 21.33 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Knife River and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 17.99. Over the past decade, Knife River's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.16 to 24.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #233 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Knife River's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Knife River's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.33 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 17.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.16 to a high of 24.42. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.22. Knife River's value of 21.33 is 61.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knife River ranks #233 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Knife River has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knife River's EV-to-EBIT compare to TTAM and EXP?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #233 out of 321 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Knife River in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.22. Knife River's value of 21.33 is 61.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Knife River's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.16 to 24.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.99 vs. the industry median of 13.22, Knife River 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 Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Building Materials companies is 13.22, based on 321 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. Knife River's current EV-to-EBIT of 21.33 is 61.3% 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 Knife River and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knife River's current EV-to-EBIT is 21.33, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 17.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knife River stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River (KNF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.52, compared to a current price of $81.71 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 21.33, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 17.99 and 61.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 13.22. Knife River's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Knife River (KNF), the current EV-to-EBIT is 21.33 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 Knife River (KNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knife River stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $81.71 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.52.
GuruFocus considers Knife River to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KNF:
EV-to-EBIT: 21.33 (19% above median its 10-year median of 17.99)
GF Value™: $86.52 vs. price of $81.71 (5.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.3% above the Building Materials median (#233 of 321)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knife River Corp is a people-first construction materials and contracting services company. It provides construction materials and contracting services to build safe roads, bridges, airport runways, and other critical infrastructure needs that connect people. The group is a provider of crushed stone, sand, and gravel in the United States. It operates through four reportable segments: West, Mountain, Central, and Energy Services.
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