Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) FCF Yield %: 4.88 (As of Aug. 11, 2026) — 140% Above Median

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FRA:KSX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc FRA:KSX
83 GF Score
Price €60.00
GF Value €48.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings FCF Yield %?

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings FRA:KSX -1.64% 83 FCF Yield % is 4.88 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 140% above its 10-year median of 2.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:KSX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks better than 51.74% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €467 Mil, and Market Cap is €9,672 Mil. Therefore, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's FCF Yield % for today is 4.88%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:KSX' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.2   Med: 2.03   Max: 11.16
Current: 4.88


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings was 11.16%. The lowest was -2.20%. And the median was 2.03%.

FRA:KSX's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
51.74% of 1007 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.36 vs FRA:KSX: 4.88

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 2.73%.


Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings FCF Yield % Related Terms


Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's FCF Yield % 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.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings FCF Yield % Chart

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.44 -5.86 26.78 0.55 1.79

FRA:KSX vs SAIA, SNDR, RXO: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Trucking subindustry, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=393.549 / 7272.7872
=5.41%

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=49.626 * 4 / 11066.048
=1.79%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 4.88 mean?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX) has a FCF Yield % of 4.88 as of Aug. 11, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and its competitors. This is 140% above median its historical median of 2.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #486 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' FCF Yield % too high?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' current FCF Yield % of 4.88 is 140% above median its 10-year median of 2.03. The Transportation industry median FCF Yield % is 4.36. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' value of 4.88 is 11.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #486 out of 1007 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 Yield % compare to SAIA and SNDR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #486 out of 1007 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 4.36. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' value of 4.88 is 11.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.03 vs. the industry median of 4.36, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings 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 Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 4.36, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current FCF Yield % of 4.88 is 11.9% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Yield % is 4.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current FCF Yield % is 4.88, which is 140% above median its own 10-year median of 2.03. 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 (FRA:KSX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.34, compared to a current price of €60.00 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.88, which is 140% above median its 10-year median of 2.03 and 11.9% above the Transportation industry median of 4.36. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (FRA:KSX), the current FCF Yield % is 4.88 as of Aug. 11, 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 (FRA:KSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €60.00 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.34. GuruFocus considers Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KSX:

  • FCF Yield %: 4.88 (140% above median its 10-year median of 2.03)
  • GF Value™: €48.34 vs. price of €60.00 (24.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.9% above the Transportation median (#486 of 1007)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges KNX:USAKSX:Germany
Address 2002 West Wahalla Lane, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 85027
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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