The current PE ratio for Kirby stock as of Jul 25, 2024 is 27.69. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $4.26 and the stock price of $117.96 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 17% from its last 4 quarters average of 23.6.
The average historical PE ratio of Kirby for the last ten years is 27.68. The current P/E ratio of 27.69 is similar to the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, KEX's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2021 quarter at 64.51, when the price was $60.64 and the EPS was $0.94. The lowest point was in the Dec 2017 quarter, when it reached 11.89 with a price of $66.8 and an EPS of $5.62.
Maximum annual increase: 332.46% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -52.99% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.98 | -33.48% |
| 2022 | 31.54 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 37.62 | -26.84% |
| 2018 | 51.42 | 332.46% |
| 2017 | 11.89 | -52.99% |
| 2016 | 25.29 | 98.04% |
| 2015 | 12.77 | -21.7% |
| 2014 | 16.31 | -26.7% |
Currently, KEX's PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 10-year averages, but it is lower than its 5-year average.
In comparison to its peer stocks CAT and EPD, KEX's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EPD Enterprise Products Partners Lp | 11.79 | $65.02B |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 15.74 | $171.48B |
| MMLP Martin Midstream Partners Lp | 21.94 | $136.89M |
| KEX Kirby Corp | 28.04 | $6.96B |
KEX's price to earnings ratio is 27.69 as of Jul 25, 2024.
As an average over the last 3 years, KEX stock has a PE ratio of 27.54.
As an average over the last 5 years, KEX stock has a PE ratio of 35.3.
Over the last ten years, the Jun 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 64.51.
The current PE ratio of KEX is 0% higher than the 10-year historical average.
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 25, 2024), Kirby's share price is $117.96. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $4.26. Therefore, Kirby's PE ratio for today is 27.69. PE RATIO(27.69) = STOCK PRICE($117.96) / TTM EPS($4.26)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.