Knife RiverKNF +3.55%77 EV-to-FCF is -1,168.33 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates KNF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 273 Building Materials companies, Knife River ranks worse than 366300% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Knife River's Enterprise Value is $6,072 Mil.
Knife River's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5 Mil. Therefore, Knife River's EV-to-FCF for today is -1,168.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Knife River's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
KNF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1297.39 Med: 21.96 Max: 187.11
Current: -1168.33
During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Knife River was 187.11. The lowest was -1297.39. And the median was 21.96.
KNF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 273
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 18.44
vs KNF: -1168.33
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Knife River's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Knife River's share price for today is $81.09.
Knife River's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $2.570.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Knife River EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Knife River EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knife River's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Knife River's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knife River's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Knife River's current Enterprise Value is $6,072 Mil.
Knife River's Free Cash Flow 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 $-5 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-FCF of -1,168.33 as of Jul. 10, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Knife River and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #999999 out of 273 companies in the Building Materials industry.
Is Knife River's EV-to-FCF too high?
Knife River's current EV-to-FCF is -1,168.33. Based on the distribution chart, Knife River ranks #999999 out of 273 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Knife River has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knife River's EV-to-FCF compare to TTAM and EXP?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Knife River ranks #999999 out of 273 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Knife River in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 18.44. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Building Materials companies is 18.44, based on 273 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Knife River and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 18.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knife River's current EV-to-FCF is -1,168.33. 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 $86.30, compared to a current price of $81.09 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -1,168.33. Knife River's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knife River (KNF), the current EV-to-FCF is -1,168.33 as of Jul. 10, 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 $81.09 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $86.30.
GuruFocus considers Knife River to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KNF:
EV-to-FCF: -1,168.33
GF Value™: $86.30 vs. price of $81.09 (6% below fair value)
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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