Kirby (KEX) Tax Rate %: 22.33% (As of Mar. 2026)


KEX Kirby Corp KEX
84 GF Score
Price $141.33
GF Value $119.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kirby Tax Rate %?

Kirby KEX +5.54% 84 Tax Rate % is 22.33% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KEX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $119.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Kirby's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $23 Mil. Kirby's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $105 Mil. Therefore, Kirby's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.33%.

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Kirby Tax Rate % Historical Data

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* 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 Tax Rate % Chart

Kirby Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Kirby Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Kirby Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Kirby's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=115.997/471.412
=24.61 %

Kirby's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=23.378/104.704
=22.33 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 22.33% mean?
Kirby (KEX) has a Tax Rate % of 22.33% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Kirby's Tax Rate % too high?
Kirby's current Tax Rate % is 22.33%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to MATX and ZIM?
Kirby's Tax Rate % of 22.33% 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 Tax Rate % for a Transportation company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Kirby's current Tax Rate % is 22.33%. 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 $119.40, compared to a current price of $141.33 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 22.33%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kirby (KEX), the current Tax Rate % is 22.33% 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 $141.33 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $119.40. GuruFocus considers Kirby to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KEX:

  • Tax Rate %: 22.33%
  • GF Value™: $119.40 vs. price of $141.33 (18.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 2 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

Other Exchanges KIY:Germany
Address 55 Waugh Drive, Suite 1000, Houston, TX, USA, 77007
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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