Kirby (KEX) Interest Expense: $-46 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Kirby Interest Expense?

Kirby KEX -1.28% 83 Interest Expense is $-46 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KEX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $119.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Kirby's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -10 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-46 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Kirby's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 106 Mil. Kirby's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -10 Mil. Kirby's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.36. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Kirby's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-10 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $106 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,137 Mil.

Kirby's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	106.22	/	-10.25
	=	10.36

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Kirby Interest Expense Historical Data

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Kirby Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-46 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-46 Mil mean?

Kirby (KEX) has a Interest Expense of $-46 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors.

Is Kirby's Interest Expense too high?

Kirby's current Interest Expense is $-46 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to MATX and ZIM?

Kirby's Interest Expense of $-46 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Interest Expense for a Transportation company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. Kirby's current Interest Expense is $-46 Mil. 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 $119.17, compared to a current price of $136.78 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-46 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirby (KEX), the current Interest Expense is $-46 Mil 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 $136.78 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $119.17. GuruFocus considers Kirby to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KEX:

Interest Expense: $-46 Mil
GF Value™: $119.17 vs. price of $136.78 (14.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Industrials Transportation

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Other Exchanges KIY:Germany

Address 55 Waugh Drive, Suite 1000, Houston, TX, USA, 77007

Website https://www.kirbycorp.com

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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