KirbyKEX -1.22%83 Pretax Margin % is 12.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 97% above its 10-year median of 6.31. GuruFocus rates KEX with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $119.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, Kirby ranks better than 69.85% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Kirby's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $105 Mil. Kirby's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $844 Mil. Therefore, Kirby's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kirby's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KEX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.25 Med: 6.31 Max: 14.01
Current: 13.9
KEX's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 69.85% of 1005
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.77
vs KEX: 13.90
Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Kirby Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Kirby Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirby's Pretax Margin % 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.
KEX vs MATX, SBLK, ZIM: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kirby's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Kirby Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kirby's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirby's Pretax 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.
Kirby (KEX) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.40% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 6.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #303 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Kirby's Pretax Margin % too high?
Kirby's current Pretax Margin % of 12.40% is 97% above median its 10-year median of 6.31. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Kirby's value of 12.40% is 83.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirby ranks #303 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above 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 Pretax Margin % compare to MATX and SBLK?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #303 out of 1005 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Kirby in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.77. Kirby's value of 12.40% is 83.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.31 vs. the industry median of 6.77, Kirby 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 Pretax Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.77, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kirby's current Pretax Margin % of 12.40% is 83.2% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirby's current Pretax Margin % is 12.40%, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 6.31. 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 $119.13, compared to a current price of $136.55 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.40%, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 6.31 and 83.2% above the Transportation industry median of 6.77. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirby (KEX), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.40% 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 $136.55 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $119.13.
GuruFocus considers Kirby to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KEX:
Pretax Margin %: 12.40% (97% above median its 10-year median of 6.31)
GF Value™: $119.13 vs. price of $136.55 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.2% above the Transportation median (#303 of 1005)
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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