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KirbyKEX -0.30%81 3-1 Month Momentum % is -8.94% as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates KEX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.23 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Kirby ranks worse than 66.98% on this metric.
3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-26), Kirby's 3-1 Month Momentum % is -8.94%.
The industry rank for Kirby's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
KEX's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked worse than 66.98% of 1057
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -3.16
vs KEX: -8.94
Kirby (NYSE:KEX) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Kirby 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
KEX vs MATX, ZIM, SBLK: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kirby's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kirby's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirby's 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % of -8.94% as of Jul. 26, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #708 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is Kirby's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Kirby's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is -8.94%. Based on the distribution chart, Kirby ranks #708 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kirby has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirby's 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to MATX and ZIM?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #708 out of 1057 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Kirby in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for a Transportation company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. Kirby's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is -8.94%. 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 $120.23, compared to a current price of $148.65 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is -8.94%. Kirby's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirby (KEX), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is -8.94% as of Jul. 26, 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 $148.65 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $120.23.
GuruFocus considers Kirby to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KEX:
3-1 Month Momentum %: -8.94%
GF Value™: $120.23 vs. price of $148.65 (23.6% above fair value)
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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