KEX
Kirby
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
The current PE ratio for Kirby stock as of Jun 23, 2026 is 21.1. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $6.55 and the stock price of $138.23 per share. The PE ratio marks an increase of 14% from its last 4 quarters average of 18.6.
KEX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Kirby for the last ten years is 28.35. The current P/E ratio of 21.1 is 26% lower than 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.
Kirby PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 332.46% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -52.99% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.3 | -19.05% | $110.18 | $6.37 |
| 2024 | 21.37 | 1.86% | $105.8 | $4.95 |
| 2023 | 20.98 | -33.48% | $78.48 | $3.74 |
| 2022 | 31.54 | N/A | $64.35 | $2.04 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $59.42 | -$4.11 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $51.83 | -$4.55 |
| 2019 | 37.62 | -26.84% | $89.53 | $2.38 |
| 2018 | 51.42 | 332.46% | $67.36 | $1.31 |
| 2017 | 11.89 | -52.99% | $66.8 | $5.62 |
| 2016 | 25.29 | 98.04% | $66.5 | $2.63 |
| 2015 | 12.77 | -21.7% | $52.62 | $4.12 |
| 2014 | 16.31 | -26.7% | $80.74 | $4.95 |
| 2013 | 22.25 | 34.85% | $99.25 | $4.46 |
| 2012 | 16.5 | -16.03% | $61.89 | $3.75 |
| 2011 | 19.65 | -3.63% | $65.84 | $3.35 |
Kirby PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 20.29 | 17.28% | $132.88 | $6.55 |
| Dec 2025 | 17.3 | 12.34% | $110.18 | $6.37 |
| Sep 2025 | 15.4 | -27.77% | $83.45 | $5.42 |
| Jun 2025 | 21.32 | 7.24% | $113.41 | $5.32 |
| Mar 2025 | 19.88 | -6.97% | $101.01 | $5.08 |
| Dec 2024 | 21.37 | -8.52% | $105.8 | $4.95 |
| Sep 2024 | 23.36 | -7.52% | $122.43 | $5.24 |
| Jun 2024 | 25.26 | 12.87% | $119.73 | $4.74 |
| Mar 2024 | 22.38 | 6.67% | $95.32 | $4.26 |
| Dec 2023 | 20.98 | -15.61% | $78.48 | $3.74 |
| Sep 2023 | 24.86 | -5.65% | $82.8 | $3.33 |
| Jun 2023 | 26.35 | -8.12% | $76.95 | $2.92 |
| Mar 2023 | 28.68 | -9.07% | $69.7 | $2.43 |
| Dec 2022 | 31.54 | -16.96% | $64.35 | $2.04 |
| Sep 2022 | 37.98 | N/A | $60.77 | $1.6 |
KEX Price vs fair value
KEX average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
Currently, KEX's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Kirby's price to earnings (P/E) of 21.1 is higher than the industry average but lower than the Industrials sector average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 30.43, Kirby's price to earnings (P/E) is 31% lower.
KEX PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer CAT, KEX's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than EPD's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EPD Enterprise Products Partners Lp | 13.75 | $80.33B |
| KEX Kirby Corp | 21.1 | $7.4B |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 48.77 | $453.38B |
| MMLP Martin Midstream Partners Lp | N/A | $85.29M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirby's PE ratio?
KEX's price to earnings ratio is 21.1 as of Jun 23, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kirby (KEX)?
As an average over the last 3 years, KEX stock has a PE ratio of 21.56.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kirby (KEX)?
As an average over the last 5 years, KEX stock has a PE ratio of 26.34.
What is the highest PE ratio for KEX?
Over the last ten years, the Jun 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 64.51.
How does the current PE ratio for KEX compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of KEX is 26% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is KEX's PE ratio calculated (Kirby PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jun 23, 2026), Kirby's share price is $138.23. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $6.55. Therefore, Kirby's PE ratio for today is 21.1. PE RATIO(21.1) = STOCK PRICE($138.23) / TTM EPS($6.55)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.