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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.60%.
XTER:KSX's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 82.21% of 579
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -1.3
vs XTER:KSX: 0.60
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (XTER:KSX) 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XTER:KSX vs SAIA, SNDR, RXO: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.60 mean?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (XTER:KSX) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.60 as of Jun. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #103 out of 579 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60. Based on the distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #103 out of 579 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to SAIA and SNDR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings ranks #103 out of 579 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Transportation company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation industry context. However, 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and its competitors. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (XTER:KSX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.34, compared to a current price of €60.00 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60. Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (XTER:KSX), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.60 as of Jun. 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 Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (XTER:KSX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €60.00 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €48.34.
GuruFocus considers Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:KSX:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.60
GF Value™: €48.34 vs. price of €60.00 (24.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:KSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knight-Swift Transportation is the largest full-truckload carrier in the US, with a diversified transportation offering. Roughly 82% of revenue derives from Knight's asset-based trucking business, with full truckload (for-hire dry van, refrigerated, and dedicated contract) making up 63% and less than truckload 19%. Truck brokerage and other asset-light logistics services make up 8% of revenue, with intermodal near 5%. Knight's intermodal operations use the Class I railroads for the underlying movement of its shipping containers and include drayage (regional trucking services to and from inland intermodal ramps/terminals). The remainder of revenue is from services offered to shippers and third-party truckers, including equipment maintenance and leasing.
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