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KNX'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.66 Med: 4.27 Max: 10.94
Current: 7.06
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings was 10.94%. The lowest was -2.66%. And the median was 4.27%.
KNX's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 60.86% of 1004
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.23
vs KNX: 7.06
* 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 Trucking subindustry, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings'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.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings'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.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX) has a FCF Margin % of 2.73% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 4.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #393 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' current FCF Margin % of 2.73% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 4.27. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.23. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' value of 2.73% is 35.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #393 out of 1004 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' FCF Margin % compare to SAIA and SNDR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #393 out of 1004 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.23. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' value of 2.73% is 35.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.27 vs. the industry median of 4.23, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has consistently been below 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 4.23, based on 1,004 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. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current FCF Margin % of 2.73% is 35.5% below 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 Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current FCF Margin % is 2.73%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 4.27. 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 (KNX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.28, compared to a current price of $68.67 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.73%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 4.27 and 35.5% below the Transportation industry median of 4.23. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX), the current FCF Margin % is 2.73% as of Jun. 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 (KNX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $68.67 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $55.28.
GuruFocus considers Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KNX:
FCF Margin %: 2.73% (36% below median its 10-year median of 4.27)
GF Value™: $55.28 vs. price of $68.67 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.5% below the Transportation median (#393 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KNX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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