KirbyKEX -1.52%83 FCF Margin % is 5.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 9.62. 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 1,006 Transportation companies, Kirby ranks better than 78.03% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Kirby's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $49 Mil. Kirby's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $844 Mil. Therefore, Kirby's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.85%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kirby's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KEX'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.52 Med: 9.62 Max: 14.53
Current: 14.53
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Kirby was 14.53%. The lowest was 1.52%. And the median was 9.62%.
KEX's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 78.03% of 1006
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.38
vs KEX: 14.53
Kirby FCF Margin % Related Terms
Kirby FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirby's FCF 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kirby's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kirby's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirby's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 5.85% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 9.62. Over the past decade, Kirby's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.52 to 14.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #221 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Kirby's FCF Margin % too high?
Kirby's current FCF Margin % of 5.85% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 9.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.52 to a high of 14.53. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Kirby's value of 5.85% is 33.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirby ranks #221 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to MATX and SBLK?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #221 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Kirby in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. Kirby's value of 5.85% is 33.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kirby's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.52 to 14.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.62 vs. the industry median of 4.38, 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 FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kirby's current FCF Margin % of 5.85% is 33.6% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirby's current FCF Margin % is 5.85%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 9.62. 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 FCF Margin % is 5.85%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 9.62 and 33.6% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirby (KEX), the current FCF Margin % is 5.85% 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:
FCF Margin %: 5.85% (39% below median its 10-year median of 9.62)
GF Value™: $119.13 vs. price of $136.13 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% above the Transportation median (#221 of 1006)
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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