KirbyKEX +2.41%84 Receivables Turnover is 1.67 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KEX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $119.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Transportation companies, Kirby ranks worse than 59.24% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Kirby's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $844 Mil. Kirby's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $505 Mil.
Hence, Kirby's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.67.
Kirby (NYSE:KEX) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Kirby Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Kirby Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kirby's Receivables Turnover 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, ZIM, SBLK: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kirby's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kirby's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kirby's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 1.67 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #590 out of 996 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is Kirby's Receivables Turnover too high?
Kirby's current Receivables Turnover is 1.67. The Transportation industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.64. Kirby's value of 1.67 is 78.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kirby ranks #590 out of 996 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kirby has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kirby's Receivables Turnover compare to MATX and ZIM?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kirby ranks #590 out of 996 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Kirby in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.64. Kirby's value of 1.67 is 78.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Transportation company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Transportation companies is 7.64, based on 996 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kirby's current Receivables Turnover of 1.67 is 78.1% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Kirby and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kirby's current Receivables Turnover is 1.67. 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 $119.36, compared to a current price of $132.97 — trading 11.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.67 and 78.1% below the Transportation industry median of 7.64. Kirby's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirby (KEX), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.67 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 $132.97 is trading 11.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $119.36.
GuruFocus considers Kirby to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KEX:
Receivables Turnover: 1.67
GF Value™: $119.36 vs. price of $132.97 (11.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.1% below the Transportation median (#590 of 996)
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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