KirbyKEX -0.80%83 OCF Yield % is 9.97 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 9.75. GuruFocus rates KEX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $119.15 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Transportation companies, Kirby ranks worse than 56.82% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF 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 operating 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.
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Kirby OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirby's OCF 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kirby's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
Kirby OCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kirby's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirby's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 9.97 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.75. Over the past decade, Kirby's OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.73 to 26.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #575 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Kirby's OCF Yield % too high?
Kirby's current OCF Yield % of 9.97 is near median its 10-year median of 9.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.73 to a high of 26.24. The Transportation industry median OCF Yield % is 11.92. Kirby's value of 9.97 is 16.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirby ranks #575 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Yield % compare to MATX and SBLK?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #575 out of 1012 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Kirby in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.92. Kirby's value of 9.97 is 16.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Kirby's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 4.73 to 26.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.75 vs. the industry median of 11.92, Kirby 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 OCF Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median OCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 11.92, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kirby's current OCF Yield % of 9.97 is 16.3% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirby's current OCF Yield % is 9.97, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.75. 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 $119.15, compared to a current price of $137.13 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 9.97, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.75 and 16.3% below the Transportation industry median of 11.92. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirby (KEX), the current OCF Yield % is 9.97 as of Jun. 25, 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 $137.13 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $119.15.
GuruFocus considers Kirby to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KEX:
OCF Yield %: 9.97 (near median its 10-year median of 9.75)
GF Value™: $119.15 vs. price of $137.13 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% below the Transportation median (#575 of 1012)
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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